Lake Malawi Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

Product Description

Aquarium hobbyists will find everything they need to know about this interesting species of tropical fish. Books in Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, and much more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2000

Customer Reviews:

Good little book, but..........2003-03-31

Good little book, but some stunning errors in husbandry descriptions which could be a potential disaster for beginning Mbuna keepers. I highly recommend that aquarists look for at least a second opinion before choosing individual species as described in this book.

Best Little Cichlid Book I've Ever Read!.......2001-05-22

This is THE best little cichlid book for Lake Malawi. But don't let the word little fool you, this book is packed with information on dozens of Lake Malawi cichlids. I especially like that the book breaks down the lake's cichlids into the two main categories of mbuna and Haplochromines. There are over 100 excellent color photos of the most popular species accompanied by descriptions of natural habitat, size, husbandry requirements, diet, and breeding. I always take this book with me when I go to a fish auction or my local aquarium society meeting. There are other books that contain information on more species but none that gives you this much information at such a great price!

Excellent guide to Malawi Cichlids.......2001-02-18

Book Lake Malawi Cichlids describes natural habitats of Lake Malawi, different groups of cichlids and gives very good instructions how to set up aquarium that will match fish's natural requirements. It contains beautiful photos (some of them also taken in the nature!) and descriptions of some aquariums cichlids. It contains a lot of information given in very understandable way, I missed that in many other more comprehensive books. I recommend this book to all beginners and also to more advanced aquarists.

Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual

Average customer rating:

Some good and some very bad information.
Attractive
Good for beginner
A turtle book apparently by a turtle enthusiast
This inexpensive book is informative and enjoyable.

Tortoises and Box Turtles Complete Owner's Manual
Hartmut Wilke
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764111817

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This handsomely illustrated book presents a wealth of information on the purchase, housing, and general care of tortoises and box turtles. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for other animal hobbyists. Advice and instruction covers purchase, equipment, general care and maintenance, and much more. Texts emphasize the basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced owners and hobbyists will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings. Paperback / 64 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2000

Customer Reviews:

Some good and some very bad information........2003-06-17

This book is good as a very basic introduction to Box Turtles and Tortoises. The pictures are good and some of the advice on certain species is worth while.

However, there is some very bad information included. As anexample, increasing the humidity for a Star Tortoise. This advice will secure large vet bills for you from the respiratory issues your Star will certainly develop. Another is keepng your tortoise in a glass aquarium or glass sided enclosure.

I doubt the auther has any real-life experience with many of the tortoise species he mentions in this book. If he did, most will be quite ill or no longer with us.

Attractive.......2002-05-15

This book is really good for beginner. The high quality picture significantly pushing to own a tortoise.
Clear and straightforward presentation for easy understand, although your are very beginner, you can successfully get the basic knowledge.

However, you cannot find detail information in this book because it gives general information only. Actually, if you already feed your tortoise more than half year, then this book is not suitable to you.

Good for beginner.......2002-05-15

This book is really good for beginner. The high quality picture significantly pushing me to own a tortoise.
Clear and straightforward presentation for easy understand, although your are very beginner, you can successfully get the basic knowledge.

A turtle book apparently by a turtle enthusiast.......2001-11-29

I've read a lot of turtle care books, and this is one of my faves! It's very colorful and entertaining. The author knows his subject and is passionate about it. The guide to reading a turtle's body language was really unique. It was like someone else finally realized there was so much more to keeping turtles as pets. :)

This inexpensive book is informative and enjoyable........2000-03-31

An illustration is worth a thousand words and the combination of pictures, illustrations and practical knowledge makes this an excellent book for both the new pet owner and serious hobbyists.

