All About Cichlids

Rating:
Summary: Not particularly helpful
Review: I did not get a lot out of this book. The largest single section of the book was about breeding cichlids-- there was not a lot of discussion about individual species, compatability, or how a beginning aquariast might be able to start a cichlid aquarium. The book did have some interesting information about cichlids in their native habitat, and a few fun anecdotes/stories. However, as an aquarium neophyte, I found I had little more practical knowledge about keeping cichlids after I read this book than before I started.

Rating:
Summary: Not particularly helpful
Review: I did not get a lot out of this book. The largest single section of the book was about breeding cichlids-- there was not a lot of discussion about individual species, compatability, or how a beginning aquariast might be able to start a cichlid aquarium. The book did have some interesting information about cichlids in their native habitat, and a few fun anecdotes/stories. However, as an aquarium neophyte, I found I had little more practical knowledge about keeping cichlids after I read this book than before I started.

Rating:
Summary: Good starter book, lots of info, easy to read
Review: This little book gives a thorough overview of cichlid care and keeping. It discusses how to evaluate fish before you buy, basic information on water requirements, the types of aquascaping you should use with different kinds of cichlids, diseases and treatment, and breeding (cichlids are usually easy to breed and lots of fun to watch). The photos are informative and good quality. Some are black and white, but there is a section of color photos as well. Although this is an older book, the information is basic and still applies to cichlid care.