Books worth buying

[horseplay]

It seems the reef hobby has changes very fast so a lot of the books are no longer relavent. Any newer books worth owning? I mean you can look up a lot of stuff on the internet now but still its nice to have a good reference on all the coral species and their care etc.

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[joeb558]

Its true the hobby and husbandry keeps changing but I still find myself going back to some of the older books which still have some relevant information. Martin Moe being the most valid for me.

 

[Arce]

Following because i would like to know also.

 

[mnat]

Bob Fenner The conscientious marine aquarist is a classic and is updated every now and again
Joyce Wilkerson Clownfish
Matt Wittenrich's Breeders book (Blanking on the name right now)

There are a few more that revolve around coral that we don't have but are fairly well known.

 

[Jcurry@wesketch]

The Borneman book is a pretty good all around book and inexpensive.

Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History by Eric H. Borneman,


The Reef Aquarium series is good set and goes into great detail on just about every topic. Volume 3 covers a lot of what's in volumes 1 & 2 and more. It's down to around $50 from $75.

The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3: Science, Art, and Technology by Julian Sprung and J. Charles Delbeek

 

[mrehfeld]

I've read

Joyce Wilkerson Clownfish
Matt Wittenrich's Complete Illustrated Breeders Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes
Anthony Calfo's. Book of Coral Propagation, Volume 1 Edition 2: Reef Gardening for Aquarists

All great reads, Joyce's is an easy read, the other two are like text books (especially Calfo's book)

I am reading The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3: Science, Art, and Technology next.

 

[dppitone]

I love having books around. I agree with the Conscientious Marine Aquarist. I find it outdated, but if you stick to generalities it's great. But my goto book is The Dr. Burgess Mini-Atlas of Aquarium Fishes. For sure.