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Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 15:37
by andy75
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
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 15:43
by Haavard Stoere
I highly recommend L-Catfishes by Ingo Seidel if you want a book written for hobbyists.
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 15:48
by Dave Rinaldo
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 15:52
by MatsP
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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Mats
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 16:33
by andy75
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
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 16:45
by MatsP
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
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 17:08
by andy75
cheers mats, its strange i cant find that book now! but thanks for the link
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009, 20:20
by catmar
Have a look at the Aqualog 'most beautiful L-numbers' should retail c£15 and it comes complete with a poster!
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009, 12:55
by MatsP
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
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 18:21
by catmar
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!
Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 18:46
by DutchFry
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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Re: Reconmend me a book.
Posted: 21 Oct 2009, 19:39
by sidguppy
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