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U-795 The California Barracuda by Walford 1932, paperback, 122 pages $10.00
U-815 California Marine Fish Landings For 1972 and Designated Common Names of Certain Marine Organisms of California by Gates and Frey 1974, paperback, 90 pages $10.00
U-312 Cardinal Tetras By Axelrod 1980, hardback, 93 pages $10.00
U-583 The Care of Water Pets by Pels 1955, hardback, 119 pages, ex-library copy. $10.00
U-344 Caribbean Reef Fishes by Randall 1968, hardback, 318 pages. $15.00
U-200 Catfish by Emmens and Axelrod 1968, paperback, 96 pages $7.50
U-380 Catfish by Emmens and Axelrod 1968, paperback, 96 pages. $7.50
U-220 Catfishes by Emmens and Axelrod 1978, hardback, 96 pages $12.50
U-215 Catalog of The Freshwater Fishes of Africa by Boulenger, published by The American Killifish Assoc. Covers Killifish. 1969, 86 pages. $20.00
U-529 a Catalogue of The Type Specimens of Recent Fishes in The Natural History Museum of Stanford University by Bohlke a minute new herring-like characid fish genus adapted for plankton feeding, from the Rio Negro, Bohlke. 1953, paperback, 170 pages. $10.00
UB-481 Channel Catfish Production in Ponds by John Jensen 14 pages, paperback $5.00
U-24 The Cheiroduntinae, a Subfamily of Minute Characid Fishes of South America by Eigenmann 1915, paperback, 99 pages, plus plates. $95.00
UB-47 Cichlden Entdeckungen und Neuimporte Band III by Wolfgang Staeck 1983, hardback, 351 pages (written in German) $40.00
UB-43 Cichlids By Robert J. Goldstein, Ph. D. 1970, hardback, 254 pages $12.50
wpe1B.jpg (1882 bytes) UB-003 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 (TS-157 ) $50.00
UB-001 Cichlids of North & Central America by Donald Conkel 1993, hardback, 191 pages, over 250 color photos $50.00
UB-569 The Cichlid Aquarium by Dr. Paul Loiselle 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. 1985, hardback, 288 pages $12.50
wpe9.jpg (1935 bytes) U-29 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. $17.50
wpe9.jpg (1935 bytes)U-34 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. has about 1 inch of spinal damage to the top corner (Autographed) $12.50
U-357 Cichlid Indexes by American Cichlid Association 218 pages, loose not bound. $20.00
U-551 The Cichlid Monthly Magazine, Victorian Cichlid Society, Feb 1977. $5.00
wpe8.jpg (1939 bytes) UB-72 Cichlids of The Americas by Wayne Leibel 1995, 96 pages, paperback. (Autographed) $10.00
Your guide to the world’s most fascinating freshwater fish. Author: Dr. Wayne S. Leibel, Paperback, Pages: 96, Publisher: Bowtie Press,  Copyright: 1995,  Approximate Size: 8 ½ x 11'  Description; Contents; Forward; What is a Cichlid?; The Diversity Of Cichlids; A Short History; Why American Cichlids?; Getting Started with Cichlids; Selecting A Tank; Setting Up The Tank; Decorating the Tank; Water Management; Water Chemistry; Water Quality; Filtration: The Theory; Filtration – Practical Solutions; Water Changes; Selecting and Maintaining Cichlids; How To Buy Fish; Feeding; Cichlid Health; Cichlids in the Community Tank; The All-Cichlid Community Tank; Keeping Single Pet Cichlids; Captive Breeding; How Do They Breed?; Getting Started; The Cichlid Breeder’s Ten Commandments; Selecting Spawnable Fish; Getting Them Ready To Breed; Helping Things Along; When All Else Fails; There are eggs!; Community Tank Or Group Spawnings; Artificial Mouthbrooders; Handling Mouthbrooders; When the Eggs Hatch; Feeding And Rearing The Fry; When To Remove The Fry; What Do I Do With Them All?; Which Fish to Keep; What’s in a Name; Why Do Names Change?; An Overview Of Natural Groupings; Reviewing And Rating The Fish; Advance and Beyond; Top Ten Beginner Cichlids; Beginner’s Fish That Aren’t; Other Less Common Fish; When A Fish Isn’t Working Out; A Final Word About Hybrids and Hybridization; New World Cichlids Commonly Encountered; Less Common New World Cichlids You May Encountered; Appendices; Where Do I Go From Here?; Glossary; About the Author; Index
