The Cichlid Aquarium

This was the first cichlid book I read. It was recommended to me and I'm so thankful for that. It tells you everything you need in order to start up a successful cichlid tank. And I'm not talking information like all the other fish books out there that tell you how to setup a tank with all of their products. This book will tell you about cichlid behavior, ways to curb aggression, compatibility issues...Great book. Highly recommended especially if you are interested cichlids and don't know where to start.

Textbook insight on Cichlid behaviors. Incredibly in depth and Extremely well written with a hint of wry humor at times! Best cichlid book I have bought in a long time, possibly ever.

Fabulous book! Dr. Loisselle is a master. Along other information Dr Loiselle goes into detail suggestions for specific requirements for breeding individual species. Great color plates.

This is a great book for the advanced cichlid keeper. Requires copious and intense reading. Unfortunately, some of the pages were ripped out making it disappointed and frustrated reading at times.TLee

Does not contain info for the everyday aquarium owner. Over our heads. Identifies very few fish. Which is one reason I was lookn to get answered.

This book is definetely not for the beginner cichlid keeper. Although it provides some basic information on tank setup etc, it is geared toward the advanced aquarist.As is typical from Loiselle the information is concise and in depth.Only the lack of a decent index mars this otherwise excellent book.

little old

This book is a step above most books on Cichlids and more technical in nature and is a great book to own and illustrated with nicely done color photos.

Very good