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N-905 African Cichlids II Tanganyika I Tropheus By Peter
Schupke hardback, 2003, 192 pages $85.95
Lake Tanganyika, situated in the heart of Africa, is on of the most fascinating bodies of waters in the world. It is also one of the largest, as well as deepest, freshwater lakes to be found on Earth.
In numerical terms the cichlids (family Cichlidae), dominate Lake Tanganyika, as regards both species and individuals. One of the peculiarities of the genus Tropheus, found only in Lake Tanganyika, is that these extremely specialized fishes are unable to cross large areas where there are no aggregations of rocks aggregations of the rocks that from their particular habitat. As a result these cichlids have evolved distinct variants, easily distinguished by their coloration, in practically every rocky zone. Because coloration plays a major role in the courtship of these cichlids, they are often incredibly colorful.
All the color variants know to date - more than 120, including the newest discoveries, never before pictured in print - are here for the first time portrayed in words and photos in a single book. In the course of more than 10 years of intensive involvement with these fishes, the author, Peter Schupke, has compiled all the information available on these spectacularly attractive Tropheus. The most recent research, using the latest scientific methods (such as DNA analysis), has been included.
The aquarist is provided with all the information required for the successful maintenance and breeding of these fishes in the aquarium. Aquarists and scientists alike will find in this AQUALOG a unique work of reference, which, like all AQUALOG lexica, can be kept up to date over the years to come by means of supplements.
PS-703 Africa
Cichlids of Lake Malawi and Tanganyika by Axelrod and Burgess hardback, 1988, 384
pages, 450 Color photos, 100 black & white photos $21.53
RD-016 African Cichlids of Lake Tanganyika (For the Freshwater
Aquarium) by David E. Boruchowitz
2000, hardback,
64 pages, 124 color photos $9.95
Covers physical properties of Lake Tanganyika and how they affect the fish life in it. Also concentrates on the practical aspects of keeping these cichlids in home aquarium.
N-704 AquaLex Catalog
Tanganjikasee Cichliden Cichlids from Lake
Tanganyika By Hans-Joachim Herrmann paperback1996, Many color
Photographs $31.20
Just the words “East African Rift Lake” convey sufficient magic to attract the attention of those that have never even heard of cichlids. Imagine a body of water as large as the state of Maryland, filled with crystal clear water — fresh water — and teeming with millions of gaudily-colored fishes. Just like a coral reef without the salt water, the currents, and the tides. And Africa has two such lakes, both about the same size and both with a unique set of fishes, almost all of them found only in that particular lake. A part of Lake Malawi has been declared a World Heritage Site, the world’s first freshwater park. The fauna of Lake Tanganyika — with a depth of 1470 m the second deepest in the world — is thought to be older than six million years, and perhaps as old as 20 million. The lake may have been the cradle of most cichlids found today in East Africa. One of the most exciting groups of fishes, the cichlids, is dominant in both lakes Malawi and Tanganyika, with each lake harboring a staggering number of endemic species whose ranges are restricted not only to the lake in question but often also to a particular section of each lake. Some of the species occur only around tiny rocky reefs, with population densities as low as a few hundred individuals, while others are found lake-wide with millions caught every year by local fishermen. Since the 19th century, when Lake Malawi was discovered by Livingstone and Lake Tanganyika by Burton and Speke, scientists have been intrigued by the fact that so many species could originate in a single body of water. Leaving aside the intense scientific interest in African cichlids, these colorful creatures are also extremely popular with aquarists who are able to keep and breed many of them with ease. Each cichlid has an interesting story to tell; this book shows a collection of cichlid fishes that were caught in the act — the act of their behavior, the act of displaying their splendor — all demonstrating that they are celebrated segments of the rich tapestry of life in the magical lakes of Africa.
