| View Larger Image | Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) | Paperbackby George Zurlo (Author), David Schleser (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Barron's Educational Series | | Edition: | 2nd Edition | | Page Count: | 96 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 12, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 154,469th |
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ACCESSORIES |
| Lake Malawi Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
by Mark Smith (Author)
Aquarium hobbyists will find everything they need to know about this interesting species of tropical fish. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Length...
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| Lake Tanganyika Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
by Mark Smith (Author)
The fish species described in this book come in many interesting and colorful varieties that are available to aquarium hobbyists. This fact book for aquarium owners advises on keeping cichlids in a healthy tank environment. It is a title in Barron’s extensive line of Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals . Heavily illustrated with color photos and instructive line art, these books present information on housing, feeding, health care, the title animal’s traits—and where applicable, on grooming,...
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| Lake Victoria Basin Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
by Mark Smith (Author)
Several cichlid varieties constitute ninety percent of the fish in Lake Victoria and surrounding waters. All make colorful additions to the hobbyists's fish tank. Here is a wealth of advice and information on keeping these fascinating fish. Barron's comprehensive Complete Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. They instruct owners on how to care for their dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals. Books give advice on purchasing and acquiring, health...
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
These colorful fish are native to Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and hobbyists will find them available in many colors and varieties. Titles in the extensive Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series provide pet owners with basic information on keeping healthy, contented, well-cared-for animals. The series includes approximately 175 titles and covers pets of every kind: dogs, cats, and birds of many breeds, as well as fish, reptiles, rabbits, hamsters, and just about any other animal that people keep as a pet. Facts and advice cover all aspects of pet care, which include proper feeding, housing, health care, grooming, training, and much more. The text in each manual is supplemented with many vivid, full-color photos, and with instructive, anatomically accurate line art. Each manual has been individually written by a breeder, trainer, veterinarian, or experienced animal specialist. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 5 reviews)
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helpful by Michael J. Hudson  4 Stars
November 20, 2009
I was interested in starting a cichid tank and this book was very helpful. fill with good tips and ideas. I would have like more photos. I decided after reading the book that cichids where too hard for be to handle due to the size of tank needed and a small amount of fish one can have. I have a discus tank instead
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Cichlids by Shirley Jean Schrock (saint cloud, Florida) 4 Stars
March 27, 2009
The book is full of info, & well worht the read if you are a fish lover
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Quick Reference For Anyone Considering Keeping Cichlids by K. K. Doyle (Kodiak, Alaska)  3 Stars
September 22, 2008
The subject of Cichlids is a study in complex social behaviors. Although this reference didn't have anything new to say about Cichlids, it is an accurate primer of the most popular varieties from the African Rift Lakes and Central America.
Curiously, what caught my eye is the term "Pet Owner". Cichlids are indeed very much like pets. Strange though it may sound, this species of fishes goes through a bonding stage very early on and the bond continues to develop through the years, so they may watch what's going on outside of their tank and respond to familiarities.
This is a good book for anyone considering the purchase of a Cichlid. It treats the species appropriately so that the reader comes away with a good understanding of the social structure that is so highly evolved within the Cichlid society, without the expense of a more detailed book the reader may not need before they commit to the fish.
The book does not offer much to the advanced aquarist, but it does cover the basics of diet, disease, compatibility and behaviors. The authors are experienced with the species, but offered little by the way of expert advice.
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Good Starting Point for beginners by Kaywee (Florida) 4 Stars
September 04, 2007
I purchased this book awhile back when I was first getting into Cichlids. It has alot of useful info, and it's easy to follow and refer back to. It gives good tips, and informative basic overveiw. If you're looking for more detailed and/or species/region specific info, this isn't the right book for you. If you are just getting into the hobby, this is a fabulous choice!
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Good beginners information for Cichlids by D. Herrmann (Lebanon, IN USA) 4 Stars
February 02, 2006
This books gives someone wanting to learn about Cichlids a good starting point. It covers several varieties, explaining their origins, behavior, breeding habbits and so on. It also gives some pointers on what varieties can coexist and some that shouldn't be mixed. Not all-ecompassiing by any means, but gives a person a good beginning overview to to Cichlids and to help you decide if this is the type of fish you want to put in your aquarium. I've read it to completion, am still interested and now am looking for more detailed information.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| Aquarium Care of Cichlids (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
by Claudia Dickinson (Author)
Cichlids are popular and attractive fish that require specific care and maintenance. This easy-to-follow guide provides clear and concise information on how to keep cichlids healthy and thriving in home aquariums.
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| The Cichlid: An Owner'S Guide to a Happy Healthy Fish (Happy Healthy Pet)
by Mary E. Sweeney (Author)
Cichlids are often described as "fish with personality." A favorite of many hobbyists, members of this family include the ubiquitous Angelfish, the colorful Firemouth Cichlid, and the much sought-after Discus and Oscar. Cichlids includes tips on caring for, breeding, and setting up and maintaining a tank. It also presents a thorough overview of the many varieties of Cichlids. It is the perfect resource for the beginner hobbyist, but it is also an essential addition to the library of any expert...
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| Lake Malawi Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
by Mark Smith (Author)
Aquarium hobbyists will find everything they need to know about this interesting species of tropical fish. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Length...
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| Pocket Professional Guide to Cichlids
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| Aquarium Care of Oscars (Animal Planet Pet Care Library)
by Neal Pronek (Author), Brian M. Scott (Author)
The oscar is an intelligent and enjoyable fish to own. From selection to health and nutrition concerns, this book helps take the guesswork out of taking the best care of oscars in a home aquarium.
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