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Aquarium Fishes of the World (Hardcover)

by Glen S. Axelrod (Author), etc. (Author) "All animals, fishes included, are classified by workers in a particular branch of biology called taxonomy, also referred to as systematics ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 1000 pages
Publisher: TFH Publications (12 Nov 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0793804930
ISBN-13: 978-0793804931
Product Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 5.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Authoritatively written by a team of experienced scientists and aquarists, Aquarium Fishes of the World will prove an invaluable guide to the freshwater aquarium and its beautiful and fascinating inhabitants.'

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5.0 out of 5 stars A very good reference book, 10 May 1999

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This is an excellent book for its price, as it describes over 500 fish species both common and rare in the aquarium hobby, each one with its own colour picture, description and lots of details on special conditions (water, pH, feeding requirements etc). There is also the interesting section 'Why Fish?' which leads on to the instructions on setting up your own aquarium. Included are feeding, disease, spawning and general care chapters and a long, informative description of aquarium plants.

When I have a query about my own aquarium at home this is the first book I look to (out of my fish library of over 20 books) and is probably my best aquarium book. A helpful index has both common and scientific names (including the older names of species that have been re-classified) of fish as well as a plant index. All this in one handy book, with odd bits of Dr Axelrod's amusing anecdotal wisdom thrown in make me recommend this book highly to any aquarist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking - but fish only, 24 Jul 2003

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An incredible 870+ fish described - with a full colour photo of every single one! Gives all of the vital info you need: size, temperature, hard/soft water, ph, compatibility, food, breeding. The only (slight) disappointment was that it does not mention any animals other than fish and mudskippers - no crustaceans, frogs, snails etc. Also does not cover marine fish (which is ok by me, but is not obvious from the title).

If you want to know about freshwater fish and plants, you can't go far wrong with this - the pages are quite small, but absolutely packed with really useful information, and there are a lot of 'em! Makes fascinating reading from an authoratative source (the author discovered quite a few species himself) and is also an excellent reference work. Highly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the run of the mill book, 27 Feb 2001

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I've got the 70's edition of this book, but when I read this It was miles better. loads of info that beginners to the more experanced fish keeper can use. It the first thing I got for when I need info.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be put off by the Linnean index..
Yes the fish are indexed not by common name, but as I work in an aquatic centre I realise just how confusing common names can be. Read more

Published on 16 Jun 2007 by R. E. Beckett

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I just bought this book for the second time .I don't need any more the information about the plants and <<getting set up>> that book contain but still covers my needs for... Read more

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First off, the physical format is rather cumbersome -- the book is about 20cm x 15cm, and about 10cm thick, making it a heavy, unstable brick that... Read more

Published on 27 Oct 2003 by D. Nemchenko

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This book is great! It goes on and on about more then 800 species of fishes, telling you about their appetite, water chemistry and with most og them, how too breed. Read more

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