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Tanganyika, Africa's Inland Sea From breathtaking volcanic sceneries, to pygmy shell-dwelling fishes, from freshwater jelly fishies, to fighting featherfin cichlids. Rare species, fascinating behaviours, this is Tanganyika Alive. Every double spread page inside this book tells a vibrant life story about one of the last pristine underwater realms on earth. Now you can enjoy this unique enviroment in a high quality limited edition coffee table book.

	Fitor,Angel Tanganyika, Africa's Inland Sea Aurthor: Fitor,Angel ISBN: 3936027943 / 9783936027945 Inventory Number: 978845 Description: 2008. 26cm.Pp.192. 300 colour underwater photographs. Hardbound. £ 74.95 (excluding postage)

Lake Malawi Cichlids from Tanzania This is the first book on the identification and classification of cichlids from the Tanzanian shores of Lake Malawi and a professional aid in the determination of new species. Most of the photographs are unique underwater pictures of newly discovered species. The book describes in detail the species and their biotopes.

	Lake Malawi Cichlids from Tanzania Aurthor: Dr Andreas Spreinat ISBN: 9783931328009 Inventory Number: 979035 Description: Privately published, 23cm. 316 pages. 550 colour photos. Hardcover. £ 14.99 (excluding postage)

OUT OF PRINT - Aqualog African Cichlids I, Malawi - Mbuna

	Aqualog African Cichlids I, Malawi - Mbuna Aurthor: Schraml, E ISBN: Inventory Number: 002181 Description: 28cm. Pp.240. 1500 colour photos. Hardbound. Depicts all the species known to date. £ 00.00 (excluding postage)

The Species of the Genus Tropheus Lake Tanganyika is one of the most fascinating lakes in the world. The cichlids of Lake Tanganyika dominate the fish fauna, in number of species as well as in numbers of specimens. The species of the cichlid genus Tropheus are so specialized in feeding habits that they do not disperse beyond the rocky areas. As a result the fish of this genus has developed its own quite distinguishable colour variety for almost every single reef in the lake. Because the display of colour is an important factor in the courtship behaviour of these fish, the different varieties have developed beautiful colour and patterns. For the first time, all known colour varieties, over 120 including the latest, never pictured varieties, are described and illustrated. A 10 year survey by the author, Peter Schupke, has resulted in a comprehensive book in which the latest scientific methods have been included. For the aquarium hobyist all the necessary information for successful care and breeding of these beautiful species is provided.

	Aqualog African Cichlids II Cichlids of Lake Tanganyika, Part 1, The Species of the Genus Tropheus Aurthor: Schupke, P ISBN: Inventory Number: 002180 Description: 2003. 28cm. Pp.192. 450 colour photos & illustrations. Hardbound. £ 39.99 (excluding postage)

Aqualog African Cichlids III, Malawi II, Peacocks This book describes all Peacock cichlids (Aulonocara, Alticorpus, Lethrinops, Taeniolethrinops and Tramitichromis). As usual all fish can be identified by magnificent colour photos.

	Aqualog African Cichlids III, Malawi II, Peacocks Aurthor: Schraml, E ISBN: Inventory Number: 002841 Description: 2005. 28cm. Pp.128. Hardbound. £ 29.99 (excluding postage)

Celebrating Cichlids from Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika 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 splendour - all demonstrating that they are celebrated segments of the rich tapestry of life in the magical lakes of Africa.

	Celebrating Cichlids from Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika Aurthor: Konings, Ad ISBN: 1-932892-02-8 / 9781932892024 Inventory Number: 003715 Description: 2005. 30cm. Pp.176. 400 colour photos. £ 54.95 (excluding postage)

The Haplochromines Fifteen haplochromine species from Lake Kivu, a deep natural dam lake on the Rwandese-Zairean border, are described or redescribed. All species are endemic to the lake. Taxonomic novelties include the description of three new species. For each species relevant literature is discussed and a detailed morphological description and diagnosis given. A detailed colour description of live and preserved specimens is given separately for both males and females. Guide lines for determination of the sepcies are given.

	The Haplochromines (Teleostei, Cichlidae) of Lake Kivu (East Africa): A Taxonomic Revision with Notes on Their Ecology Aurthor: Snoeks, J ISBN: Inventory Number: 001207 Description: 1994. 29cm. Pp.221. 35 colour photos on 7 plates (habitats and specimens), 28 figures & maps, 52 tables. Paperback. £ 29.95 (excluding postage)

Malawi Cichlids in their Natural Habitat This fourth, revised, edition of the definitive study of Lake Malawi cichlids discusses 843 species, 822 illustrated. The species are characterised by their habitat preference, distribution, and colouration. Almost all of these photographs were taken in the lake and show the fishes in their natural habitat.

