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There is a new monster of a book set to be released as of March 31: The Encyclopedia of Exotic Tropical Fishes for Freshwater Aquariums amazon link here by GLEN S. AXELROD, M.S., F.Z.S., and BRIAN M. SCOTT.

This one looks like it is going to be a monster, at nearly 800 pages.

Here is the product description from Amazon:

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.

The book has not been released yet but you can pre-order it there. I think if I were looking for something to expand my library with, it would be this one. I am definitely putting it on my "wish list." I may even order it from my university, it looks like it's going to be a great resource.

EDIT: Sorry forgot you were looking for plants as well. I saw this one on Amazon that I thought might be worth picking up: Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants amazon link by Peter Hiscock.

Product description:

This heavily illustrated volume will prove a blessing to every aquarium hobbyist who has had to settle for superficial plant descriptions in general fish-keeping books. It presents a detailed A-to-Z directory covering hundreds of aquarium plants with high quality color photos and succinct profiles of each plant. Information includes the plants common name, botanical designation, growth cycle, and general description. The books additional sections offer details on how to grow and propagate aquatic plants, and how to protect them from parasites and other problems. This handsome volume features approximately 450 color photos and illustrations.

Looks like I might have to buy that one from my university too. I'll just put them on my student card. ]

Last edited by Miss Moppet at 08-Mar-2005 02:58

No one has recommended Baensch's Aquarium Atlases...I love my copies!

Errr ok here goes (glad I saved this list to my computer). This is a list of about all the books I have at home (I don't think I've added any since ) Rated on a five-star scale. (and alphabetized, and in MLA form)

Axelrod, Dr. Herbert R. and William Vorderwinkler. Encyclopedia of Tropical Fishes: New Edition!. Thirtieth Edition. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H, 1995 *****

Axelrod, Dr. Herbert R., et al. Exotic Tropical Fishes. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H. Publication date unknown ****

Axelrod, Dr. Herbert R.. Breeding Aquarium Fishes: A Complete Introduction. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 1995 ****

Emmens, Dr. C. W.. Miniature Reef Aquarium In Your Home. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 1988 ***

Emmens, Dr. Cliff W.. Marine Fishes and Invertebrates in Your Own Home. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 1988 ****

Fenner, Robert M. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist. Shelburne, Vermont: Microcosm Ltd., 1998

Innes, Dr. William T.. The Innes Book: Exotic Aquarium Fishes 19th Edition Revised. Marwood, NJ: Aquariums Incorporated, 1966 ***** (very handy maps!)

James, Barry. A Fishkeeper’s Guide to Koi. Blacksburg, VA: Tetra Press, 1985 ***

Kahl, Wally, Burkard Kahl, and Dieter Vogt. Kosmos Atlas Aquarienfische. Spain: Kosmos, 2003 (It’s in German, but the many pictures with scientific names are handy!) ****

Lawrence, Eleanor and Sue Harniess. An Instant Guide to Aquarium Fish. New York: Crescent Books, 1991 **

Learning About Aquariums. Harrison, NJ: The Pet Library, Ltd., 1980 *

Mills, . A Fishkeeper’s Guide to Marine Fishes. Blacksburg, VA: Tetra Press, 1990 ***

Mills, . Aquarium Fish. New York: Dorling Kindersley, Inc., 1993 ****

Mozart, Homer. A Guide to Owning Guppies. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 1996 ****

Nieuwenhuizen, A van den. Aquarium Beautiful. Neptune, NJ: yearBOOKS, Inc., Unknown publication date ***

Piednoir, Christian and Marie-Paule. 1000 Photos of Aquarium Fish. Hauppauge, New York: Barron’s Educational Series, 2000 ***

Scheurmann, Ines. Aquarium Plants Manual. Hauppauge, New York: Barron’s Educational Series, Unknown publication date ****

Schubert, Dr. Gothfried. Cure and Recognize Aquarium Fish Diseases. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 1974 ****

Scott, Peter W.. A Fishkeeper’s Guide to Livebearing Fishes. London: Salamander Books Ltd., 1987 ****

Scott, Peter W.. The Complete Aquarium. London: Dorling Kindersley, Inc., 1996 ****

Vierke, Dr. Jorg. Your Home Aquarium. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 1995 ***

Walker, Braz. Angelfish. Neptune City, NJ: T.F.H., 1974 ****


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Thanks for the list. My school library has a lot of these books available.

