Adam J's Favorite Marine Hobbyist Resources
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:07 pm
by Adam_J
Hello All Puffer Forum Members,
As a hobbyist myself, and as a mentor to other hobbyist, I have always felt that “spoon-feeding� people information was detrimental to them as hobbyists in the long run. I’ve always believed people should seek out as many avenues and resources as possible to gain knowledge and learn from multiple experiences and resources, rather than just take one person’s word for everything. Keeping that in mind I have constructed this list of my favorite resources that pertain to being successful in the Marine Hobby, including both resources that focus solely on the hobbyist and resources that relate to the marine hobby but are not neccessarily hobyist resources; such as par ratings, plumbing chemistry and so on.
While I think growing forum activity is great, I believe this will elevate some of the more fundamental questions that are asked multiple times, questions that are difficult for novices to get a grasp of. That needs more detail than a short 2 to 3 sentence can answer. While chat-forums are great, the responder rarely has time/puts in the effort to explain everything in detail. Below please find a list of great ‘reads� I like to call ***AJ’s*** favorites.
Please enjoy and continue to check this source from time to time as it will grow as the forum and I do.
Thank you and if you have any suggestions please PM me.
Adam Jackson
****This will be a continuing work over the next day or so, so please be patient, thanks!
General Marine Hobby Printed Lit.
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:20 pm
by Adam_J
Literature (Books And Articles);
General/Fundamental Marine Hobbyist:
"The Conscientiuos Marine Aquarist" by Robert Fenner, TFH/Microcosm (1998)
* Arguablly, if you don’t have this book in your library you aren’t a “real� marine aquarist. This is perhaps the closest thing to a bible I own. My mere mortal words cannot express my admiration of the man nor his literature. A MUST have.
"The New Marine Aquarium" by Michael Paletta (1999)
*Short, simple, and filled with great fundamental information for the novice marine hobbyist or even just some interested in the marine hobby. Can read from cover to cover over a lunch break. Great for it’s simplicity.
“Setting up a Marine Aquarium� by Dr. Emmens
*A mere 64 pages in length this is another short read. Aimed at the newer or novice marine hobbyist. This piece of literature is a great lay-out that includes step-by-step instructions on becoming a succesful marine hobbyist.
“The Guide To Starting A Marine Aquarium� by David E. Burochowitz
*Written by Mr. “TFH Magazine� himself, this book satisfies most fears of beginning aquarists. The book lets them know what will be expected of them; should they choose to take the marine endeavor, and then lays out a solid foundation to carry it out. Also 64 pages in length.
“The Marine Aquarium Handbook� by Martin Moe
*A solid resource that has sold countless copies. Slightly older than some of the other literature posted, though it has been updated to some degree. While I find this book to be a good resource in inspiring the need for diligent maintenance and teaching some of the fundamentals, I believe the outdated information such as recommending under-gravel filters hurts it somewhat. However still a great book.
“Marine Aquariums� by Richard F. Stratton
Another easy-to-follow and sensible read that explains the process of caring for marine life in ones own living room. Covers such things as Fish Compatibility and Filtration suggestions. Does great in it’s attempt to simplify “tough� concepts for novices.
Printed Resources by Category
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:00 pm
by Adam_J
Printed Text (Articles/Books) In Sub Categories
Anemone’s and Clownfish
Clownfishes by Joyce D. Wilkerson
Anemone Fishes and Their Host Sea Anemone by Daphne Fautin and Gerald Allen
Tridacnid Clams
Giant Clams in the Sea and the Aquarium by James Fatherree
Giant Clams, Daniel Knopp
Chemistry and Ecology in Marine Aquaria
Aquarium Ecology by Tunze
Adey, Walter H., and Karen Loveland. 1998. Dynamic Aquaria: Building Living Ecosystems, 2nd ed. Academic Press, San Diego. 498 pp.
Adey, Walter H., and Karen Loveland. 1991. Dynamic Aquaria: Building Living Ecosystems . Academic Press, San Diego. 643 pp.
Adey, Walter H. 1987. Marine microcosms. In: Restoration Ecology. A Synthetic Approach to Ecological Research (William R. Jordan III, Michael E. Gilpin, and John D. Aber, eds.) Cambridge University Press, Cambridge: 133-49.
