Aquarium Atlas (Baensch Freshwater) Vol. 1 [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Rudiger Riehl (Author), Hans A. Baensch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1997

The Baensch Atlases are found in the personal and professional libraries of aquarium keepers throughout the world. Lavishly illustrated in color with information from leading biologists and aquarium experts, these fact-filled volumes will provide years of inspiration and reference for the beginning to advanced aquarist.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

The Baensch Atlases are found in the personal and professional libraries of aquarium keepers throughout the world. Lavishly illustrated in color with information from leading biologists and aquarium experts, these fact-filled volumes will provide years of inspiration and reference for the beginning to advanced aquarist. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 992 pages
• Publisher: Aqua Medic Inc; illustrated edition edition (November 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 189008705X
• ISBN-13: 978-1890087050
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,055,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have aquarium reference for the enthusiast, March 24, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Aquarium Atlas, Volume 3 (Baensch Freshwater) (Paperback)

Everything about this book is complete, concise, and colorful. All volumes contain useful information. Vol 1 is the more common aquarium fish, Vol 2 is rarer fish (cichlids and brackish) and Vol 3 is exotics and also more common fish. Each one contains both plants, fish, diseases, tank set-up and more. Each fish is discussed, not just some pictorial symbols as to their care. Pictures are large and colorful (great quality!). The layout is superb and the information is quite accurate. I highly recommend all of these books, but #1 is best for beginning aquarists.

47 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Most complete information of 600 freshwater fish, October 5, 1999

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Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aquarium Atlas (Volume 1) (Hardcover)

This book contains the most complete information on over 600 of the most common freshwater aquarium fishes & over 100 plants. Large, clear color photos of each fish and plant make browsing a pleasure.

I really liked the plant section. There is information on physical characteristics, aquarium conditions & difficulty keeping. They are grouped by family & separated from the fish for easy reference.

Conveniently, this book uses detailed text instead of symbols to describe the fish & aquarium conditions. Some information includes habitat, behavior, feeding, breeding, physical characteristics, maintenance & difficulty keeping.

Both scientific & common names are given & the fish are grouped by family. Good general information on caring for the fish as well setting up & maintaining the aquarium is also included.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book, February 3, 2001

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Frat Çng "Firochromis" (Ankara, Turkey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aquarium Atlas (Baensch Freshwater) Vol. 1 (Paperback)

Baensch's Aquarium Atlas doesn't have as many species and photos, but every fish has a detailed info about its origin, care, feeding, breeding, etc. The first 70 pages contain very well written and illustrated info on aquarium basics, technology and accessories. Then comes a 77 page section with beautiful photos and info on 100 species of plants. Next is a 723 page section thoroughly characterizing and showing 600 fish species. The book ends with a section on care and maintenance, a section on diseases, and finally a huge Index sorted by Scientific Names, Common Names, and Synonyma.