Here are a few I found in the library system:

The Aquarium encyclopedia / [edited by] G&#252;nther Sterba ; English editor,&nbsp;Mills ; translated by Susan Simpson. --
ISBN 0262192071
Translation of: Lexicon der Aquaristik und Ichthyologie.

"The Innes Book"

Fish and invertebrate culture : water management in closed systems / Stephen Spotte. -- ISBN 047102306X
Mentioned by Frank

Aquarium sciences and conservation.
Quarterly Scientific Journal

Aquarium systems / edited by A.D. Hawkins. --

Handbook of drugs and chemicals used in the treatment of fish diseases : a manual of fish pharmacology and materia medica / by Nelson Herwig ; with forewords by Louis Garibaldi and R. E. Wolke. --

Illustrated dictionary of tropical fishes / Hans Frey. --

Tropical aquarium fish, their habits and breeding behaviour / by A. van den Nieuwenhuizen ; translated by Alfred Leutscher ; color and black and white photos. by the author. --

The aquarium book / by E. G. Boulenger ; illustrated by L. R. Brightwell. --


Tropical fishes and home aquaria : a practical guide to a fascinating hobby / by Alfred Morgan ; illustrated with photographs and drawings by the author. --

Ecology of fishes in tropical waters / R. H. Lowe-McConnell. --

Fish farming handbook : food, bait, tropicals, and goldfish / E. Evan Brown, John B. Gratzek. --

Freshwater fishes of the world / translated and rev. by Denys W. Tucker. --
by Sterba, G&#252;nther, 1922-

A few of them have already been mentioned but I just copied them from my book list. I'm going to head over to the library and take a look at them.

Babel, that is THE defiinitve reference on aquarium plants. Cory_Di is looking out for a copy I believe ... it's VERY in-depth and technical, and might not be sutitable for a complete beginner, as it deals with plant biochemistry also, but it is a superlative reference work, and is likely to remain THE book on the subject for the next decade.

Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002

Probably not what you were thinking of but Diana Walstaads book [link=Ecology of the Planted Aquarium]http://www.aquahobby.com/books/e_walstad1.php" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] might be one to consider....least that's what Frank always says .

[link=Good link I stumbled across]http://www.aquabotanic.com/plants_and_biological_filtration.htm" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link] I believe it's been posted before though .

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[hr width='40%']"I'm alright, I'm alright
It only hurts when I breathe"

Not to overwhelm, but I checked out some of the other books in my library and came across one that I had almost forgotten about which is an exellent book and covers both fish &amp; plants.

Aquarium Encyclopedia of Tropical Freshwater Fish by Dr. J.D. Van Ramshort ISBN 0-89586-296-4

However, not sure if it still available.

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Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain

A nice small pocket book this is concise and comprehensive, and coveres a wide range of species, is Tropical Fish In Colour by Braz Walker. Of 1970s vintage, and sadly out of print at the moment. Published by Blandford Press UK, ISBN 0 7137 0535 3.

Covers around 120 species in dertail. And fits in a large pocket.

If anyone her can obtain any books by Braz Walker, they are an excellent addition to a library. And, the aforementioned Gina Sandford is a good writer too.


Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002

Hi All,
Among my collection of Aquatic Books, I have the origional
edition of Axelrod's EXOTIC TROPICAL FISHES, Looseleaf
Edition, published origionally in 1962, and again in 1971.
It is nearly a thousand pages thick and covered all the
known fish at that time. If this is an updated version
with new articles about tanks (they were metal framed,
and slate bottomed in those days) and correctly named
fish, it is an OUTSTANDING resource for the hobbiest.

