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Baensch Aquarium Atlas, Vol. 1 (New Edition 2004)

by Hans A. Baensch (Author), Rudiger Riehl (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 9 ratings
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This book is written to fill the gap between the simple guides, those small books on special topics, and the big books only a few hobbyists need...and for which fewer have the funds. It offers mega-doses of information, concentrated so that it is informative and interesting. Included in this book are photos of over 600 species of fish and 100 aquatic plants, yet this is not an encyclopedia of fish and plants but a practical guide on the keeping, care, breeding and adaptation of aquarium fish and plants. For both biological and aesthetic reasons, we feel live plants and fish belong together. It is a World Class Atlas for the dedicated aquarist.
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  1. ISBN-10
    3882445181
  2. ISBN-13
    978-3882445183
  3. Publisher
    Mergus Verlag GmbH.
  4. Publication date
    November 30, 2004
  5. Language
    English
  6. Print length
    992 pages
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mergus Verlag GmbH. (November 30, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 992 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3882445181
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3882445183
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 9 ratings

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A. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2008
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Excellent book with great pictures.
Includes several pages of information on fish biology/anatomy and water chemistry as well as information and pictures of plants.
My only complaint is that handling the book is like handling a brick. I wish they would have made it bigger and with a hard cover. The soft cover provided, however, is resilient.
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Vince W
5.0 out of 5 stars Best books available
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2013
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This is a must have for fish lovers its full of info and great colorful pictures. It has a lot of plant info as well.
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Travis Swalve
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2013
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A truly wonderful book. Very interesting and very insightful. Actually have the first 3 books now and they are very helpful.
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Lynn Robertson
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2010
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This is a very useful book for the beginner or experienced hobbyist. The book not only gives detailed information on a vast amount of fish ( and some plants ) but gives helpful information on all aspects of aquarium care and maintenance. The only thing keeping me from giving this 5 stars is the English version has several errors some images of fish say the wrong species entirely and a few pages in the copy i received were not English at all but still German.
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CloudMan
3.0 out of 5 stars Not Sure of All The Hype For This Series
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2007
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This is consistently recommended as the bible for fresh water aquariumists, but to be honest, I'm not sure why. The set-up and tip sections are patchy and sketchy. It is clearly evident that the author's first language is not english. The bulk of the book includes fish descriptions with a lot of irrelevant information, and the overall layout of the book is not user friendly. The technology mentioned is outdated and more focused on European hobbyists. There are some many species that will never be found in even the most elite aquarium stores. It would have been nice to have more in depth information on the 100 most common species instead of a little information on fish that most of us will never own, let alone see. Don't get me wrong, it is not a horrible book. Just really over-rated.
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Denvillian
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for the Dedicated Fish Hobbyist
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2009
With all the hacks out there writing fish books, it is refreshing to have one written by, and edited, by real breeders/experts. Granted they are European, and the book is from a German translation, but the layout is handy, and the photos coloful, with textual information on maintenance and breeding (not just a table). I miss the old tetra hardcovers, though. Get the latest editions, too.

This is a book that really helps to spur ones interest further becauase SO MANY species with color photos and information are covered. THERE IS NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT. Period.

There are a handful of books every hobbyist needs. "Baensch Atlas 1-4" are one (some) of them. Hellweg's "Culturing Live Foods" is another, followed by the "Manual of Fish Health."

- from an American aquarist and aquarium literature collector for 30 years
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