Having decided on what we wanted to do I decided that I'd better find out how to do it. A quick trip to Border's later and I was reading John Tullock's Saltwater Aquarium Models. I found this very informative and it helped me to solidify some of the basics of the design. From there I've branched outwards through both books and the web reading up on equipment, techniques, livestock and everything else that this very interesting but potentially very expensive and obsessive hobby has to offer. I think my wife has been a little concerned from time to time as I've done nothing but read books and peruse forums for the past 2 months. For those who are interested here is my required reading list:
Bob Fenner: The Conscientious Marine Aquarist
Michael S Paletta: The New Marine Aquarium
John Tullock: Saltwater Aquarium Models
www.wetwebmedia.com - Bob Fenner and Team, wonderful resource for aquarists and prompt responses to questions
www.reefcentral.com - Great forum full of experienced people, though often with widely varying and strong opinions
I'm currently waiting for the other book that is recommended on many sites, that being Anthony Calfo's Book of Coral Propagation. I'm looking forward to reading that too but feel that I've accumulated enough knowledge in the past couple of months to take a first shot at a design.
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