I have "You & Your Aquarium" by Dick Mills. Its a really good thick little book with tons of info for the aquarists mind. The problem is its over 20 years old (published 1986) I need some updated info. Any good "up to date" books about aquariums?
It can have Marine & goldfish info in it too, I like reading about those.
If you look at my previous questions you can see I LOVE aquariums! Practically obsessed!
2007-05-09 12:37:05 · 4 answers · asked by Movie.Junkie 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
It's not the cheapest way to go, or even the most recent stuff published but I really love and highly recommend the Baensch Aquarium Atlas series. Very clear and concise,
Freshwater, saltwater, plants, inverts, disease info... they do a good job on all those subjects really. Most fish etc that you would want to know about is in one of those books. Mine stay in a leather travel bag by the computer desk and go with me anytime I head for the fish store. Originally published in 1995, but the revised edition is 2004 so very reasonably current. Available from amazon.com new for 39.99 used starting at $29.99, later volumes cost more ranging up to $68.99 for a new hardcover revised edition, less for used or paperback.
http://amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-0854595-2890550?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Baensch+Aquarium+Atlas&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go
Also available on ebay for 39.95 + 4.95 shipping (volume 6)
http://cgi.ebay.com/BAENSCH-Aquarium-Atlas-Volume-6_W0QQitemZ230067349598QQihZ013QQcategoryZ378QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
in case you read German as only 1-4 are available in English and those are available for the mid $20's on ebay
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&satitle=Baensch+Aquarium+Atlas&category0=
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2007-05-09 13:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only problem with the previous posters book it too is copywritten in 1995 and only vol 6 is new and sell on ebay for more than $66 each.
The Aquarists Bible is still the best all around book for information the nice thing is it is updated each year so a current copy is always available as well as the Salt water aquarists bible.
You can get on their mailing list which is a loose leaf. You can down load for free the added pages so it is always current.
As for gold fish, I would suggest the Koi keepers bible. It also goes thru all the goldfish from water to diseases.
As with any written books, sometimes experience plays a roll and I would suggest marking your own notes within your books since water conditions and tanks vary widely
2007-05-09 21:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magazines would probably give more up to date information compared to any books.
I would recommend that you take up a subscription of Tropical Fish Hobbyist. It one of the better ones I've subscribed to so far.
2007-05-13 14:05:43 · answer #3 · answered by dragonfly_sg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually most petstores have them.
2007-05-17 18:50:24 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