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Mary E. Sweeney Publisher: Howell Book House Date Published: First Edition March 26, 1999 Language: English Format: Hardcover 128 Pages | An Owner'S Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish Book Description: Cichlids are often described as "fish with personality." A favorite of many hobbyists, members of this family include the ubiquitous Angelfish, the colorful Firemouth Cichlid, and the much sought-after Discus and Oscar. Cichlids includes tips on caring for, breeding, and setting up and maintaining a tank. It also presents a thorough overview of the many varieties of Cichlids. It is the perfect resource for the beginner hobbyist, but it is also an essential addition to the library of any expert breeder or keeper. From the Back Cover The Cichlid: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish is the cichlid source for the freshwater aquarium hobbyist. Everything you need to know about cichlids is here, from choosing healthy fish to keeping them well fed. You'll get an analysis of the water conditions preferred by all the most popular members of the cichlid family and advice on how to provide your fish with conditions in which they will thrive. You'll also learn how to arrange the décor in your tank so that it is pleasing to both you and your fish, as well as how to select tankmates for your cichlids (with their aggressive tendencies, no simple matter). Written by an experienced fish-keeper. The Cichlid: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish, includes a wealth of information to help you understand your cichlid's behavior so that caring for your fish is all the more fun. With info-packed sidebars and stunning color photos, this is the cichlid book that hobbyists will most enjoy. |
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Dr Paul Loiselle Publisher: Tetra Press Date Published: > Revised & Expanded Edition March 25, 1994 Language: English Format: Hardcover 447 pages | This book does a great job of helping the beginner set up and maintain their first cichlid aquarium and is an excellent resource for learning about cichlid behaviors. The main drawback is with the lack of good index. It is nearly impossible to look-up any specific fish because they are not listed in the back of the book. Nice to have in your Cichlid library but you'll need more books to look up specific fish and their specific requiriements. |
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Dr. Herbert R Axelrod Publisher: TFH Publications Date Published First Edition September 1993 Language: English Format: Hardcover 864 Pages | Every Known Cichlid Illustrated in Color The book does a good job of describing the major families of cichlids. Detail is provided about where they come from, what the environment there is like, and general information about the temperment of that family of fish. Not every fish is covered in great details however the book covers a vast amount of known species at the time of when it was published. The book provides a color picture of most fish, depending upon your idea of photography some photos may not be up to typical professional standards or the individual fish is not a real good selection to be photographed. Some fish are only covered by drawings All in all this reference book would make a great gift for any hobbyist interested in Cichlids. |
