Lake Tanganyika Cichlids (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals) (Paperback)

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Product Description
The cichlid is an increasingly popular fish among aquarium hobbyists, and the hundreds of Lake Tanganyikan varieties are considered by many to be the best of all. This book discusses all aspects of cichlid care, including best tank size, filtration, heating, lighting, water quality, and even breeding. Also featured is information on other tropical fish varieties that can be kept with Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids.

From the Inside Flap
(back cover)
Information and advice to help you
take good care of your Lake Tanganyika Cichlids

Their origins, life cycles, traits, and more Expert advice: feeding, tank maintenance, and general care
Appreciating aquarium fish: identifying varieties and observing their behavior

Step-by-step directions for daily care

Informative checklists and sidebars

Filled with handsome full-color photos

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These fish are available to hobbyists in many interesting and colorful varieties. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764106155
• ISBN-13: 978-0764106156
• Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 7.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #963,545 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This item is part of The Complete Pet Owner's Manual Series.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good assessment concerning many aspects of these fishes, December 6, 1999

By	"botiaguy" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

Barrons in general, does a great job in presenting thier information in a concise and clear manner. Even beginners will have no problem following along in this 'pocket reference' publication. Do not let the price or size of the book sway you. It is packed with all of the pertenent information. Tanganikan cichlids are wonderful fishes and barrons does an excellent job of intoducing all of the husbandry techniques needed to keep these fish happy and healthy. One drawback is that more experienced aquarists or ichthyologists might find the book lacking in some of the detailed areas. Although overall, you pretty much can't go wrong when purchasing this book

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good overall info. Great pictures!, April 2, 1999

By A Customer

Mr. Smith covered all the bases with this book. From giving an educational step by step way to set up and maintain an African cichlid tank. he offers good quality pictures of a wide variety of fish with a very informational care and breeding for each fish. I recommend this book to all interested in keeping these fish.

4.0 out of 5 stars Tanganyika Cichlids, February 26, 2009

By	Edouard Paiva - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Lake Tanganyika Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) (Paperback)

I am new with African Cichlids and it explains in detail Species of Lake tanganyika, It is a very good book for people starting with cichlids.