RE-622 Cichlids,
The Guide to Owning By Richard F. Stratton 2002, paperback,
64 pages, many color photos, Contents; Cichlid Envy, Secrets of Cichlid
Success, Kinds of Cichlids, The Cichlid Tank, Cichlids of the Americas, Cichlids
of Africa, Index and Photo Credits
$5.99
T-67
The Cichlid Aquarium by Dr. Paul Loiselle Revised and Expanded. A comprehensive study of the
fascinating Family Cichlidae; including unique insights into their biology in nature. A
survey of the intriguing but often violent behavior of cichlids, explaining how to modify
their less desirable aspects in captivity. Step by step guidance on setting up and
maintaining a cichlid aquarium as well a how to successfully cope with commonly
encountered problems. A catalog of the major cichlid groups explaining how their
behavioral characteristics influence maintenance and breeding in captivity.
$28.33
Cichlids - A Complete Introduction by Dr. Goldstein 1987, 128
pages, 120 Color photos, 34 Color line Drawings
N-687 The Cichlid Fishes Nature's Grand Experiment in Evolution by George
W. Barlow 335 pages, paperback, 2002 $18.00N-874 The Cichlids Fishes of Western Africa By Anton Lamboj, 2004, Size: 9 ¾" x 7", 256 pages, 622 color photographs, Hardback $79.99
Content Western Africa (Map), 7 Foreward, 8 Chapter 1: Some Comments on the Systematics of Cichlids from Western Africa, 11 Chapter 2: Natural Habitats of the Cichlids of Western Africa, 13 Chapter 3: Cichlids from West and Central Africa in Aquaria, 19 Chapter 4: The Cichlid Species of Western Africa, 21 Subfamily Heterochromidinae, 21 Genus Heterochromis Regan, 1920 Subfamily Pseudocrenilabrinae, 23 Tribe Tylochromini Genus Tylochromis Regan, 1920 Genus with specific status, 29 Genus Etia Schliewen & Stiassny, 2003 Tribe Tilapiini, 31 Genus Chilochromis Boulenger, 1902 Genus Gobiocichla Kanazawa, 1951 Genus Konia Trewavas, Green & Corbet, 1972 Genus Myaka Trewavas in Trewavas et al., 1972 Genus Oreochromis Gunther, 1889 Genus Pungu Trewavas, 1972 Genus Saratherodon Ruppel, 1852 Genus Steatocranus Boulenger, 1899 Genus Stomatepia Trewavas, 1962 Genus Tilapia Smith, 1840 Tribe Hemichromini, 94 Genus Anamolochromis Greenwood, 1985 Genus Hemichromis Peters, 1858 Tribe Pelmatochromini, 123 Genus Pterochromis Trewavas, 1973 Genus Pelmatochromis Steindachner, 1894 Tribe Chromidotilapiini, 127 Genus Benitochromis Lamboj, 2001 Genus Chromidotilapia Boulenger, 1898 Genus Divandu Lamboj & Snoeks, 2000 Genus Limbochromis Greenwood, 1987 Genus Nanochromis Pellegrin, 1904 Genus Parananochromis Greenwood, 1987 Genus Pelvicachromis Thys van den Audenaerde, 1968 Genus Teleogramma Boulenger, 1899 Genus Thysochromis Daget, 1988 Tribe Lamprologini, 202 Genus Lamprologus Schilthius, 1891 Tribe Haplochromini, 208 Genus Astatotilapia Pellegrin, 1903 Genus Chetia Trewavas, 1961 Genus Ctenochromis Peters, 1983 Genus Cyclopharynx Poll, 1948 Genus Orthochromis Greenwood, 1954 Genus Pharyngochromis Greenwood, 1979 Genus Pseudocrenilabrus Fowler, 1935 Genus Sargochromis Regen, 1920 Genus Schwetzochromis Poll, 1948 Genus Serranochromis Regen, 1920 Genus Thoracochromis Greenwood, 1979 List of References, 240 Index, 246
N-291
Cichlid Yearbook Volume III 1993, hardback, 100 pages $34.95
N-341
Cichlid Yearbook Volume IV 1994, hardback $34.95
N-400
Cichlid Yearbook Volume 5 by Ad Konings 1995 $34.95
N-456
Cichlid Yearbook Volume 6 by Ad Konings 1996, hardback. $34.95
Contents; Bathybates: beautiful predators from the depths (Ad Konings); Cyprichromis (Volker Puttberg); Problems with breeding Benthochromis tricoti (Paolo Salvagiani); On the differences between Petrochromis polyodon and P. famula (Hans-J. Herrmann); Two long-nosed cichlids (Mylochromis; Ad Konings); Sexual Selection in Lake Malawi Cichlids (Jay Stauffer & Karen Kellogg); A new Lethrinops with a peculiar bower (Ad Konings); The "Silver Torpedo" — an unusual cichlid (Peter Baasch); A real gem from the depths of Lake Malawi (Copadichromis; Peter Baasch); Polychromatism in rock dwelling Lake Victoria cichlids: types, distribution, and observations on their genetics (Ole Seehausen); Two Paretroplus species (Jean-Claude Nourissat); Oxylapia polli, the enigmatic cichlid of the Nosivolo River (Patrick de Rham); Notes on a little known cichlid from West Africa, Sarotherodon caudomarginatus (Boulenger, 1916), with some thoughts on the genus (Melanie Stiassny); A collecting expedition to Honduras (Theraps wesseli; Ross Socolof & Rusty Wessel); Amphilophus nourissati, an interesting earth-eater from Central America (Michel Keijman); The forgotten Thorichthys maculipinnis (Juan Miguel Artigas); Variation in Crenicichla regani (Frank Warzel); A new checkerboard cichlid from the Rio Tapajós (Frank Warzel); Mazarunia mazarunii — a rare South American cichlid (Willem Heijns); A review of the current exporting operations from the African Rift Lakes (Stuart Grant); The age of cichlid fishes (Martin Geerts);
N-195 Cichlids
(Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Georg Zurlo
1991, paperback, 72 pages, 20 color photos, 100 illustrations
in all $6.95 
N-835
Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by George Zurlo and David Schleser
2002, paperback, 96 pages, 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 $7.95
These colorful fish are native to Central and South America, Africa, and Asia, and hobbyists will find them available in many colors and varieties. Titles in the extensive Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series provide pet owners with basic information on keeping healthy, contented, well-cared-for animals. Facts and advice cover all aspects of pet care, which include proper feeding, housing, health care and much more. The text in each manual is supplemented with many vivid, full-color photos, and with instructive, anatomically accurate line art. Each manual has been individually written by a Breeder or experienced animal specialist.
TS-157 Cichlids
and all The Other Fishes of Lake Malawi, Ad Koning's Book of by Ad Konings Written by
a leading expert who not only studies the Malawi cichlids but also imports, breeds and
sells them, this book is the perfect identification guide for the hard-to-tell-apart
Malawi species and morphs. It concentrates on the cichlids, of course, and it provides
plenty of easy-to absorb text about caring for and breeding them. Among the over 1200
full-color photos, there are photos taken in the lake to show fishes in their true-to-life
best. 448 pages, hardback $71.93
TS-116 Cichlids
and all The Other Fishes of Lake Tanganyika, Pierre Brichard's Book of by Pierre
Brichard 544 pages, 1989, hardback, over 1000 Color photos $99.98
RE-607 Cichlids,
Dwarf Keeping and Breeding Them in Captivity By Brouchowitz 64 pages, paperback, many
Color photos, Focuses on keeping and breeding them in captivity. There's information
by experts on aquarium set-up, water quality, feeding, varieties within a species, and the
intricacies of breeding adults and raising fry. $5.09
N-438
Cichlids of The Americas by Wayne Leibel 1995, 96 pages, paperback. $12.95
TT-030 Cichlids
From Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika, Success with by Melke 1993, 192 pages, hardback,
over 200 Color photos $21.53
RE-610 Cichlids,
Malawi Keeping and Breeding Them in Captivity By Brouchowitz 64 pages, paperback, many
Color photos, Focuses on keeping and breeding them in captivity. There's information
by experts on aquarium set-up, water quality, feeding, varieties within a species, and the
intricacies of breeding adults and raising fry. $5.09
H-945 Cichlids of
The World by Goldstein 382 pages, 104 black & white photos, 270 Color photos,
hardback, Beautifully detailed and pertinently illustrated with full-color photos, the
book is a masterfully woven fabric of information and illustrations that can be put to
good use by hobbyists everywhere. Subjects covered include: What Cichlids Are; Cichlid
Behavior; Modes of Reproduction in Cichlids; Breeding Cichlids; Cichlid Fry; Foods for
Cichlids; Parasites of Cichlids; Cichlids of Asia; New World Cichlids; Cichlids of Africa;
Nomenclature; Bibliography; Index. $28.73
Darwin's Dreampond, Drama in Lake Victoria By Tijs Goldschmidt 1996, 274
pages, Documents the unusually broad
speciation of the cichlids of Lake Victoria, and how the introduction of the
large, predatory Nile perch disrupted the lake's intricate ecosystem (MIT
Press).