Product Description

There are approximately two dozen different varieties of this large, nonpoisonous constrictor snake, and the most important collectors' breeds are shown and described in this book. Information for owners includes instructions on safe handling, maintaining a healthful environment, feeding, protection against parasites, and general health care. Paperback / 120 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1997

Customer Reviews:

Good if you haven't yet chosen a python.......2004-01-18

Helps in choosing a species, but offers little care advice relating to the care of specific species. Still, I consider this a must-have for its basic information on sexing snakes, helping them shed, and ensuring a proper feeding schedule.

A MUST FOR PYTHON HOBBYIST.......2000-11-16

Since I don't have a pet python yet and i don't want to have an accident so I bought this book in order to familiarize everything before buying one or two if possible.

For me, this is the most comprehensive book about pythons on how to select, care, breed and medical nutrition and behavior on such lovable snakes.

So, hobbyist or the like... buy this book first in order to be a more effective and good caretaker of your own python... =)

www.thesnake.org.......1999-09-07

9 main topics about 95 pages , understanding pythons , acquiring your python , caging , general husbandry , medical problems , breeding , incubation , species , useful addresses . A good book for the beginning python owner and a good source of general information . Full-color photos !

A concise guide to the care of Pythons........1999-01-26

This is a good book for the beginning python owner and a good source of general information from choosing, housing, breeding, and caring for pythons. It also has a section describing the care and characteristics of different species. One great section actually illustrates rather than decribes the sexing of pythons, which is impressive for a book this size. I have herp books in my collection costing 15x as much that do not illustrate this process. For the cost, a very good book.

Angelfish (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

Average customer rating:

Not everything about Angelfish, nor the Complete Owner's Manual.
I love this little book
A great book on keeping and breeding angelfish
Review of the review

Angelfish (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Robert J. Ph.D. Goldstein
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764116614

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These tropical reef-dwellers make beautiful additions to any tank, but many are aggressive to other species. Here is detailed advice on keeping active, healthy Angelfish. Barron's comprehensive Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. They instruct owners on how to care for their dogs, cats, birds, fish, and other animals. Books give advice on purchasing and acquiring, health care, feeding, and much more. Clear, straightforward texts are accompanied by high-quality full-color photos and anatomically accurate line art, as well as helpful tables and charts. Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2001

Customer Reviews:

Not everything about Angelfish, nor the Complete Owner's Manual........2005-07-07

This book is totally not for those who aren't into breeding Angelfish. It is not in basic termonology in some areas. Very brief in areas you want more information on. If you want a book about Angelfish that is helpful to anyone wanting to know more than how to breed them and worth your time, look beyond this one.

I love this little book.......2005-03-17

The book is small, but very informative, and you feel you KNOW a lot about angelfish after reading it. I recommend this book highly to all angelfish lovers! A "must have"!

A great book on keeping and breeding angelfish.......2004-01-08

As a previous reviewer noted, the editorial review is incorrect -- this is a book about freshwater angelfish, not reef-dwelling saltwater angelfish. Whoever submitted the editorial review is a doofus, but that shouldn't be held against the book or its author.

For a small, inexpensive book Angelfish: Everything About... provides a tremendous amount of information.

The sections I found most valuable were those on selecting and purchasing angelfish (appropriate size and age, how to maximize chances of a breeding pair), genetic traits of fancy angelfish (veiltail, black, black lace, marble, new gold, commercial darks and marbles, non-allelic gold, smokey, chocolate, ghost, blushing, zebra, half-black, and pearly), breeding angelfish, and raising fry.

While I'm not interested in angelfish genetics per se, the descriptions of the fancy traits are very helpful when browsing the sites of angel breeders like Angels Plus. It also explains why some fish are so much more expensive than others.

History, tank selection (for show or breeding), feeding (the section on live food is better and more comprehensive than most I've seen in general aquarium books), diseases and treatment, and water quality are all well covered. The book has an index, glossary, and dozens of color photographs.

