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| BOOKS/Cichlids |
| RECOMMENDED AQUARIUM BOOKS FOR CICHLIDS |
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Tetra's Popular Guide to Tropical Cichlids
David Sands, Dr Paul V Loiselle, Dr Wayne S leibel, 240 pages, hardcover (Over 240 color photographs and practical diagrams) ORDER (English, hardcover) FROM
This illustrated guide covers all aspects of keeping and breeding cichlids; a major group of popular cichlids which today dominate the aquaria of fish keepers around the world. Three acknowledged experts give detailed information and advice on maintenance, care and breeding, and provide a detailed survey of 117 different species from Africa and Central and South America. Contents & Comments |
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Mergus Cichliden Atlas Band 1
Naturgeschichte der Zwergbuntbarsche Südamerikas Dr. Uwe Römer, 1311 pages, hardcover (Over 1400 color photographs) ORDER (German, hardcover) FROM
Dieser Mergus Atlas beinhaltet eine umfassende Darstellung aller bekannten Zwergcichliden Südamerikas. Der Schwerpunkt liegt bei allen bisher beschriebenen Apistogramma-Arten, viele davon sind Neuheiten. Ein völlig neuer und erstmalig erstellter wissenschaftlicher Bestimmungsschlüssel Apistogramma, die Geschlechterentwicklung nach pH Wert und Wassertemperatur, Pflege und Zucht sind Schwerpunkte dieses Buches. Die Artbestimmung der Apistogramma schon bei Jungtieren und Weibchen bieten dem Benutzer Sicherheit bei der artenreinen Nachzucht. Zahlreiche Zeichnungen und Verbreitungskarten vervollständigen diesen Band mit fast 1.400 Ferbfotos und der umfassendsten Literatursammlung, welche jemals über die Gattung Apistogramma zusammengetragen wurde. Table of Contents |
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African Cichlids II - Cichlids from Eastern Africa
A Handbook for their Identification, Care, and Breeding Dr. Wolfgang Steack, Horst Linke, 199 pages, hardcover (Over 50 color photographs and practical diagrams) ORDER (English, hardcover) FROM
Afrikanische Cichliden, in 2 Bdn., Bd.2, Buntbarsche aus Ostafrika
East Africa is home to more than half of the known 1,500 cichlid species. Since their first appearance in the hobby in the late 1950s, East African ciclids have enjoyed a special popularity with cichlid keepers worldwide. This book is a completely revised, updated, and expanded edition.
A representative species selection overviews the multitude of forms
and provides insight into the various living condition and
reproductive behavior of these appealing fish. Special consideration
is given to cichlids found in the two great lakes of the East African
Rift Valley; Lakes Tanganyika and Malawi. Tanganyikan cichlids are
renowned for their vivid coloration, while Malawi cichlids are
especially valued for their fascinating breeding behavior.
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Aqualog Special, Freshwater Coral Fish - Malawi
Erwin Schraml, 48 pages, hardcover, over 50 color photographs A short course for the beginner: ORDER (English, hardcover) FROM
Korallenfische des Süßwassers - Malawi
Striking colors like marine fish but easier to keep and breed, with less technical effort. Useful tips for successful maintainance from the specialist. 80 of the most attractive specieser are portayedin color photosin the book and on the beautiful poster. |
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Aqualog, African Cichlids I - Malawi
Erwin Schraml, 240 pages, hardcover (Over 1400 color photographs) ORDER (English, hardcover) FROM
Apart from the numerous pictures which help the reader to directly compare the fishes with each other, there is an introduction that explains the most important characteristics of each genus. The highly actual revision of the Pseudotropheus zebra complex is discussed by well-known scientists and authors, and the modern evolutionary species concept is explained. Newly discovered or imported species and varieties will be published as supplementary stickers ('Stickups') in AQUALOGnews, the only international newspaper for hobbyists. This way, readers can keep their AQUALOG books always up-to-date. The easily understandable symbol-text captions of the over 1400 photographs provide detail information on origin, size, care instruction and other important characteristics of each featured species. |
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