Captive Breeding and Propagation
Book Of Coral Propagation by Anthony Rosario Calfo
Breeding The Orchid Dottybacks - An Aquarist s Journal by Martin A. Moe
Conservation/Responsibillity
Collecting Marine Fishes by Rodney Jonklaas
Disease
Handbook of Fish Diseases, Dr. Axelrodand TFH Publications
Anthony, S.L., J.C. Langg, and B. Maguire. 1997. Causes of stony coral mortality of a central Bahamian reef: 1991-95. Proc 8th Int Coral Reef Sym 2: 1789-94.
Antonius, Arnfried. 1988. Black Band Disease behavior on Red Sea reef corals. Proc 6th Int Coral Reef Sym 3: 145-50.
Antonius, Arnfried. 1988. Distribution and dynamics of coral diseases in the Eastern Red Sea. Proc 6th Int Coral Reef Sym 2: 293-7.
Antonius, Arnfried. 1985. Black Band Disease infection experiments on hexacorals and octocorals. Proc 5th Int Coral Reef Sym 6: 155-61.
Antonius, Arnfried. 1985. Coral diseases in the Indo-Pacific: a first record. Mar Ecol 6: 197-218.
Antonius, Arnfried. 1981. Coral reef pathology: a review. Proc 4th Int Coral Reef Sym 2: 3-6.
Antonius, Arnfried. 1981. The "Band" diseases in coral reefs. Proc 4th Int Coral Reef Sym 2: 7-13.
Antonius, Arnfried. 1977. Coral mortality in reefs: a problem for science and management. Proc 3rd Int Coral Reef Sym 617-23.
Antonius, A., and B. Riegl. 1998. Coral diseases and Drupella cornus invasion in the Red Sea. Coral Reefs. 17: 48.
Elasmobranchs
Aquarium Sharks And Rays by Scott W. Michael
Reef Aquaria/Corals
Book Of Coral Propagation by Anthony Rosario Calfo
Corals: A Quick Reference Guide by Julian Sprung
Aquarium Corals by Eric Borneman
Corals Of The World (3 Volume Set) by J. E. N. Veron
Corals: Indo-Pacific Field Guide by Harry Erhandt & Daniel Knop
Indo-pacific Coral Reef Field Guide by Allen & Steene
Mini Reef Aquarium by Richard F. Stratton
Nudibranchs and Sea Snails - Indo Pacific Field Guide by Helmut Debelius
Reef Life by Denise Nielsen Tackett & Larry Tackett
"Soft Corals and Seafans" by Fabricius and Alderslade (2001)
Marine Invertebrates
INVERTEBRATES: A Quick Reference Guide by Julian Sprung
Marine Invertebrates by U. Erich Friese
PocketExpert Guide: Marine Invertebrates by Ronald L. Shimek, Ph.D
Reef Invertebrates Volume 1 - Calfo & Fenner
Barrington, E.J.W. 1979. Invertebrate Structure and Function. John Wiley & Sons: NY. 765 pp.
Marine Fish
“A Guide To Angelfishes And Butterflyfishes� by G Allen, Steene and M Allen
PocketExpert Guide: Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael
Reef Fishes Volume 1 by Scott W. Michael
Dr. Burgess`s Atlas of Marine Aquarium Fish
Dr. Burgess` Mini Atlas Of Aquarium Fish
Nano-Marine Aquaria
The Nano-Reef Handbook, Chris R. Brightwell
Set-Up/Equipment/DIY Projects
Ultimate Marine Aquariums by Mike Paletta
"The Living Aquarium" Crescent Publishing (1981)
* includes DIY glass, acrylic, fiberglass and epoxy-wood aquariums
"The Reef Tank Owner's Manual" by John Tullock - a pioneer in the reef hobby in the US
"Aquatic Systems Engineering: Devices and How They Work" by P. Escobal (2000)
* very technical to read, but an amazing wealth of information here.
Seahorses/Sea Dragons
Seahorses, Pipefishes and Their Relatives - A Comprehensive Guide to Syngnathiformes by Rudie H. Kuiter
***More to be posted
URL resources part 1
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:08 am
by Adam_J
URL Resources Part II
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:15 am
by Adam_J
Even More URLS!
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:50 am
by Adam_J
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:51 am
by Adam_J
Please enjoy everyone, and stay alert to updates, I will make several daily over the next week or so.