Smann Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 My wife got me "The Reef Aquarium, Science, Art and Technology" by J. Charles Delbeek and Julian Sprung (Volume three) a while back and I have looked through a little but now I have actually started referring to it and reading more, I like it because its current for example it has Vortech's in it in the flow chapter. If someone is starting up I would definitely recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Ah Steve. You have found my weakness. I only have Vols. 1 & 2. Now I got to get #3! I really believe that a couple of reef books are really essential to gaining a good knowledge base of reef aquariums. I have seen too many instances of people posting some very elementary and basic questions after doing extensive web searches that could be easily gleaned from a book or two. The disadvantage of books that the material can be quickly outdated and expensive (the Delbreek/ Sprung book is $$). The advantage is that it often presents a more complicated and at the same time more integrated presentation. The advantage of the web is that it can be very cutting edged and allow for a dialogue. Unfortunately it may self-promote a "flavor of the month" approach. "The internets" is a fantastic research tool and we would be at a tremendous handicap without it but there are still distinct advantages to a "book learn'n", IMHO. BTW: Ya coming down to the Springfield meeting, Steve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yeah I think I will make it down this year, sounds like quite the meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Thanks for the tip Steve. I love books. Even though they go out of date there are still some things that don't change. The corals don't really change what they need and how they do best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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