karlos Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Hi all I want to learn more about cichlids, particularly Malawis, so I thought that I would buy a book and bone up on it. Then I checked on Amazon and found that there are about 30! I'm totally confused about which one to pick. I'm looking for a book that describes the different species but also covers subjects like environment, best ways to set up a tank for different areas, compatability, plants, Breeding etc (so pretty much everything really ) So I thought who better to ask than the experts! Whats your favourite cichlid book and why? Thanks Karlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 My fav cichlids book would be my jumbo hard cover book on Lake Malawi Cichlids... AD Konings... Just a brilliant book and with beautiful photography... 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichfanatic Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Mine would have to be The most complete colour lexicon of Cichlids With every known cichlid illustrated in colour By Dr. Herbert R . Axelrod I have a sighed copy bought quite a few years ago It's around 4 inches thick Always looking and drooling over some of the fish which we can't get here Would recommend this book to anyone interested in Cichlids probably thicker now with more pictures added should you still be able to buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 For the top of the range I wouldnt go past the Brand new Malawi Cichlids in their Natural Habitat 4th ed Although its not cheap its one of the best books you can buy and all the information is upto date Or the back to Nature range is also great for a cheap alternative Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wow thanks! Do you think its best to buy these off amazon. I checked but several that you mention are not available there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant N Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Best book for me, after checking out local Library....is Google Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 My fav cichlids book would be my jumbo hard cover book on Lake Malawi Cichlids... AD Konings... Just a brilliant book and with beautiful photography... 8) God, are you still paying the morgage off on it ? I saw this in Redwoods today - a snip at $240 !!! It looks lovely though, but Bob has sealed all his remaining books in plastic wrap as people were using his place as a library, lol. Fair enough too - who would pay that for a book that had been thumbed through by a hundred others beforehand !? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Wow thanks! Do you think its best to buy these off amazon. I checked but several that you mention are not available there. To give you an example to answer this question - there was a book I wanted that was $130 everywhere in NZ (give or take a couple of bucks). I got it on Amazon and it cost me $58 landed !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 :lol: :lol: No Aquatopia... book was paid for ages ago :lol: Pricey aye, but well worth it just for the gorgeous pictures :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 :lol: :lol: No Aquatopia... book was paid for ages ago :lol: Pricey aye, but well worth it just for the gorgeous pictures :lol: Cool, yeah it looks a great investment Can you let me know the full title and/or ISBN so I can check it out on Amazon ? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 ISBN 0-86622-527-7 AD Koning's Book Of Cichlids And All The Other Fishes Of Lake Malawi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Fantastic. If I find it on Amazon I will post a link for everyone in case others want to buy it too. (Is that allowed ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 have to agree with freakyfish,malawis cichlids in their natural habitat 4th edition is the go,so informative and up to date,check out cichlid press thats where i found mine.they have lotsa goodies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Folks, I found the Ad Konings one on Amazon but the decent ones are US$150 so by the time its shipped and currency converted its no cheaper Thats the first time I have ever encountered that ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 There are some real expensive books out there that is for real, we are adding to our african books slowly but surely... have a neat Tanganyikan one I have my eye on, but its 200 smackers!! Hmmm not sure how I can justify that without ending up divorced hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlos Posted May 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I took a look at AD Koning's Book Of Cichlids And All The Other Fishes Of Lake Malawi on Amazon too. It has maps and aerial photos of the areas of the lake! Wow now thats comprehensive.... still I might have to put a few more pennies in the piggy bank, (and accumulate some brownie points! :lol:), before I can afford to get that one... Thanks for the advice though. Maybe it can be a birthday+ xmas present rolled into one... Karlos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Enjoying Cichlids by Ad Konnings is a beaut book too. I have edition 2. Covers all ttypes of Cichlids, including Malawis. But this book has a great range of other topics, water chemistry, quality, feeding, breeding, live foods, types of filtration..... Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropheus Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 Ive purchased a number of books over the years but the top three for me are: Peacocks: Aqualog African Cichlids III Malawi II. by Erwin Schraml Tropheus: Cichlid Quarterly Tropheus Species Malawi: Malawi Cichlids in their natural habitat 3rd Edition, Ad Konings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted May 25, 2008 Report Share Posted May 25, 2008 I might get those books that you have suggested Brad and Frenchy, they sound excellent. Can never have too many fish books in the bookcase.. 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Well that new Malawi one is only $160 in Oz lol The Enjoyin Cichlids books is always a great read aswell Just about anythng from Ad Konings is generally worthwhile I keep them all in stock here if anyone is interested Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 i'm coming over to brisbane in september,where do i come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Oh awesome Brad, will get in touch over some books 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 Hey Peanuts Im on the Gold Coast about 45 mins south of Brisbane Let me know when ya coming and ill give you some directions for ya depending on where ya staying Afrikan let me know what ya after and I am sure we can work something out Im not sure on Postage costs but shouldnt be to bad for a couple of books Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 freakyfish,were staying on the coast were booked into ................ towers duh i can't remember the name.will definatly be looking at all the sights,will have to rely on some local knowledge as to what is worth a visit as time will be at a premium,only have 10 days sooooo much to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakyfish Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ummm Crown Towers? If so thats about 10 mins from my shop Either way I am sure we can work something out and get you around easily Might have to work on Herefishiefishie as he likes the LFS fish run too Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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