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Old 12/04/2006, 02:37 PM
MperRluvR MperRluvR is offline
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SLASH: What's your favorite book?
I have never seen a thread on this but was just wondering what everyone's personal favorite book is IN REGARDS TO THE SALTWATER HOBBY. Don't answer with the Da Vinci Code.


I'll Start:


I think that it is an absolute must have and great source of information. (And I haven't even gotten all the way through it)

Calfo and Fenner are great guys too!
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Old 12/04/2006, 03:00 PM
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Da Vinci Code
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Old 12/04/2006, 03:02 PM
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That's a good book.

Unfortunately, I don't think I've ever found a single book that I would be willing to hang my hat on so I'm forced to buy several.

It seems that even the "experts" don't agree with other "experts" so I like to read several and form my own opinions based on the information that I get from several authors.
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Old 12/04/2006, 03:11 PM
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Ditto but I do find I use that pocket guide to reef invertebrates by Dr. Shimek a lot.
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Old 12/04/2006, 03:23 PM
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I enjoy "How To" books myself, like Greg Capobianco's "How to Care for a Saltwater Tank in your Old Age" ...what can I say, I like to plan for the future WAY in advance.
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Old 12/04/2006, 03:27 PM
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I don't think I'd worry too much about the future if I were you Malinda!

Just a little "friendly" advice.

Great author though!
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Old 12/04/2006, 04:06 PM
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Old 12/04/2006, 04:11 PM
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i also like looking through 4000+ species in this humongous book i picked up for only $10

a link to the same book but different auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dr-Burgesss-Atla...QQcmdZViewItem
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Old 12/04/2006, 04:23 PM
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Old 12/04/2006, 04:28 PM
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Dave thats the book my history teacher use to wake us up with by throwing on the floor. OK, at least it was the same size. Awesome book
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Old 12/04/2006, 09:17 PM
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Old 12/04/2006, 09:27 PM
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Old 12/05/2006, 08:29 AM
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Does Playboy qualify as a book?
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Old 12/05/2006, 10:30 AM
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Does Playboy qualify as a book?
Magazine... not a book. Technically I think a book is also something that is not published weekly or monthly....

However that is a fine choice.
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Old 12/05/2006, 12:06 PM
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i hesitate to buy a book like that. since the internet is so easily available to me.
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Old 12/05/2006, 01:07 PM
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i hesitate to buy a book like that. since the internet is so easily available to me.
Who said buy?

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Old 12/05/2006, 02:58 PM
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wow this thread missed the exit and took a wrong turn
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Old 12/05/2006, 03:03 PM
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wow this thread missed the exit and took a wrong turn
Welcome to the SLASH forum. seems to happen alot around here
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Old 12/05/2006, 03:07 PM
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wow this thread missed the exit and took a wrong turn
Not at all... Ever watch "Girls next Door?" My wife actually watches that.. I happen to know that They have a huge Saltwater tank at the Playboy Mansion...

So the argument could be made...
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Old 12/05/2006, 03:31 PM
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Not at all... Ever watch "Girls next Door?" My wife actually watches that.. I happen to know that They have a huge Saltwater tank at the Playboy Mansion...

So the argument could be made...
And with that logic....
The menu at Red Lobster.... They have lobster tanks.
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Old 12/05/2006, 03:38 PM
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And with that logic....
The menu at Red Lobster.... They have lobster tanks.
Ahhh but I never thought of that... I can combine my love of seafood, and reading, and reef keeping all into one book!

Thanks so much!!!

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Old 12/05/2006, 04:02 PM
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you know I am always there for you brother.
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Old 12/06/2006, 01:07 PM
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Ok, I'll try to get us back on the right road, yeah right. I look thru the 3 ID books by Paul Humann quite a bit. It's great for ID'ing things that show up in the tank from time to time. I got them for SCUBA Diving but ended up using them more often for tank reference.
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Old 12/06/2006, 05:41 PM
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I like the bible "Marine Fishes". It has lost of pics cuss I can't reed.
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Old 12/06/2006, 07:10 PM
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I like the bible "Marine Fishes". It has lost of pics cuss I can't reed.
lol ya thats a good book too
 
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