wpe2C.jpg (1906 bytes) UB-98 Cichlids of The World by Goldstein 1988, 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. $17.50
UB-006 Cichlids: The Pictorial Guide Volume 1  Pablo Tepoot & Ian M. Tepoot  (Autographed by Pablo) 1995, hardback, 206 pages $50.00
UB-99 Cichlids Quarterly Angelfish 64 pages, paperback, not dated $10.00
wpe12.jpg (1782 bytes) UB-008 Cichlid Yearbook, The  Volume 5 by Ad Konings 1995, hardback, 96 pages, autographed $20.00
UB-009 Cichlid Yearbook, The  Volume 1 by Ad Konings 1991, paperback, 98 pages, minor water damage on the lower right corner $20.00
UB-36 African Cichlids I  Cichlids from West Africa  A Handbook for their Identification, Care, and Breeding By Horst Linke and Dr. Wolfgang Staeck 1994, hardback, 200 pages $20.00
U-848 Coasts by Bird 1969, paperback, 246 pages $10.00
Cold-Blooded Vertebrates Part I Fishes by Hildebrad, Parts II and III Amphibians and Reptilies by Gilmore and Cochran
U-855 1930, hardback, 375 pages $15.00
U-876 1943, hardback, 375 page $12.50

UB-501 The Cod     The uncommon history of a common fish and its impact on American life from Viking to the present by Albert C. Jensen  1972, hardback, 182 pages $20.00
U-907 Common Marine Bivalves of California by Fitch 1953, paperback, 102 pages $12.50
U-908 Common Ocean Fishes of The California Coast 1953, paperback, 184 pages $12.50
U-592 Common Sea Shore Life of Southern California by Hedgpeth and Hinton 1961, paperback, 65 pages. $5.00
UB-490 Community Aquarium  A Complete Introduction by Axelrod 128 pages, paperback, 1987 $5.00
UB-645 The Complete Aquarium   Encyclopedia of Tropical Freshwater Fish    Editor Dr. J. D. Van Ramshorst 1995, hardback, 391 pages, over 500 color photos $20.00
U-694 The Complete Aquarium By Scott 1991, hardback, 192 pages $20.00
UB-669 The Complete Aquarium  Problem Solver  by Kevin W. Boyd  1990, paperback, 78 pages $10.00
UB-117 The Complete Home Aquarium By Hans J. Maryland 1976, hardback, 223 pages $12.50
UB-597 Complete Book of Dwarf Cichlids by Hans-Joachim Richter 1989, hardback, 208 pages $30.00
U-995 The Complete Book of Tropical Fish (no author given) 1953, hardback, 159 pages $7.50
 UB-69 The Conscientious Marine Aquarist A Commonsense Handbook for Successful Saltwater Hobbyists By Robert M. Fenner Brining the ethics and curiosity of a marine ecologist to the home aquarium field, Robert Fenner provides new standards and fresh insights into the intelligent selection and care of captive saltwater fishes and invertebrates. As a pragmatic, hands-on guide for beginning to intermediate hobbyists, The Conscientious Marine Aquarist demystifies the process of planning, setting up, stocking, and managing a beautiful, thriving slice of the tropical ocean. A leading advocate for the responsible collection and care of wild-caught specimens, Fenner starts with the basics -- "What is a fish?" -- and proceeds to give the reader the scientific background and expert-level secrets to being a smarter consumer, better steward, and more successful marine aquarium keeper. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist includes: Honest Advice for Beginners, Great Fishes & Invertebrates for the Home Aquarium, Foolproof Setup Techniques, Species to Avoid, 432 pages, 1988, Full-color photographs throughout  paperback $17.50
Coral Fishes Their Care and Maintenance by Ravensdale
U-371 1967, hardback, 255 pages $15.00
U-84 1971, hardback, 137 pages $10.00
U-798 A Coral Island by Heatwole 1981, hardback, 200 pages $12.50
UB-612 Coral Reefs by Les Holliday 1989, hardback, 204 pages, many color photos $20.00
U-986 Corals by Burgess 1979, hardback, 93 pages $10.00
UB-007 Corydoras The most popular armored catfishes of South America by Seub 1993, 206 pages, hardback, 350 color photos, cover 128 Corydoras species $50.00
U-838 Creatures of The Sea by Capt. William B. Gray 1960, hardback, 216 pages $7.50
U-626 Culture and Diseases of Game Fishes By Davis 1965, hardback, 332 pages $15.00
wpe3B.jpg (1597 bytes) U-611 Cure and recognize aquarium fish diseases by Dr Schubert 1974, paperback, 128 pages $10.00