For anyone who wants to know what is going on inside their
aquarium, I would highly recommend "FISH AND INVERTERBRATE
CULTURE, Water management in Closed Systems" by
Stephen H. Spotte.

Frank


Last edited by FRANK at 08-Mar-2005 09:26

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John Dawes has some nice books. I have one called "Freshwater Aquarium"

[link=http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1552975444/fishtanksandp-20/701-3845098-3997134]http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/1552975444/fishtanksandp-20/701-3845098-3997134" style="COLOR: #400040[/link]

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If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.

Ok it is kind of goofy, and off the wall but, I'm asking anyways...

Does anyone have a really good book on Freshwater Aquarium Fish, and plants...

I've got a few that I really like, but now would like to get something that talks more specifically about the description and care of different species and all...I'd also like to have it mention plants, though I know that is pushing it...

Specifically I would like something over guppies, tetras, corries, cichlids (mbuna, and angels)....

Is there a book that would satisfy my want and need? I wouldn't mind having to buy a couple as long as I can find something...Thanks, Heidi

Last edited by heidi at 07-Mar-2005 22:20

"I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle

Aquarium Owners Manual, by Gina Sandford. Fish Health, Not sure who it is by I will have to tell you when i buy it.(only got it from the library)

Just as a note amazon.com has used copies of the Innes book available as low as $1.98 U.S., again as of 7 Mar 2005. If you're interested.

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Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain

Despite its age, the venerable Innes book is still a good textbook. Not least because it covers a massively diverse range of fish species, including some that have probably never been heard of by many of the Board members. Unusual Characins such as Pseudocorynopoma doriae and Corynopoma riisei, and the highly unusual killifish Cubanichthys cubensis, which is a spawning novelty. For those who have never encountered this ageing but still valuable work, here are the details:

Exotic Aquarium Fishes By William T. Innes, TFH Publications Inc., 211 W. Sylvania Avenue, Neptune City, NJ. No ISBN number available, but this web page currently offers a copy for sale at the time &amp; date of posting (8th March 2005, 05:13).


Last edited by Calilasseia at 07-Mar-2005 23:04

Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002

Well, if we can get together a good list here, I'll compile it and send it to Adam. Like I said, I have a couple that I really rely on, but now want something new and more detailed...heidi

PS Title has been changed

"I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle

Let me assure you that there is no such thing as a goofy question when you have a bunch of animals whose well-being dfepends on your getting things right.

In the book department, let me suggest "Vierke's Aquarium Book" by Jorg Vierke (TFH Publications, 1986; translated by the Good Dr. Axelrod himself). It's shorter and cheaper than the other books mentioned above, but it's by far the most detailed shorter book on freshwater aquariums, fish and plants that I've ever seen.

A great ideal Cali. Although there is a book section it is limited and I know that you probably have a great library and many recommendations.

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Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain

I think someone should fix this title.

I don't regard this question as goofy or off the wall at all. Perfectly reasonable one to ask. And, I think someone should compile a list of decent fish books and pin it somewhere so that we we can all point to it and say "Here you are, check the list" ...

I'm sure Adam could be persuaded to create an xml editable book list for us all to add books to. Alright, maybe forced to at gunpoint ...

Seriously though, I think it's an idea worth considering. And merit points to Heidi for making me think of it


Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002

Aquarium Fishes of the World

Dr, Herbert R. Axelrod, Dr. Warren E Burgess, Neal ek, Glen S. Axelrod &amp; David Boruchowitz.

ISBN 0-7938-0493-0

It's a great book 800 pages of fish and the index to the plant section is 4 pages long.

Mike

Not sure if this is still in print as mine is a few years old, but it covers both fish &amp; plants:

Aquarium Fishes of the World by Dr. Axelrod, Dr. Burgess &amp; others.



Here's a link to amazon.com &amp; it is still availablehttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0793804930/qid=1110248026/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-1493418-2704035

Last edited by OldTimer at 07-Mar-2005 20:16

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Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain