analogtrash Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hi, I'm new to the hobby. I bought a tank that was somewhat established, FOWLR, and had it moved about two weeks ago. The original owner did not really maintain it that well and I am just getting my parameters to stabilize a bit after the move. I am planning on letting the tank settle for probably 6 more weeks or so before I add anything. I was just wondering if anyone could recommend some good books in the meantime. Something extremely comprehensive would be ideal. Also I am interested in getting into SPS down the road so any good recommendations on SPS specific books would be appreciated as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteorflower Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I like anything by Anthony Calfo. I have his guide to reef invertebrates and his book on coral propagation. Both have very comprehensive introductions and are very easy to understand. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneb Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Analogtrash: Welcome to the hobby, glad to see we got another southerner. These are the books recommended to me by the more experienced club members: Marine Invertebrates, Calfo; Reef Aquarium Fishes (can't remember author); Aquarium Corals, Eric Borneman; Corals: a quick reference guide, Sprung; Book of Coral Propagation, Calfo; The Conscientious Marine Aquarist, Fenner. Plus you can't go wrong in reviewing past archive post on this site and the general information provided by the various sponsors for the club. Also take advantage of the generous and benificial information offered by the members of ARC. wayneb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekreefer Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 The Reef Aquarium, by Julian Sprung is a great read. The book covers the basics of reef keeping (lighting, filtration, water chemistry, aquascaping, etc), and goes into coral biology. The book also has a chapter on clams and stony corals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarathustra2 Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 +1 on the Calfo and Fenner books above. I also highly reccomend WetWebMedia.org. For years before they "made it big" fenner and Calfo wrote advice columns on that page and the material is still free to use for anyone. Then, if you like it you can pick up Concientious Marine Aquarist and The book of coral propagation. I think that the above two are the absolute best at taking complicated information and boiling it down so it is understandable to a hobbyist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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