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 | Encyclopedia Of Exotic Tropical Fishes For Freshwater Aquariumsby Brian M. Scott isbn: 0793805708 845 pages, Hardcover Publication date: 2005-03-31 Publisher: TFH Publications Buy this @amazon.com List price: $89.95(USD) Price : $56.67(USD) |
Editorial review
The Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fishes for Freshwater Aquariums is an inspiring resource. The book is separated into two sections, with the first part encompassing six chapters of both general and specific fishkeeping information and the second part offering detailed profiles of 1000 freshwater species. All fish enthusiasts will appreciate the down-to-earth writing style and superb images by some of the world’s top photographers. This practical reference also features anatomical drawings, multiple tip boxes, and over 2800 full-color photographs.
Customer reviews from amazon.com
Hobbyists can now find all they need to know about the most popular fishes kept in freshwater aquariums in one magnificent book. Profusely illustrated in color throughout, this practical and engaging encyclopedia will satisfy the curiousity of beginner and advanced fishkeepers alike. The Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fishes for Freshwater Aquariums is an invaluable reference for aquarists the world over, as well as an important contribution to the proper care requirements that enable aquarium fish to thrive.THE BEST BOOK REFERENCE
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Truly exceptional book
"I enjoyed the book immensly. I read it in one day cover to cover all 900+ pages. Very informative and great pictures of fish. I have been a hobbyist for 20 years and I still learned something from it."
A Very Good Reference but not Perfect
"Unlike many previous Tropical Fish books from the Tropical Fish Hobbyist publisher that were not much more that an unorganized child's picture book, this Encyclopedia is well oganized and has a great common name and scientific name index. A desciption of the fish is on the left page with two corresponding pictures on the right page which makes for easy reading. I would rate this book 5 stars if the descriptions were more detailed. It leaves out temperature range, PH range, sexing information, etc. even though there is sufficient room in the description area for about 40% more verbiage. I recommend this book to be used in conjunction with the 4 Volume set of the Baensch Aquarium Atlas which provides much greater detail of each fish species."
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