Reef chemistry text books?

[Formulator]

Are there any good text books on reef chemistry/biochemistry that anyone can recommend?

I have a B.S. in biochemistry and am a pharmaceutical formulation scientist professionally, so I have a good foundation and would like to dive deeper into the chemistry and biochemistry happening in our tanks. I know I could probably piece this info together online with all the articles @Randy Holmes-Farley has published for us, but I like the flow and logic of a good textbook (and I’m lazy)

Happy reefing!

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

The Second Edition (1996) Chemical Oceanography by Frank Millero is the one I was suggested a while back.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Yes, I agree that’s a great book, but it is not about reef tanks, just ocean chemistry.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Yes, I agree that’s a great book, but it is not about reef tanks, just ocean chemistry.

True - I'm not familiar with any reef-tank specific chemistry text books; hopefully someone who is will list a few good ones here.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

True - I'm not familiar with any reef-tank specific chemistry text books; hopefully someone who is will list a few good ones here.

There aren’t any.

 

[Formulator]

There aren’t any.

Sounds like an open market opportunity! Hint hint, Randy

 

[Formulator]

I found these and I’m going to give them a try. Will let you know if they are any good.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Pankow is a very good book too. Not about aquariums, nor specific to the ocean, but I have used it in numerous articles.

I do not recommend the second. The author is not a chemist and sold a number of dubious reef chemistry products. Thus I do not have confidence in its accuracy.