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Discussion in 'Des Moines & Ames Region' started by Fence13, Apr 22, 2013.

  1. Apr 22, 2013 #1
    Fence13 Des Moines

    Fence13 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Anyone know of any good books to read about reef aquariums/saltwater fish/etd? I've found nothing useful at the local B&N. Was wondering if any of you have read something that was worth remembering or good.






     
  2. Apr 22, 2013 #2
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I own a ton of reef books, after years in the hobby, I still drag them out.


    Corals by Eric Borneman


    Book of Coral Propagation by Anthony Calfo


    Charles Delbeek wrote 3 volumes called The Reef Aquarium


    Scott Michael has written many fish specific books


    Calfo & Fenner wrote an ok book on reef inverebrates


    Many Many Many more



     
  3. Apr 22, 2013 #3
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    Thanks! I have a lot of downtime so I thought I would start reading some good books. However, after looking at the prices of some of these I feel like I'm back in college again!
     
  4. Apr 22, 2013 #4
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    Natural Reef Aquariums by John Tullock

    The Coral Reef Aquarium by Tony Vargas

    to add just a couple other good choices.
     
  5. Apr 23, 2013 #5
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    ebay is your friend
     
  6. May 2, 2013 #6
    darkiss

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    too bad there is not a bunch of ebooks that members can download.

    I know my work has something like this...
     
  7. May 2, 2013 #7
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    I'm sure a continuous license like that would be stupid expensive!
     
  8. May 6, 2013 #8
    Fence13 Des Moines

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    Just use the "budget" for the other groups and not Des Moines. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif I'm fine with that.

    Actually I got the 3rd volume by Charles Delbeek and it's pretty interesting. I can't wait to finish it.
     
  9. May 6, 2013 #9
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    Yah right, our budget wouldn't put a dent in that kind of license, I'm talking about 10k per year or more probably!
    If your looking for anything other than specifically pertaining to aquarium keeping (like say ocean/reef science an ecology) let me know I have tons of recommendations.
     

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