500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species

No single book can cover absolutely every variation of freshwater aquarium fish, but 500 is a pretty decent start.As a home hobbyist who's been bitten by this particular bug, this would be my go-to reference book to quickly look up and assess a fish I'm interested in acquiring for a tank. It lists helpful information such as; distribution, size, behavior, diet, aquarium (meaning what type is recommended), and breeding tips, in a sidebar next to a large, quality photo of each species of fish. Some of the more popular and varied fish, bettas for instance, have several photos and pages that go into a little more detail to give you a good idea of the diversity that exists within that one type. Under the photos, there is a paragraph or two commenting further about the fish's history in the hobby and some observations by the author. This is all quite helpful for planning a tank and making decisions about what kinds of fish should and should not be stocked together in communities.This book has also enlightened me about fish I didn't know about, or wouldn't have otherwise considered. I admit, I read through a lot of pages just for entertainment -- confirmed nerd here.500 Freshwater Aquarium Fish wouldn't be my first recommendation for someone who is barely starting to get into the hobby, as it might be overwhelming to a beginner, especially a younger beginner. I see it mostly as a handy reference supplement for intermediate home aquarists who have experienced fishkeeping for at least a little while and are eager to learn more.

Awesome book with lots of great pictures. I appreciate that the write- up on fish species is on the same page as the photo. Much nicer and easier to identify species than those books that clump all the photos together and all the info in a different place.

Me gustó mucho, viene bien ilustrado y con los nombres científicos y comunes.

Talvez um dos melhores livros sobre peixes de água doce. Todo ilustrado, traz detalhes sobre praticamente todos os peixes encontrados nas lojas de aquarismo. Excelente.

This book has great photos and excellent information like tank conditions, food and temperament of each type of fish.