Review of the review.......2003-09-19

I have not read this book, and based on the book description I would not buy it:
"Editorial Reviews
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These tropical reef-dwellers make beautiful additions to any tank, "

Product Description

This manual includes detailed instructions for maintaining a proper terrarium, taking preventative measures against parasites and disease, ensuring a healthful diet for your amphibians, profiles of popular species, and more. Paperback / 104 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1996

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful photography, but not much information . . ........2001-05-01

This book did a good job of telling about the different families of anurans, but there was very little practical information for the first time frog keeper. It isn't too bad of an investment, though, if you are trying to figure out what kind of frog you have.

Great Pictures!.......2000-03-29

This is a good picture book which the kids just love to look at over and over. It is also fairly comprehensive on the "how-to's" of raising all kinds of frogs.

Wonderfull pictures,great info!.......2000-01-05

This is a nice soft cover book my 12 year old loves it. It it easy for kids and adults to understand. Lots of great pictures and overall information!Its a very popular book I sell on my we page "Frogs and Amphibians". I own and use this book.it Covers many types of frogs and toads.

just great and so informative!.......1999-09-04

this book ofers hundreds of species and the care and maitnence of each one. overall will help you learn how to properly treat your frogs!

Pretty good.......1999-07-08

This is overall an exellent book. I do not think I agree with all the cage sizes Mr Bartlett states. Some of the one he reccomeds are larger than what most do. Still, if your a newbie, I would reccomend this book.

Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

Average customer rating:

Interesting and new to me
Great resource for the new turtle owner
Good book with general information
Inexpensive & Invaluable
One of the best turtle care books on the market!

Turtles and Tortoises (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Richard Bartlett , and Patricia Bartlett
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0812097122

Product Description

Is a turtle easier to keep than a tortoise? For that matter, what are the differences between the two? These are only the first of many questions answered in this book. The authors describe both indoor and outdoor housing, discuss lighting and heating, and go into great detail on questions of food, health care, and breeding. Paperback / 120 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1996

Customer Reviews:

Interesting and new to me.......2007-10-08

I just wanted to learn more about turtles and it has lots of info about different types of turtles. It is in a pretty easy format and has lots of photos too.

Great resource for the new turtle owner.......2003-07-21

When I got my turtle, Tim, I didn't know a thing about turtles - so I got this book as well as did a ton of research online. This book has TONS of good information (and pictures) about how to care for and house turtles. My turtle is several years old now, and is very happy and healthy. I recommend this to anyone who is looking to get a pet turtle. The reality of turtle-keeping is that it is a LOT of work. Turtles are dirty, and even with high powered filters their tanks need constant cleaning. I didn't know what I was getting in to, but it's worth the effort! Turtles are wonderful pets, and this book will give you all the basic information you need to know.

Good book with general information.......2002-01-10

This is a great book to get you started in the hobby. This book is loaded with valuable information in an easy to read format with loads of pictures and examples. The basics are covered as well as a few of the more in depth topics. The chapters on breeding and hybernating are a little confusing and more information and ideas could have been added. The differences in the requirments needed by different species could have been covered also. This is a general care book. Nothing to fancy. If you want specifics buy a book on the species you are interested in.

Inexpensive & Invaluable.......2000-05-03

For such little investment a wealth of information. From species identification and care basics to 72 color pictures and great tips from true turtle experts. This is a must for a turtle enthusiasts library!

One of the best turtle care books on the market!.......1998-06-20

Though inexpensive, this book provides a wealth of excellent information. It is the most used book in my extensive collection of turtle identification and care books. All turtle owners, beginners and experienced alike, should have this book.

Hermit Crabs: Complete Pet Owner's Manual

Average customer rating:

Hermit Crabs owners manual
Great Crabby Book
Very Informative Book on Hermit Crab Care
AWESOME GUIDE
Great Book!

Hermit Crabs: Complete Pet Owner's Manual
Sue Fox
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764112295

Book Description

quarium and terrarium enthusiasts will find a wealth of useful information on the purchase and general care of hermit crabs. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners, as well as detailed information for other animal hobbyists. Advice and instruction covers purchase, equipment, general care and maintenance, and much more. Texts emphasize the basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles in this series also present facts that even experienced owners and hobbyists will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line drawings.