T-28 A
Fishkeeper's Guide to African Cichlids by Dr. Paul V Loiselle African
cichlids differ widely in their behavior and maintenance requirements and encompass every
reproductive method known to occur in the Family Cichlidae. This guide examines a wide
range of these fascinating fish, from the riverine species to the unique forms found in
Lakes Tanganyika and Malawi. 120 pages, 30,000 words, 100 color photographs and
illustrations. hardback $6.91
N-535 Freshwater
Coral Fish: Cichlids from Lake Malawi (Special 9) hardback, many
color photos, plus poster (Aqualog) $21.60
Description: The famous Malawi-Cichlids are as colorful as many marine fishes, but easier to keep and breed, with less technical effort. This Special provides useful tips from the specialist for successful maintainance. 64 of the most beautiful species are presented on the colorful poster! The fishes featured in this book are not just identified by their name but also code number. AQUALOG has developed an ingenious code number system which labels every known or newly discovered fish (incl. breeding forms etc.) with an individual code number. This number remains, despite any scientific renaming. Moreover, it enables you to communicate internationally about any fish without the danger of confusion regarding local names! If you require complete information on all fishes of this group, you'll find it in our AQUALOG-reference book "African Cichlids I Malawi-Mbuna"!
N-710 Lake Malawi
Cichlids (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Mark Smith 2000, paperback, 96 pages (Barron’s) $6.95
N-437 Lake Malawi Cichlids from
Tanzania by Spreinats 1995, hardback, 316 pages. $54.40
N-572 Lake Victoria
Rock Cichlids: Taxonomy, Ecology, and Distribution By Ole Seehausen hardcover,
size of 6" x 9.5", 1966, 304 pages $51.95This is the first popular book about Lake Victoria cichlids, and it reports about a species assemblage that is largely new to aquarists and scientists alike. The 173 species discussed constitute a Mbuna-like group of Lake Victoria cichlids, that was previously believed not to exist!Most emphasis is laid upon the presentation of the various species-complexes and species, with much new information about distribution, ecology, and behaviour in their natural environment. For this purpose underwater work using SCUBA was done for the first time in lake Victoria. High time therefore to look at Lake Victoria's rock cichlids more carefully.... The book is illustrated with 400 colour photos, maps, and drawings.
N-763 63 Lake Victoria Basin Cichlids (A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual) by
Mark Smith 2001, paperback, 92 pages, 6 1/2 x 7 7/8, many color photos $7.95 Several cichlid varieties constitute ninety percent of the fish in Lake Victoria and surrounding waters. All make colorful additions to the hobbyist’s fish tank. Here is a wealth of advice and information on keeping these fascinating fish. Barron's comprehensive Pet Owner's Manuals are heavily illustrated and filled with useful information. 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.
