Reconmend me a book.

andy75 · Post by **andy75** » 19 Oct 2009, 15:37

Was hoping any of you could help, in reconmending me a book on L numbers, ive had a good look and i am struggling to find one. I know theres a few out there but which one would help me the most? Im hoping to gain more information on breeding, tank set ups, filtration, and general L number buisness.

Hope some one can help

Andy

Haavard Stoere · Post by **Haavard Stoere** » 19 Oct 2009, 15:43

I highly recommend L-Catfishes by Ingo Seidel if you want a book written for hobbyists.

Dave Rinaldo · Post by **Dave Rinaldo** » 19 Oct 2009, 15:48

Back to Nature Guide to L-Catfishes

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 19 Oct 2009, 15:52

When the translation to English is done, I think the Mergus Catfish Atlas Vol 2 is the choice. However, I haven't seen anyone say it's in print yet.

Ingo Seidel's "Back to Nature L-catfish" would perhaps be a choice - Ingo is co-author of the Mergus Atlas too.

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andy75 · Post by **andy75** » 19 Oct 2009, 16:33

cheers guys, thanks for the help, was just looking at the back to nature and i cant seem to find it on amazon. or am i just being stupid?

I looked at this book a while ago and seems good, so thanks for the advice i will purchase once ive found it!

And mats if u know when this other book is out and in print in english please let me know

Andy

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 19 Oct 2009, 16:45

I'm sure that Catfish Atlas V. 2 will be announced pretty clearly on this site... More info from Steven Simpson Books:
here.

I can't find the back to nature book.

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Mats

andy75 · Post by **andy75** » 19 Oct 2009, 17:08

cheers mats, its strange i cant find that book now! but thanks for the link

catmar · Post by **catmar** » 19 Oct 2009, 20:20

Have a look at the Aqualog 'most beautiful L-numbers' should retail c£15 and it comes complete with a poster!

MatsP · Post by **MatsP** » 20 Oct 2009, 12:55

catmar wrote:Have a look at the Aqualog 'most beautiful L-numbers' should retail c£15 and it comes complete with a poster!

But very light on information on for example the keeping and breeding of the fish (at least if it's anything like the "all L-numbers" book).

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Mats

catmar · Post by **catmar** » 21 Oct 2009, 18:21

Agreed Mats and at 50 pages it wouldn't do under a wonky chair; I've got a soft spot for it though it's a good place to start, covers the basics and has some lovely pics to boot, imo well worth 15 quid!

DutchFry · Post by **DutchFry** » 21 Oct 2009, 18:46

Yes, the Aqualog series is interesting, especially for the pictures!

I too recommend the guide to L-catfishes by Ingo Seidel, it has lots of valuable information! (no poster though

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sidguppy · Post by **sidguppy** » 21 Oct 2009, 19:39

THe best books on L numbers in my opinion are both Wels Atlas pt 1 and pt 2

especially Pt 2, since this contains the Ancistrinae/Plecostominae, the "real pleco's" ; all the fancy L numbers.

the Loricaria, Sturisoma, Otocinclus etc are in pt 1

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