Customer Reviews:

Hermit Crabs owners manual.......2006-11-22

I found the book to be extremely informative and helpful.
there was a great deal of information that i found very useful. Very pleased with this product.

Great Crabby Book.......2006-02-20

With there not being out the in pet stores on how to care for your hermies, this book is very helpful for the novice owner or even for a brush up for someone more experienced. I like to try and read as much as I can. It explains the background of the species as well as how to care for them properly. Thru that, it shows that they are NOT just a disposable pet to live in a little plastic container w/ a 1/4 inch of sand :-( hopefully someday that philosophy will change. They are so interesting and can live a very long time if taken care of properly. It is only a lot of work if you do not have the time.

Very Informative Book on Hermit Crab Care.......2005-09-21

This book has everything that the novice hermit crab owner needs to know to take care of and enjoy their hermit crabs! Information on food, water, environment and behavior can be found easily. This book really helped us learn about our new pets!

AWESOME GUIDE.......2004-01-03

I bought this book and WOW, it totally helped me take care of my hermit crab Sidney. It tells you all that you need to know to let your hermit crab live safely and happily ever after!

Great Book!.......2003-05-18

For your first hermit crab's health and happiness, you need to get this book!

Product Description

This handsome and highly useful manual focuses on the most popular group of coral reef fishes. It presents everything the beginner needs to know about creating a suitable aquarium habitat for any of the nearly 30 species of clownfish. Experienced aquarists will appreciate the insightful, ecologically sensitive advice on maintaining clownfish host anemones, and the author's sound suggestions for appropriate invertebrate tank mates. Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1998

Customer Reviews:

Barron Delivers Another Classic.......2007-09-24

Having worked in pet stores for many years, I have dealt with lots of books. By far, my favorite are the Barron line of books. These books are not only informative, but are individual in themselves. Whereas with other books, they give you an overview of the animals at the beginning, Barron books give you the authors own experiences and learnings. "Clownfish and Sea Anemones" is a great book for the new marine aquarist who is first starting out, as these little fish and their symbiosis with anemones are usually their first introduction to saltwater aquariums. From setting up the tank, info on different variations in species, and disease info, this book is a wonderful intro to these amazing little fish and their lifemates, the anemones. For more information, read more books from John Tullock. This author will truly open the doors of this hobby to the knowledge starved aquarist.

Poor..........2000-04-27

Don't buy this book if you want to learn to care for your clownfish, or sea anemones. It is only marginally good at identification, and is sparse on content about selection, care, feeding, etc. The pictures/illustrations are pathetic, and it also has a bunch of "unnecessary" information about how to care for a marine aquarium. I didn't buy the book to learn how to take care of an aquarium. I bought the book to learn how to take care of clownfish and anemones. This book looks like a book that was published in 1973 and has been sitting on the shelf of your public library since then.

More about clownfish than anemones.......2000-03-04

Generally, this is a book about introducing a novice to clownfishes. It provides a reasonable introduction to keeping and breeding clownfish, but the coverage of anemones is minimal (it is after all less than $10.00). In some cases, though, it oversimplifies their care (doesn't say anything about how to feed an anemone for example). If I bought this book, I definitely wouldn't think I had enough knowledge to purchase and keep an anemone. However, as far as keeping clown fish (which are quite hardy to begin with), its a good intro for the beginner.

Concise introductory guide........1999-11-25

The author of one of the best aquarium books (Natural Reef Aquariums) writes about everyone's favorite fish. What could possibly be better? Actually, the book is very limited in scope, and clearly produced down to a price. Brief sections classify anemonefish and the anemones, describe how to set up and maintain a tank, how to feed clownfish, which species to keep with clownfish, and some tips on breeding clownfish.

