Could anyone recommend any good fish keeping books?

Question

I want to get some tropical fish and would like to find out more about fish keeping, can anyone recommend any fish books or websites?
thanks

Answer 1

You bet! and smart move getting the book(s) BEFORE the fish. Too many people do it the other way around. I'm going to give you links to a few I think are really good for the beginning aquarium keeper. These cover a range of prices and you may want more than one of them. Of course, they should be available through your local book store if not on the shelf, then by special order.

http://www.amazon.com/Aquariums-Dummies-Maddy-Hargrove/dp/0764551566/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-1508950-0592864?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182779519&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Freshwater-Aquariums-Dummies-Pets/dp/0470051035/ref=sr_1_24/002-1508950-0592864?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182779519&sr=1-24

http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Freshwater-Aquarium-Guides/dp/0876053312/ref=sr_1_36/002-1508950-0592864?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182779696&sr=1-36

http://www.amazon.com/Freshwater-Aquarium-Models-Beautiful-Aquariums/dp/047004425X/ref=sr_1_46/002-1508950-0592864?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182779696&sr=1-46

http://www.amazon.com/Baensch-Aquarium-Atlas-Vol-2004/dp/3882445181/ref=sr_1_66/002-1508950-0592864?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182779801&sr=1-66

Until you can get a book in hand, here's a link to two websites that offers good quality basic aquarium keeping information as well as some more advanced info as well. You won't go wrong with the informaiton from either of these sites.

This is their page of links to the articles and other content about starting an aquarium.
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/fwsetupindex.htm

The first page of several about beginning with an aquarium.
http://www.firsttankguide.net/

Hope that helps and feel free to email me if I can help further.

Welcome to the hobby!

MM

Answer 2

The Everything Tropical Fish Book

Answer 3

Exotic Aquarium Fishes by William T. Innes was first published over 60 years ago but is still a great book for a beginner. Also check out the TetraPress A Fishkeepers Guide To... series.

Answer 4

When I started fish as a hobby...I bought several books. Most are not helpful enough and others just confuse you even more. A great in between and a heck of a help BEFORE you start buying is my still helpful and favorite! the simple guide to Freshwater AQUARIUMS by David E. Boruchowitz. And it covers mostly tropical fish...mentions cold water...and doesn't talk about saltwater. He covers care, equipment, and need to know knowledge.

Answer 5

The book I can recommend is "Tropical Fish Secrets"

is the result of input from over 100 people! Everyone from novices just starting out, to experienced hobbyists and from professional breeders to veterinarians. http://www.tropicalfishsecrets.com/?hop=neving51

Answer 6

i would recomend doing a google search for " tropical fish forum" or whater specific fish you want and add forum at the end and just browse the forums for answers and if you dont find one post yuour question and people will answer it

Dave
www.Pa-Cichlids.com
New website for cichlids please post on forum
to help it start up. any little bit helps

Answer 7

if your looking for books on fish you can try to see if www.barnesandnoble.com might have any. I have severel good books about dogs,cats and other things. They have a very wide selection and you could check out Amazon.com as well.

Answer 8

Aquariums for Dummies. There are tons of sites on the internet, just play around until you find one you like.

Answer 9

The internet has a huge database on fish keeping, so why go for books. Here are some websites for you to refer through:
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/
http://www.tropicalfishcentre.co.uk
http://www.netpets.com/fish/reference/freshref/97basics.html
http://www.bellaonline.com/subjects/5527.asp
http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/
http://badmanstropicalfish.com/basics/basics_decorations.html
http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=3045

Hope this will help..

:-)