anyone have this book?

[amatta1989]

my friend sent me this link for this book because were building an aquarium for his new apartment and I was wondering if anyone has this book and if it was worth getting?
I am probly gonna order it anyway because its only 37$ seems like a good value with the 3 books that come with it as well as a gift, but some input would be nice... anyone read it?
Salt Water Aquarium Advice

also check out my new planted tank
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/f141/my-new-tank-28393.html

 

[J. Montgomery]

~99% of the aquarium books I've seen are crap. You're better off reading up to date information on sites like Reef2Reef and others.

 

[laskopyre]

~99% of the aquarium books I've seen are crap. You're better off reading up to date information on sites like Reef2Reef and others.

+1 Books are just like computers, they are out of date before they leave the building. New products, ways of doing things, are found every day. Checking message boards like this is a great way to find out info.

 

[starfish]

Save your money.Not worth it. Chuck is right.......

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

Although books are often outdated, and often only one persons point of view, they give the underlying principals and basics of the ecosystem we're trying to create and should be read by ALL begining aquarists and many self proclaimed "knowledgable" aquarists...

Forums are full of bogus information and heresay that is forever passed around by squaking parrots (morons who just repeat what they've read - not knowing or caring to understand it) creating more damage and confusion for newbies than anything.

Get yourself a good reputable book and learn the basics, then further your knowledge on forums and other means...

 

[laskopyre]

All I can say is WOW. Anyhow, if you want a good author then try Robert Fenner. He is also on www.wetwebmedia.com. Wetwebmedia is one of the best sites for newbs and experienced people alike. Some of the biggest names in saltwater husbandry are on that site. There is a lot of information there, and most of your questions can be answered there.
Stunreefer, I find it quite disheartening that you would feel the need to call people morons. Are you not on the same boards, making comments and "helping" people? We are all attempting to help others. Our opinions are that, opinions. We all have different experiences, and knowledge. That's what makes this hobby and forums great. We can all share what we have learned and done. I take offense to the "moron" or "squawking parrot" title you have given many people on forums.

 

[FateX8]

id have to agree with stunreefer on this one
there are too many "experts" for there to actually be that many "experts"
what ive learned from this hobby is what may work for one may not work for others so preaching that theres only one way, which a LOT of people do, does not help

in terms of books, the only books i like are id books but only for fish

 

[J. Montgomery]

Two books that I would definitely recommend are:
Aquarium Corals by Borneman
Reef Invertebrates by Calfo & Fenner

Neither are "beginner/how to" books but they're both really good. The Reef Invertebrates was really well written, its an easy read. The Borneman book has tons of info.

 

[Reef Empire]

+1 for wetwebmedia. Bob Fenner and the crew over there do an amazing job.

For those of us that were reefing before the advancement of computers/internet/forums/etc., books played a very important role in developing our ideas and strategies. We wouldn't even be close to what we are today without Calfo, Fenner, Borneman, Veron, Sprung... To this day, I still reference J. Sprungs The Reef Aquarium Vol. Three on occasion, and who can assemble a more complete index than the Veron COTW books?

All this aside, aren't books easier to drag into the bathroom with you than a laptop anyway?:nerd:

 

[jlinzmaier]

Although books are often outdated, and often only one persons point of view, they give the underlying principals and basics of the ecosystem we're trying to create and should be read by ALL begining aquarists and many self proclaimed "knowledgable" aquarists...

Forums are full of bogus information and heresay that is forever passed around by squaking parrots (morons who just repeat what they've read - not knowing or caring to understand it) creating more damage and confusion for newbies than anything.

Get yourself a good reputable book and learn the basics, then further your knowledge on forums and other means...

+1 Well said Stunreefer!!!!

Jeremy

 

[starfish]

Two more excellent authors are Martin Moe and John Tullock. Especially Tullock because he writes in layman language.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

I take offense to the "moron" or "squawking parrot" title you have given many people on forums.

I did not mean to offend anyone, I'm honestly very sorry if I did.

 

[RBursek]

books are okay for general info, except for Julian Sprungs Coral books, but double check any info on the forums with real experience. Evey ones tanks are different and what works for one does not the other, somethings are basic to this hobby, which maybe accurate in books.

 

[bluebeltreefer]

if you are completely new to aquariums, then i think, books are a good way to get you familiarized with the basics. its also nice to see pics and diagrams.

for up to date and precise info, i have found that online. problem is, not everyone is online capable of searching and surfing through websites.

i know i first started with a book, lol