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Baensch Aquarium Atlas, Vol. 4 (v. 4)
by: Hans A. Baensch, et al. |
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Average Rating: 5.0
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Published: 2004-06-30
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Editorial review:
The Aquarium Atlas Volume 4 presents 700 fish species. All are new to the series. Most are fairly recent imports, which are not covered in any detail in other aquarium books. PThrough collaboration with photographers, importers, and hobbyists, the publisher has collected abundant information on each species. We are certain that the reader will acquire more knowledge from this book than from any other available aquarium book or magazine. P892 pages, 1000 full color pictures.
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5 stars. Only the Best
Just as many other tropical fish hobbyists, I have quite a few books-primarily reference books-that I use to identify and learn some essential information about the biology, habitats, and behavior of the fish that I choose to keep.
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br /The Axelrod Encyclopedias are excellent, The Amano books on planted freshwater aquariums are also very good. When it comes to the one reference that I refer to most frequently-it is the Baensch series. They are throrough, contain much more info than any equivalent book, often in the articles that open each volume, and have the best combination of photos, habitat info, and scientific taxonomy on the individual fish specimens than are to be found in any other reference for the general public.
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br /Each new volume expands their usefulness, and although pricey-especially in hardback-they are worth every penny. They are a quality product and not only are indispensible in a practical sense of fish keeping, but add a range of information and credible knowledge that increases anyone's appreciation of this fascinating hobby.
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br /If you are a tropical fish hobbyist, beginner or expert, buy these books!
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5 stars. The best freshwater aquarium reference books I've found
Although the preface of Vol. 4 says the species included may not, for the most part, be encountered by the average aquarist, I found several loaches included that we are currently keeping. What I love about the Baensch Atlases is the combination of beautiful pictures and comprehensive text descriptions. Anyone who is truly interested in keeping tropical fish, and learning about them, should have these atlases. Vol. 4 includes a large section on kilifish.
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