Malawi Cichlids in Their Natural habitat by Ad Konings
N-173-1ST 1989, 303 pages, hardback $45.00
N-954 The Midas
Cichlid Species Complex in Two
Nicaraguan Crater Lakes 2002,
paperback, 47 pages $14.95
The Midas Cichlid species complex in two Nicaraguan crater lakes in: Cuadernos de investigacion de la UCA, vol. 12
This volume, produced by Cichlid Press for the University of Central America in Managua, contains the description of three new Nicaraguan cichlids and is illustrated by 40 excellent color photos that show these and related species in their natural habitat. The two papers are:McKaye, K.R., J. R. Stauffer Jr., E.P. Van Den Berghe, R. Vivas, L.J. Lopez
Perez, J. K. McCrary, R. Waid, A. Konings, W.-J. Lee, T.D. Kocher. 2002.
Behavioral, Morphological and Genetic Evidence of Divergence of the Midas
Cichlid Species Complex in Two Nicaraguan Crater Lakes. Cuadernos de la
Investigación de la UCA. Vol. 12: pp 19-47.
N-559 Offshore
Cichlids of Lake Malawi By George Turner 1996, hardback, 230 pages $38.00
This book, the first ever guide to the cichlid fishes of the offshore waters of Lake Malawi, shows that this habitat harbors a great diversity of little-known cichlid species. Aquarists will be fascinated by the wealth of previously-unknown brilliantly-colored and bizarrely-shaped species. Information on distinguishing features, color, size, distribution and abundance, commercial importance, diet, reproduction, and taxonomy are given for 199 species, 79 of which are presently undescribed. 186 color and 44 black and white photographs illustrate all species.
N-460 South American Cichlids I (Aqualog 2) By Glasers and Glaser
N-460Sup1 Supplement 1 for South American Cichlids I (Aqualog) $3.09
N-460Sup2 Supplement 2 for South American Cichlids I (Aqualog) $3.09
N-460Sup3 Supplement 3 for South American Cichlids I (Aqualog) $3.09
N-460Sup4 Supplement 4 for South American Cichlids I (Aqualog) $3.09
Description: The first of four volumes on South American Cichlids. On 112 pages and 500 excellent full color photos, all Cichla, Crenicichla, Teleocichla, Guianacara, Geophagus, Gymnogeophagus Satanoperca, Acarichthys, Uaru, Biotodoma, Astronotus, Retroculus,and Chaetobranchopsis are presented. All AQUALOG -reference books introduce each fish (incl. breeding forms etc.)ast one color photo and a short description. The ingenious code number system labels every known or newly discovered fish with an individual code number. This number remains, despite any scientific renaming. Moreover, it enables you to communicate internationally about any fish without the danger of confusion regarding local names! Your AQUALOG -reference book always stays up-to-date! All newly discovered or bred species are regularly published as supplements or so-called "stickups" in our AQUALOGnews. These stickers can be attached to the empty pages at the end of your book.
N-461 South American Cichlids II (Aqualog 3) By Glasers and Glaser
N-461Sup2 Supplement 2 for South American Cichlids II (Aqualog) $3.09
N-461Sup3 Supplement 3 for South American Cichlids II (Aqualog) $3.09
N-461Sup5 Supplement 5 for South American Cichlids II (Aqualog) $3.09
Description: This second of four volumes contains on 112 pages and 500 brilliant color photos of renowned photographers all dwarf cichlids like Apistogramma, Biotoecus, Crenicara, Dicrossus, Nannacara, Taeniacara, and Microgeophagus, previously known as Papiliochromis. Easy-to-read text, symbols and code-numbers make identification easy. All AQUALOG -reference books introduce each fish (incl. breeding forms etc.) with at least one color photo and a short description. The ingenious code number system labels every known or newly discovered fish with an individual code number. This number remains, despite any scientific renaming. Moreover, it enables you to communicate internationally about any fish without the danger of confusion regarding local names! Your AQUALOG -reference book always stays up-to-date! All newly discovered or bred species are regularly published as supplements or so-called "stickups" in our AQUALOGnews. These stickers can be attached to the empty pages at the end of your book.
