Jeremevans Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 While I like reading the seemingly endless forum posts about this hobby I decided to spend more time this year reading old fashion books. I've read a few of the basic books and a couple more advanced ones, but I would say I probably should read more of the books that are out there. So, before I start buying books blindly or by Amazon review I wanted to check in here for some local opinions. What is the book that helped you the most or has been a go to for solid time tested or relevant up to date information? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbau Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Deseases of Marine Fishes is worth reading and can really help with keeping fish healthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremevans Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 I know there have to be others out there who read books... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N70SJ Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 These are most of my favorites: I spent some time with Julian Sprung & Alf Nilsen. Two very good reefers. Also like Martin Moe And this is great for Corals: I heard Steve Wiese sp? Just wrote a new good book. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N70SJ Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Oh, here is the Coral book I like: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N70SJ Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Happy readin....... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Fins Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I used to have a bunch, but I donated most to Vancouver boys and girls club when they got a tank. I remember these being good: Bob Fenner's The Conscientious Marine Aquarist Martin Moe's Marine Aquarium Handbook Can't recall if they really contained anything more than you can find online, but one good thing about books is that you don't have to filter through a bunch of garbage to find good information. Those two authors have excellent reputations. I kept this book for reference, although I haven't referred to it in ages: Bob Goeman's Marine Fish Health & Feeding Handbook One thing I never bought, but know has stellar information, is the 3-volume series The Reef Aquarium. That is probably the most recommended and what I see on the bookshelves of almost all big time reefers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremevans Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks. I'm going to track a few of these down. Apparently Amazon might not be a great place for Vol 3 of the Reef Aquarium.... $448 https://www.amazon.com/Reef-Aquarium-Vol-Technology-2005-11-25/dp/B01MQZYQUZ/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1485844051&sr=1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N70SJ Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 WOW! They have gotten expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I like the old Albert Thiel books and Calfo's Book of Coral Propagation (which is dedicated to setup a coral business but it is rich of informations that can be used for everyday aquariums maintenance). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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