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LeslieS · 02-25-2007, 08:04 PM

Our first book will be The Conscientous Marine Aquarist by Robert M. Fenner.

We will try to notify each author as we review their books.

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loismustdie · 02-26-2007, 10:47 AM

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	but which one is suited to be the first(

I would strongly suggest other MR members post books they would be willing to lend out. The book the most people have may be the best start choice simply to increase participation. By lending out these books, costs are lessened. Also, a book may not be that good and some may not be happy with the purchase.
I think the book club is an idea, but the more expensive it becomes, the less people will be involved. Step up. Post what you can lend out.

digitalreefer · 02-26-2007, 11:25 AM

This is the thread for loaning or swapping books as well as reviewing books you already have!

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...ap-review.html

**Domboski** · 02-26-2007, 11:26 AM

I would also like to participate in the book club. Maybe we should organize a collection of funds and see what we have and decide on the first book based on that? I don't mind chipping in a little extra as long as everyone takes this serious.

Good idea Chris. I have two books that are ancient!!! One is written by a former director of Shedd Aquarium (Keeping Marine Fishes - or something like that) and I have a book about anemone fishes. Probably not the greatest for the book club but if someone is interested in them I'd be happy to lend them out.

Dom

TUGBOATBRUCE · 02-26-2007, 11:27 AM

I'd love to Join would someone let me know what book youdecide on

**Domboski** · 02-26-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by digitalreefer


	This is the thread for loaning or swapping books as well as reviewing books you already have! http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...ap-review.html

I'll post my books there when I get home and have the correct titles and author. Thanks Digitalreefer!

daisy · 02-26-2007, 11:37 AM

I think Fenner is great because he talks about not only the science (at both non-scientist and more advanced level) but also the very practical aspects of keeping reef systems. He writes in a way that is easy to read - not too heavy. I bought his book very early on in my reef-keeping and have turned to it over and over and would love to read it again!

The only thing that we should be aware of is that this hobby has really advanced technologically, so while the basics of the science are all there, the latest advances in lighting and other technology is maybe missing... just something to be aware of.

I think it might serve the book club well to have an advanced book going as well as a newbie book going, unless those who have read all the newbie books are going to stick it out while those new to the technology and science get up to speed. Just a thought -- what do you all think?

**Domboski** · 02-26-2007, 11:41 AM

I can use a newbie book talking about the science. I took classeson it a long time ago but it wasn't aquarium focused. If I am the only one, I can read a book like that on my own.

**jhale** · 02-26-2007, 11:51 AM

I hope Randy comes up with some choices that everyone can read, I don't think we'll have enough people to do 2 books at a time.

alrha · 02-26-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SlamaJama


	well this is prob the first time im not in on an MR activity...i cant read have fun y'all obtw why is alrha in caps? albert u doing some self promoting?...lol

maybe we could start with hooked on phonics to bring everyone up to speed.

and ALRHA is supposed to be that way, just cant figure out how to get MR to display it properly. who's responsible?

Harif87 · 02-26-2007, 01:04 PM

I just hope the people who replied to this thread are serious about the book club. But i think we should forget about the newb books for now and start with the more advanced stuff. If we see that some people are having difficulty then maybe we could take it down a notch.

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02-25-2007, 08:04 PM
LeslieS Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 1,946 Reefer Ratings: (9) Friends: (11)	MR Book Club Our first book will be The Conscientous Marine Aquarist by Robert M. Fenner. We will try to notify each author as we review their books. Click here to read the entire Last edited by Josh; 03-04-2007 at 02:53 PM.

02-26-2007, 11:25 AM
digitalreefer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Park Slope Posts: 1,235 Reefer Ratings: (26) Friends: (0)	This is the thread for loaning or swapping books as well as reviewing books you already have! http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...ap-review.html

02-26-2007, 11:26 AM
Domboski Chaetoderma pencilligera Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 2,526 Reefer Ratings: (53) Friends: (20)	I would also like to participate in the book club. Maybe we should organize a collection of funds and see what we have and decide on the first book based on that? I don't mind chipping in a little extra as long as everyone takes this serious. Good idea Chris. I have two books that are ancient!!! One is written by a former director of Shedd Aquarium (Keeping Marine Fishes - or something like that) and I have a book about anemone fishes. Probably not the greatest for the book club but if someone is interested in them I'd be happy to lend them out. Dom __________________ 120 Gallon Reef Tank Metamorphosis 72 Gallon Local Fish Tank Metamorphosis OT: 40 Gallon Tree Frog Tank Planning your work is good, but doing it is even better.

02-26-2007, 11:27 AM
TUGBOATBRUCE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Queens Posts: 104 Reefer Ratings: (3) Friends: (0)	I'd love to Join would someone let me know what book youdecide on

02-26-2007, 11:37 AM
daisy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yonkers Posts: 776 Reefer Ratings: (5) Friends: (9)	I think Fenner is great because he talks about not only the science (at both non-scientist and more advanced level) but also the very practical aspects of keeping reef systems. He writes in a way that is easy to read - not too heavy. I bought his book very early on in my reef-keeping and have turned to it over and over and would love to read it again! The only thing that we should be aware of is that this hobby has really advanced technologically, so while the basics of the science are all there, the latest advances in lighting and other technology is maybe missing... just something to be aware of. I think it might serve the book club well to have an advanced book going as well as a newbie book going, unless those who have read all the newbie books are going to stick it out while those new to the technology and science get up to speed. Just a thought -- what do you all think?

02-26-2007, 11:41 AM
Domboski Chaetoderma pencilligera Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manhattan Posts: 2,526 Reefer Ratings: (53) Friends: (20)	I can use a newbie book talking about the science. I took classeson it a long time ago but it wasn't aquarium focused. If I am the only one, I can read a book like that on my own. __________________ 120 Gallon Reef Tank Metamorphosis 72 Gallon Local Fish Tank Metamorphosis OT: 40 Gallon Tree Frog Tank Planning your work is good, but doing it is even better.

02-26-2007, 11:51 AM
jhale paper bags are fun! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: G.V NYC Posts: 15,307 Reefer Ratings: (43) Friends: (32)	I hope Randy comes up with some choices that everyone can read, I don't think we'll have enough people to do 2 books at a time.

02-26-2007, 01:04 PM
Harif87 Lets Go Rangers Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 434 Reefer Ratings: (9) Friends: (0)	I just hope the people who replied to this thread are serious about the book club. But i think we should forget about the newb books for now and start with the more advanced stuff. If we see that some people are having difficulty then maybe we could take it down a notch.