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08-27-2006, 09:42 PM
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squid
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: buffalo, ny
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reading
 I am new to the hobby and looking for one or two reference books on reef tanks and corals. recommendations?
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08-27-2006, 09:45 PM
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Admin/ Super mod
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: New Castle, Delaware
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Welcome to TRT Champ
any one of these are a very good start!
http://www.thereeftank.com/books/
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Tim
need something to read? just ask me.
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08-27-2006, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: bend, oregon
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http://thereeftank.com/forums/showth...ighlight=books
here is a recent thread talking about it as well.
Welcome to TRT
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I like to glue animals to rocks and put disturbing amounts of electricity and saltwater next to each other
Zoa and paly pics HERE
SPS pics HERE
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08-27-2006, 09:49 PM
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To boldy reef ...
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Maryville, TN
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Natural Reef Aquariums by John Tullock
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide by Julian Sprung
The Reef Aquarium volumes 1, 2, and 3 by Delbeek and Sprung
All these are great.
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They have two settings .... stun and kill ... It'd be best not to confuse them!
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08-27-2006, 09:55 PM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Livingston Parish, Denham Springs, Louisiana
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Welcome to TRT!!!!
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08-27-2006, 09:56 PM
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Duper Mod !
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Illinois
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welcome to TRT Champ
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08-27-2006, 10:23 PM
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The Bitter Mod
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Atlanta
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Since everyone else has already covered reading material I'll just say welcome
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08-28-2006, 10:15 PM
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squid
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: buffalo, ny
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thanks!!
I have read your replies and have seen the numerous helpful replies to all of the posts after mine and am very impressed by the passion for the hobby and the apparent concern for the plight of your fellow hobbyists. This looks to be a great resource for me and others.
Thank you
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08-28-2006, 10:19 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NW
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Welcome!!!!!! I really like this book Aquarium Corals by Eric Bornemanke
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08-28-2006, 10:37 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Central Georgia
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My first was "Saltwater Aquariums for Dummies". 
Is anybody surprised? 
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08-29-2006, 08:15 AM
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Stinky Slimey FEESH
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: San Antonio
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Welcome to TRT! I suggest reading anything (on line or at the bookstore) by Eric Bourneman, terrific book on CORALS...
HHC
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You can't kill a fish born to hang.....
135-gal Oceanic reef, MH, PC, Lunar
12-gal Nanocube
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08-29-2006, 10:32 AM
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It can be rebuilt.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Pittsboro, NC
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Welcome to TRT!!!
G~
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08-29-2006, 11:13 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: new york city
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A Big Ol Welcome!!!!! Your at the bset stop on the web for new reefers!
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