Aquarium Care of Cichlids (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) [Hardcover]

Claudia Dickinson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Animal Planet Pet Care Library | Publication Date: April 2007

Cichlids are popular and attractive fish that require specific care and maintenance. This easy-to-follow guide provides clear and concise information on how to keep cichlids healthy and thriving in home aquariums.

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From the Publisher

T.F.H. Publications, Inc. has teamed up with Animal Planet, the only television network devoted to the unique bonds between humans and animals, to present an exciting new series of comprehensive guides to superior pet care.

Each book in the Animal Planet Pet Care Library offers incredible value, featuring:
* 112 pages of all-new, current information from pet care and animal experts
* No canned text--content text is newly written for each book
* Family-friendly design with over 60 full-color photographs plus helpful tip boxes
* Includes advice on feeding, housing, grooming, training, health care, and fun activities

From the Back Cover

Enter the world of cichlids, some of the most colorful, exciting, and popular fish ever. Bursting with comprehensive yet easy-to-read information, Aquarium Care of Cichlids will introduce you to these fascinating fish and provide you with the knowledge you need to select, raise, and care for them in your home. You'll find detailed information, helpful tips, and beautiful pictures covering aquarium selection and setup, feeding, general maintenance, health care, and species selection. This book is sure to help make your first--or ninety-first--cichlid aquarium an amazing success.

Each book in the Animal Planet Pet Care Library contains original, lively text, complete with informative tips and colorful photos illustrating all aspects of pet care. Expertly written, these user-friendly guides are bound to delight the entire family.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc (April 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793837774
• ISBN-13: 978-0793837779
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #394,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Animal Care & Pets > Reptiles & Amphibians

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone with an interest in cichlids, June 11, 2007

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Joseph Ferdenzi (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aquarium Care of Cichlids (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)

This book is written by the consumate enthusiast. There is not a chapter that does not contain valuable and practical information on this outstanding family of fishes. Not only does the author enlighten you, she inspires you, or perhaps I should say she allows these fascinating fishes to inspire you. Cichlids are freshwater fish known for their intelligence and the wonderful parental care of their fry. No one has ever conveyed their amazing qualities better than Claudia Dickinson. I have been keeping aquarium fish for over 40 years, and have read many aquarium books (well over a hundred). I can assure potential buyers that this is must read for anyone interested in cichlids. It has a permanent place in my collection.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steps to success with cichlids, June 10, 2007

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Susan N. Priest - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aquarium Care of Cichlids (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)

Those of us in-the-know have been anxiously awaiting the debut of Aquarium Care of Cichlids, by Claudia Dickinson. It has fulfilled our expectations, and then some! The author is an extremely experienced and knowledgeable aquarist. She shares all of that with her readers, along with her effervescent enthusiasm. On one page she becomes an historian, on another a scientist, and on many others she is a hobbyist just like you or me. Her writing style is friendly without being flippant!
There are eight chapters simply overflowing with advice and information. It is published by T.F.H., and it is also part of the Animal Planet Pet Care Library; "Expertly written, these user-friendly guides are bound to delight the entire family."
Even though this is Ms. Dickinson's first book, she is far from a beginning author. She has won multiple awards for the countless articles she has written for such publications as Tropical Fish Hobbyist, Cichlid News, Buntbarsche Bulletin, and Modern Aquarium, to name but a few.
To quote Ms. Dickinson: "If reading this book sets you on the road to success with your first cichlid aquarium, these pages will have served their purpose well." Ultimately, YOUR review will be the most telling!
(Submitted by the book review columnist for Modern Aquarium magazine.)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great for Sixth-graders...?, January 4, 2009

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This review is from: Aquarium Care of Cichlids (Animal Planet Pet Care Library) (Hardcover)

I found this book woefully lacking substance and any real information as to the keeping of cichlids. I finished reading it in under an hour, easily (probably closer to 40 minutes). Although an attractive book, its reading level would probably be more appropriate to a child approximately twelve years of age. A very basic beginners book.

Unfortunately, there appears to be a dearth of good, informative books on keeping cichlids (I was unable to find any other on Amazon rated as highly as this one).