N-554 South
American Dwarf Cichlids Apistogramma, Crenicara, Microgeophagus By Mayland and Bork
1997, hardback, 187 pages, many color photos $44.95
Description: This book gives comprehensive information about the popular dwarf cichlids of South America. It makes a wonderful completion to AQUALOG South American Cichlids II.
N-745 Tanganyika Cichlid Aquarium,
The
(Complete Pet Owner's Manual) by Georg Zurlo 2001, paperback, 64 pages, 6
1/2 x 7 7/8 $6.95
Lake Tanganyika Cichlids come in many interesting varieties, and aquarium hobbyists who want to keep them in an environment where they can thrive will appreciate the detailed advice offered in this manual. Books in the Complete Pet Owner's Manuals series present basic information about pets for new or soon-to-be owners. Advice and instruction covers feeding, housing, health care, training, grooming, protection against hazards, and more. Texts emphasize pet care basics and are easy for all readers to understand, but most titles also present facts that even experienced pet owners and Breeders will find new and useful. All books in this series are filled with high quality full-color photos and instructive line art.
N-311
Tanganyika Cichlids by AD Konings 1988, 272 pages, hardback $50.00
The classic treatment on the cichlids of Lake Tanganyika! This book features more than 200 color photographs never published before and taken in Lake Tanganyika, the cichlids' natural habitat. Many of these excellent underwater pictures were taken by Horst Walter Dieckhoff. While reading this book you may easily imagine yourself scuba-diving in the wonderous world of Lake Tanganyika.
N-588 Tanganyika
cichlids in their natural habitat by Ad Konings 272 pages, hardback $65.00
In this completely new treatment of the cichlids of Lake Tanganyika, more than 200 different species are characterized by their distribution, coloration, and habitat preferences. More than 920 photographs (the majority never published before) illustrate the cichlids from the entire lake; 683 photos (75%!) were taken underwater and show the cichlids at their best: in their natural habitat. The book is a large edition (8" x 11").
N-457
Tanganyika Cichlids, Back to Nature Guide to By Ad Konings 128 pages, 320
color photos, hardcover, and size: 7" x 9.5", 1996 $18.00
There is no other group of aquarium fishes which has evoked such a passion among hobbyists as Tanganyikan cichlids have. For many an aquarist they represent a life-long addiction to keeping, breeding and, most of all, observing these interesting fishes. Why is this? The answer is easy: Tanganyika cichlids are the most interesting aquarium fishes known today. They provide hobbyists with a combination of attractive fishes, interesting behavior, and easy maintenance, with the added benefit that the sale of their offspring can sometimes cover most of the cost of keeping them. This guide provides an overview of the species currently available and some basic information on how to keep them in the most natural way.
ADI-40 Discus and
Angelfish issue #40 30 pages $2.95 $1.00 each
ADI-41 Rift Valley Cichlids $2.95 $1.00 each
Buntbarsche Bulletin (Journal American Cichlid Association) Price Per
Issue 
Cichlasoma Power! (Bulletin of the Cichlasoma Study Group) Price Per Issue 
Cichild Aquarists of Southern California Price Per Issue 
The Advance Cichild Aquarists of Southern California Price Per Issue 
Cichlid Communique
(Published by the Pacific Coast Cichlid Association)
Price
per issue
FV-30
Tetra's Video For a Successful Cichild Aquarium $15.75 * How to establish and maintain a successful
Cichlid aquarium * Color review of 85 different Cichlids * Breeding and compatibility
information (22 minutes)
FV-72
The World of Discus I
by Heiko Bleher King of the Amazon history and care 59 Minutes (used copy only) $54.95
FV-73
The World of Discus II by Heiko Bleher A life for Discus Dr. Eduard
Schmidt-Focke
59 Minutes (used copy only) $54.95
FV-74
The World of Discus III
by HEIKO BLEHER Pioneer of modern Discus breeding Manfred Gobel $54.95