South American Dwarf Cichlids (Aqualog Book, Vol. 1) (Hardcover)

by H. J. Mayland (Author), D. Bork (Author), Dieter Bork (Author), Hans J. Mayland (Author)

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Product Description
This book gives comprehensive information about the popular dwarf cichlids of South America. It makes a wonderful completion to AQUALOG South American Cichlids II. All AQUALOG -reference books introduce each fish (incl. breeding forms etc.)with at least one color photo and a short description. The ingenious code number system labels every known or newly discovered fish with an individual code number. This number re mains, despite any scientific renaming. Moreover, it enables you to communicate internationally about any fish without the danger of confusion regarding local names! Your AQUALOG -reference book always stays up-to-date! All newly discovered or bred species are regularly published as supplements or so-called "stickups" in our AQUALOGnews. These stickers can be attached to the empty pages at the end of your book. If you want more information about these interesting fishes, you'll find it in our AQUALOG -reference book "South American Cichlids II"!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 188 pages
• Publisher: Aquaristik - Consulting & Service GmbH; 1 edition (October 1, 1996)
• ISBN-10: 3931702294
• ISBN-13: 978-3931702298
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #275,537 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Guide for Dwarf Cichlid Enthusiasts, July 2, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Roseville, California) - See all my reviews

I have enjoyed breeding various dwarf cichlids for last ten years (from Dicrossus filamentosus to Apistogramma iniridae) and this is by far the best reference guide on South American dwarf cichlids since Link and Staek's "American Cichlids I." The number and quality of photographs are excellent. I appreciated having several pictures of a single species to refer to for identification since most books only offer one picture of a male and female representative of the species. It is a very comprehensive work and I would call it a "MUST" for anyone who is interested in the proper identification of South American dwarf cichlids.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference, July 8, 2000

By	Geoff Simonds (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

To be considered an updated version of Linke & Staeck. This book coves all Apistogramma species covered in the former book plus many more, but Linke & Staeck cover a wider range of genus' (Crenicichla, Laetacara, Nannacara, etc). This book has an excellent introduction on keeping, history, physiology, reproduction, etc. Many species include a very useful chemical analysis of the natural water. The english translation is almost painful at times.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's really a good book., March 4, 1999

By	Kevin Chou (OK, USA) - See all my reviews

It's not only a good book but also a necessory book for all dwarf cichlids' breeders. Important information in this book can be found and it's useful for you keeping and breeding your dwarf cichlids.