Recommended reading for a saltwater newB?

[Backdraft Bagel]

Hi, can anyone point me in the right direction for some info on how to set up a beginner SW aquarium? I've become quite proficient at keeping plants in my freshwater aquariums and I've been antsy to try a SW aquarium. Eventually I hope to have corals and inverts and such too, but maybe I should start with a basic setup that includes easy to care for things.

Anyway, I got a 40 gallon tank and stand from a friend, but that's about it. So who's got those good URL's?

Thanx in advance

 

[arcab4]

all your answers lies here..

www.reefcentral.com - the archives are just overflowing with information.

i would do your research throughly before you buy anything. i spent a good 3 months researching and planning my tank and even now there are things i wish i did differently....

 

[Backdraft Bagel]

Thanks for the info. It's going to be at least 365 days before i can set up a saltwater aquarium, so I have plenty of time to learn. The cost doesn't jibe with saving for a mortgage down payment.  >

Thx
-BB

 

[boots]

I would recommend THE REEF AQUARIUM VOL 1 & 2
By J.C. Delbeek &  J. Sprung

HTH....
Boots

 

[Backdraft Bagel]

thx! I will check them out.