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	Pleco Books
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Can anyone refer me to some good books on plecos, or even all Loricariids? We don't have any at work, and I would really love to gain some more base knowledge on these fish. They are so many in number that the Internet is only a slight help, especially since so many plecos are tough to find. Thanks for your help! And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	DATZ. 'nuff said.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I'm afraid that doesn't help me much. The DATZ is a German aquarist magazine, right? Did they put out a pleco book, or a series of articles? I want to be able to read whatever this is, so a little more specificity would be appreciated. Thanks. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Basically, they began the whole L-classification trend. Great for you billinguists. And for those who aren't, well, it's still eye candy, if nothing else. The only other book I'd advise you to get would be the aqualog. Nothing else really comes close to documenting all the L numbers. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 15-Feb-2005 20:11
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	DATZ have published a book containing all known L-numbers to date. Since it's German, you'll have to hunt via the German title, "L-nummern", on Amazon.com or similar. Allegedly includes care and breeding advice for those whose captive breeding is known and documented. Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I believe Marc has a copy--I'd ask him if I were you.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	Actually, the DATZ L-number book has text in both English and German if I read the review correctly .... Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I'm considering buying the new Aqualog pleco book. It apparently retails at around $110, but I found it on EBay for $72.50. That is a relative bargain, so I might spring for the book. Goodness knows, I'd learn a ton about plecos by reading through it. I've heard good things about this book, would this be a good buy? And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06


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