Thanks Fishfirst. I was hoping someone would mention that book. "The New Marine Aquarium" is one of the better books out there for a beginner who really wants to get a quick and actually useful understanding about setting up a reef tank and getting it right the first time.
After reading those books, try Anthony Calfo's ( with Bob Fenner) "Reef Invertebrates." It is hands down one of the very best books a reefkeeper can get, once he has a good basic understanding. The title is misleading a bit, as it covers a heck of a lot more than the invertebrates, and it covers everything in extreme detail. For example, it has 15 pages just on live sand, and 21 more just on refugia. These are BIG pages, too. Absolutely one of my favorite books.
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