Does anybody actually

[Cuba_Libra]

ususally, what i do is go to the LFS, ask them questions about a certain fish, go home and research it on the web, make sure all is well, and go back in the next few days and pick it up

 

[downset21]

i research everything extensively. then I ask the same questions to all of you to make sure I have my info correct. I use books and the internet.

 

[Fry]

i always research fish i'm interested in, even ones i don't own or won't own, read lots of articles on aquaria on the web and some books

when i do buy something new, i do further research and reread what i already did on the species to make sure i know everything i need to

 

[MarlboroMan]

exactly.
Thats what makes the internet so wonderful
ETA, I usually dont sit ON the computer......its uncomfortable

you know what I mean

 

[ewurm]

I would disagree w/ you. I know that we need to start small. But i think going big is good. Atleast, big tanks are more stable than the small ones. Maintaining small tanks are very hard. All the parameters flactuate. Not like in a big tank. Very stable. I for one never had a big tank till last yr. And i was scared, but when it started runnig, never had any headaches w. it. And never had any death yet(knock on wood).

In addition to knocking on the wood, you should soak it thoroughly to remove the tannins. I read that on some site about aquariums and predatory fish.

 

[dacox]

I like to research then ask questions I have already found answers too, especially when I have found contradictory info. I also think that forums like this, where you can get first hand experience from people who have kept/worked with a fish you're interested in, are one of the best types of research. They can be a source of misinfo. though too, so you have to be smart enough to filter out the bs.

 

[beblondie]

25.8 megs of bichir info
My Books

Bichir Books
Jurassic FIsh
Aqualog olypterus

Cichlid Books
Introduction to the Cichlids /goldstein

Killifish Books
Killifish/Hellner

General Aqutic books
Baensch Aquarium Atlas Vol.1,2 and 3
Handbook of Tropical fish/axlerod & schultz
Guide to Freshwater and marine aquarium Fish / Simon & Shuster
The Biotope Aquarium /Stawikowski
Aquarium Science and Technique/Ostermoller
Aquarium Decorating and Planning/Weigel

Plant Books
Aquarium Plants /Brunner
Encyclopedia of Water Plants /Stodola
Aquarium Plants Manual/Scheurmann
Aquatic Plants; Hobbyist Guide to the Natural Aquarium
Aquarium Digest International #45 Andrews, C.
Hobbyist Guide to the Natural Aquarium Andrews, C.
A Fishkeeper's Guide to Aquarium Plants James, Barry
Water Plants in the Aquarium Scheurmann, Ines
The Complete Book of Aquarium Plants Allgayer, R., and Teton, J.
Aquarium plants/Kasselmann

Disease Books
Diseases of Aquarium Fish /Goldstein
A Commonsense Guide To Fish Health/Terry Fairfield/BARRONS
Manual of Fish health/Anderews,Exell & Carrington

Also
Tropical Fish Hobbyist (Monthly)
And PFK mags online site -Anne

 

[MarlboroMan]

Isnt TFH enough?

 

[beblondie]

not for me lol I like books too-Anne

 

[MarlboroMan]

I know, hehe

Have you considered writing a book Anne?