Aquarium Fishes of the World (Hardcover)

by Herbert Axelrod (Author) "All animals, fishes included, are classified by workers in a particular branch of biology called taxonomy, also referred to as systematics..." (more)
Key Phrases: South America, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Malawi (more...)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1000 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications; Not Indicated edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793804930
• ISBN-13: 978-0793804931
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.5 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #314,961 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent handbook to aquarium fish, April 5, 2003

By A Customer

While this book does devote a small section to setup and maintenance of an aquarium, this book works best as a reference guide for species info. Hundreds and hundreds of very nice pictures are augmented with good information on each species' water and food requirements, temperament, maximum size, and miscellaneous background information. I've found a few species missing from this book, but even with over 870 species there are bound to be a few left out.
I highly recommend this for anyone looking for good, consolodated information on hundreds of fish. It's also good for those trips to the fish store when you don't trust the teenage attendant to give you accurate information about that one fish you really like.

29 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr Axelrod... The Authority on Aquariums, August 21, 2000

By A Customer

If you have the money, and own an aquarium, buy this book. Dr. Axelrod is THE world's authority on aquriumsm, and his books show this. The book has thousands of color photos of countless fish species, and thorough descriptions of them, as well. Even if you don't own an aquarium, you should still at least look at this book for its splendid pictures.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome and helpful book, October 27, 2005

By	Carlos Gomez (MA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

-This is one of the best aquarium books i have seen for this price. It is well worth spending a few dollars for it. The book has everything you need to set up and maintain an aquarium as well as over 700 pages of different species of fish.

-Each page has a picture of a fish or two, then underneath the photo is information about the fish(name, size, temperature, compatibility, diet, etc...)and a couple of paragraphs explaining the fish.

-Then in the rest of the book is sections about taking care of an aquarium(tank set up, feeding, breeding different species of fish, health concerns/diseases, and a index of fish.)as well as about 100 pages on plants and how to take care of them.

-My suggestion is that if you are looking to buy a book that has information about lots of fish for a cheap price then buy this book because you are getting a lot for your money considering its over 1000 pages. But if you want a book about maintaining an aquarium then you should buy one that is focased on that more.I recomend this book over dr.axelrods mini atlas because that book is just photos and dosnt have a lot of info and isnt very helpful. but if you are willing to spend the money then i suggest encyclopedia of exotic tropical fish because it is much more indepth and is very well put togeather.So dont wait another minute and buy this book.