New to reefing

[GrumpyDaddy68]

Hi all,

I signed up on this forum a couple of weeks ago but didn’t have time to introduce myself.

I had been keeping a fresh water 10gal tank for a few years but now I’m planning to jump in saltwater.

I have been reading and watching all sorts of videos and I have already met some
really nice people willing to help a beginner.

My first question for all of you is:
- What beginners book do you recommend me reading (ebook preferably)?

Thanks and hello everyone,

 

[jsker]

Welcome to R2R and you will have a good time with the salt water. Ask away and we will help:)

 

[Johniejumbo]

Welcome! I have several books I read when I started out with salt water. Can’t for the life of me remember the titles. It’s been 17 years or so. If someone else hasn’t pointed you in the direction of a few good ones by the time I find the books I will be glad to recommend some.

 

[samnaz]

welcome! I recommend the book Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman.

 

[DeniseAndy]

Welcome!
The Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Fenner. Good read.

 

[kschweer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!!

I would highly recommend these threads to get you started.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-supreme-guide-to-setting-up-a-saltwater-reef-aquarium.138750/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cycling-an-aquarium.306554/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/beginners-guide-to-acclimation-and-quarantine.304980/

 

[Jeff_Toronto]

I started in December and have to say almost everything I needed to know was available on this forum and what wasn't was easily asked and answered. Combined with youtube. Good to go. Don't shy away from asking questions. I have barely started in the hobby but coming off my first tank(s) cycle and first TTM of some clowns. Anything I can provide will.

Welcome aboard

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

The beginners guide posted above by @crabs_mcjones is my suggestion as well!

Keep us posted with your eventual build with lots of photos! :)

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Welcome to R2R

 

[Garbonzo]

Welcome! I highly recommend "The Reef Aquarium" vol 3 by Sprung. Excellent read and great reference material.

 

[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and thanks for introducing yourself. @crabs_mcjones beat me to the link on the supreme guide here on R2R. It's a great starting point.

 

[GoVols]

Welcome to Reef 2 Reef

Always liked to read Randy Holmes-Farley's articles and he's right here, for you too :)

 

[reef lover]