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Back to Nature: Guide to Tanganyika Cichlids, Revised & Expanded Second Edition

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I purchased this book needing further information on specific types of fish in this particular lake. Loads of fish listed with colour pictures. Also gives information on each fish as to :
1) How large the species grow.
2) Size of tank needed.
3) Ease of keeping rated 1-5.
4) How many baby fish in an average brood you can expect.
5) Colour picture and some general information on the fish.

Also included in the book is a fold out map of the lake with towns noted so they can be linked to individual fish. Lots of information on general fish keeping at the begining of the book.

I purchased with Back to Nature: Guide to Malawi Cichlids which is just as worthwhile.

This book is very informative. It lets you know everything minus how the fish will behave together. A section that discribes these certain cichlids in a community setting would be great. Maybe some example tanks. You can gather how some of them will behave when mixed but someone who may have kept various species in the home aquarium would be greatly helpful. Of course I suppose you could write a volume for every single species. So I guess you couldn't expect much more from one book. But don't get me wrong, this book is a must have if you are interested in the Cichlids of Tanganyika.

Another great book by Ad Konings, this goes into great detail on less popular species. A very large amount of lamprologines are listed, along with many of the less common lake inhabitants, all with many beautiful pictures. This book is the sole source of valuable and reputable information for many of the listed species. The pictures are stunning, and the species account provides a wide array of information on how to keep and breed every species. Anyone who owns Tanganykan cichlids must have this book, the price is fair and the information is priceless.

A great book to have, read and consult. Helpful introductory material on setting up, feeding, breeding, deseases etc. Comprehensive details for each fish, great quality photos and two excellent maps of the lake and tropheus species. I strongly recommend !

Tanganyika cichlids are great fish are as seen in this book, numerous. Not just by number but by size too. This book gives great info on location, care and species information. Great pictures of the fish either in the wild or in an aquarium.

Doesn't matter if you've been into these fish or just starting, this is a must have book.

This book has a lot of useful information in a very convenient and practical size. I really recommend it as the starting point to begin a journey into the world of the beautiful cichlids of Lake Tanganyika.

It's a great book if you are interested in cichlids of lake Tanganyika, with a lot of pictures and information.