This book has 285 color photos. Malawi cichlids have been, and will probably always remain, among the most popular aquarium fishes of all time. Their brilliant colors, ease of maintenance, and interesting behavior are the three most important reasons for their popularity.
A selection of these fishes is all you need to create an interesting and decorative aquarium in your home. In order to enjoy your Malawi cichlid aquarium to the full, however, it is essential to take their specific maintenance requirements into account. This guide provides expert advice on all the elements of proper maintenance, such as choice of aquarium (with details of the minimum size required for each species discussed), creating the correct water conditions, providing appropriate decor, feeding, etc. Follow these basic guidelines and you will soon have a little piece of Lake Malawi in your living room, for you, your family, and your friends to enjoy.
About the Author
Ad Konings (El Paso, Texas) has more than 25 years of experience with Malawi cichlids and has dived for more than 750 hours in the lake. As author of more than 10 books on cichlids he specialises in underwater observation and photography of these fishes. He studied biology at the University of Amsterdam and did DNA cloning research at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam. He is publisher of cichlid-related books and videos (Cichlid Press).
