Books

[Blue Bear]

I didn't know where to post this. I figured this section would work, considering it's the area I'm most interested.

Anyways, what are some good informational books that you'd recommend reading?

 

[duanes]

My favorite is The Cichlid Fishes, Natures Grand Experiment in Evolution, by George Barlow,
Below are a few more

 

[Blue Bear]

My favorite is The Cichlid Fishes, Natures Grand Experiment in Evolution, by George Barlow,
Below are a few more

"a few more" Lol
Thank you! I will definitely check them out.

 

[convict360]

Good thread, and good suggestions there duanes I'll definitely be checking them out.

I really want to read "Bleher's Biotopes", but the price is a tad high at the moment lol

http://www.aquapress-bleher.com/blehers-biotopes-by-heiko-bleher/

 

[Manu8__too]

This one is my personal favorite. Lots of good information and reference pictures. The book shows what a lot of CA Cichlids look like in their purest form, coloration, shape, etc.

 

[duanes]

The book Manu8_too mentions is also on the top of my list, beside the great photos, it has sections on the different feeding strategies, evolutionary theories, and also talks about what cichlids are found together in nature, and their detailed geographical info.
Of course the names of genera are outdated, but to me that is a minor detail.

 

[softturtle]

My favorite is The Cichlid Fishes, Natures Grand Experiment in Evolution, by George Barlow,
Below are a few more

That South American Eartheater book is looking a little dusty. I'll knock the dust off it for you, send it my way.

I will add the Aqualog books, not a ton of info, but good for ID purposes

 

[Wailua Boy]

I've enjoyed reading The Cichlid Aquarium by Dr. P.V. Loiselle

 

[softturtle]

The Dwarf Cichlid book is good and so is the Offshore Cichlids of Lake Malawi. Thought I had more cichlid literature...

 

[duanes]

Yes, seems everyone wants the Eartheater book.
Like most, the names are a bit archaic, but the basic info still holds up in most cases.
Although I've donated most of my library to the Milwaukee Aquarium Society, it is one of the few books moving with me to Panama.