Classification of both the anenomes and clownfish is covered better in the book 'Anemone Fishes and Their Host Sea Anemones'. The Care and Breeding of Clownfishes is covered better by Joyce Wilkerson in her book 'Clownfishes'. And the setup and maintenance of a tank is covered better by just about every acquarium book out there.

That said, within the limits of the space and format of the book, the coverage is as good as could be expected. The book brings together sufficient information to get beginners started. The book will tell you How to, but not Why. If this is all you want to know (and if you local acquarium shop is good), then this book is probably all you need.

Kingsnakes and Milksnakes : Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

Average customer rating:

Well,
It's allright, but nothing special
buy it for the photos and the rest is lagniappe
The best kingsnake guide for beginners
The book is useful, interesting , and well priced.

Kingsnakes and Milksnakes : Everything About Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Breeding, Behavior, and Training (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Ronald G. Markel , and Richard D. Bartlett
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ASIN: 0812042409

Customer Reviews:

Well,.......2004-05-30

as another reviewer noted, you get what you pay for. You can certainly use this book; the info is sound. However, it's also somewhat basic, and most of it is available online. The range maps were cool, the photos were good, and even the info was OK. It's just all out on the web, for free. The book doesn't exactly go into great depth as to the natural habits and habitats of the animals (not really it's point), and is restricted to being a "pet store" type of book. It is what it is, and it's OK for it, but you can get better, more in depth info, for a little more, and pretty much the same info for free. It'll tell you how to keep your critter alive, and maybe breed it, but not much more.

It's allright, but nothing special.......2004-01-24

I bought this book the day I got my Pueblan milk snake. It's interesting, but nothing special. You can get all of this information (plus some) off the internet for free. The only reason I gave as many stars as I did is because it had a lot of color pictures, there was one section in the back that proves useful. My snake was having some trouble shedding, and they had some helpful advice for when this happened. I live in a little hillbilly town in Oregon, and we don't have any exotic vets nearby, so without that info, my little Beetlejuice may have lost an eye, or worse.
All in all, it's worth a read. You get what you pay for ^_^

buy it for the photos and the rest is lagniappe.......2001-01-07

the photos are the best of any of the "kingsnake" books, the maps are useful, and the care etc. sections are adequate.

The best kingsnake guide for beginners.......1997-11-22

I have been involved in keeping and breeding kingsnakes for years and this is by far the best book available in its price range. Packed full of photos and current husbandry techniques, I highly recommend it to both novice and experienced hobbyists. The photographs alone are worth the price of the book--a must read for any kingsnake or milksnake enthusiast!

The book is useful, interesting , and well priced........1997-08-25

This is an excellent book. We just got a Kingsnake and used the book to classify it; we found it informative for feeding and other care procedures. The book was well priced, had good photographs and the text was interesting, giving useful information about the hybrid Florida Intergrade Kingsnake (our pet) and how large it will get. John Ric

Newts and Salamanders (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

Average customer rating:

good...... price!
Good book for beginners...
Good book for beginners...
Good book
Quite Frankly, it dosent give me enough info!

Newts and Salamanders (Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)
Frank Indiviglio
Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0812097793

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Terrarium enthusiasts will find up-to-date information and full-color photos describing the major native and exotic species of newts and salamanders. The author gives advice on feeding and keeping them in a healthful environment. Topics include creating the various types of habitats, nutrition, reproduction, the treatment of diseases, and sources of food and supplies. Paperback / 96 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 1997

Customer Reviews:

good...... price!.......2007-02-08

This is not the best book about newts and salamanders, but
it is very very ok if you look to the price up there!!
Lot of nice images, ideas and some diseases info. I liked.

Good book for beginners..........1999-12-04

This book was helpful when I decided to keep a newt because I was able to find out what I could feed it. It did not give information about a few of the species pictured in the book, but for a beginner there is information about feeding and housing that is useful.

Good book for beginners..........1999-12-04

Good book.......1999-04-17

This is a good book bye i

Quite Frankly, it dosent give me enough info!.......1999-02-07

It stink

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