	Malawi Cichlids in their Natural Habitat, 4th edition Aurthor: Konings, Ad ISBN: 1932892052 / 9781932892055 Inventory Number: 978502 Description: Fourth (revised) edn., 2007. 27cm. Pp.424 pages. 1760 photos (mostly colour). Hardbound. £ 70.99 (excluding postage)

Tanganyika Cichlids in their Natural Habitat 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.

	Tanganyika Cichlids in their Natural Habitat Aurthor: Konings, Ad ISBN: Inventory Number: 002142 Description: 1998. 28cm. Pp.272. Colour photos. Hardbound. £ 70.99 (excluding postage)

The Cichlid Diversity of Lake Malawi / Nyasa / Niassa This is primarily a scientific book, in some ways a sequel to the 1989 revision of Lake Malawi haplochromines by Eccles and Trewavas, but not covering all the genera. It is a documentation of recent work by Jos Snoeks and colleagues, European and African, on the cichlids of the Lake, and includes a major revision of Copadichromis with descriptions of new species, a review of Nimbochromis, a study of the deep-water Placidochromis species, again with new taxa described, a review of the sifters (Lethrinops et al.), and chapters on biogeography and sampling. There is also a short overview of the non-cichlids. The illustrations include a large number of colour drawings, B/W photos (mainly of specimens) and a number of colour photos of live fish by Ad Konings. Not light reading, but an invaluable work of reference for anyone with a serious interest in Malawi cichlids.

	The Cichlid Diversity of Lake Malawi / Nyasa / Niassa, Identification, Distribution and Taxonomy Aurthor: Snoeks, J. (editor) ISBN: Inventory Number: 002819 Description: 2004. 30cm. Pp.360. Hardbound. £ 50.00 (excluding postage)

Offshore Cichlids of Lake Malawi This book, the first ever guide to the cichlid fishes of the offshore waters of Lake Malawi, shows that this habitat harbours a great diversity of little-known cichlid species. Aquarists will be fascinated by the wealth of previously-unknown brilliantly-coloured and bizarrely-shaped species. Information on distinguishing features, colour, size, distribution and abundance, commercial importance, diet, reproduction, and taxonomy are given for 199 species, 79 of which are presently undescribed. 186 colour and 44 black and white photographs illustrate all species.

	Offshore Cichlids of Lake Malawi Aurthor: Turner, G.F ISBN: Inventory Number: 000191 Description: 1996. 24cm. Pp.320. Colour photos. Hardback. £ 35.00 (excluding postage)

Fish Communities in Lake Tanganyika Since 1979 a Japanese-African research team has been studying the biology of fishes in the rocky littoral zone of Lake Tanganyika researching their behaviour, ecology, genetics and evolution with a view to clarifying the factors maintaining the exceptionally high species diversity found there. This book provides a comprehensive review of the major findings of these studies in Lake Tanganyika during the past two decades and provides a unique insight into the interactions within a tropical freshwater community. Partial contents : Phylogenetic relations and evolution of Tanganyikan cichlids; Trophic ecomorphology of Tanganyikan cichlids, Evolution of parental care and mating systems among Tanganyikan cichlids; Habitat use in cichlid fishes for breeding; Shell-brooding cichlid fishes of Lake Tanganyika; Early life histories of pelagic fishes. There are eight further chapters mostly on cichlid fishes. Text in English.

	Fish Communities in Lake Tanganyika Aurthor: H., M. Hori & M. Nagoshi (editors) ISBN: 487689042X Inventory Number: 004605 Description: 1997. 27cm. Pp.298. Hardbound. £ 142.50 (excluding postage)

The Catfishes of Africa African catfishes are a particularly diverse group of fishes. However, only a few of them have gained a permanent place in the aquarium hobby, mainly because they are inadequately known and have to date been imported only in limited numbers. This book should at least alleviate the first of these problems and demonstrate just how varied and interesting African catfishes are. This book is, as far as it is known, the first to present an overview of the entire African catfish group, and many of the photos illustrate the species in question for the very first time. New species are yet to be discovered and others may be known but remain undescribed. Includes much valuable information on habitats, care and spawning.

	The Catfishes of Africa, A Handbook for Identification and Maintenance Aurthor: Kawanabe, H., M. Hori & M. Nagoshi (editors) ISBN: 3936027838 / 9783936027839 Inventory Number: 978560 Description: 2008. 24cm. Pp.608. 1100 colour photos, numerous figures and maps. Hardbound. £ 79.99 (excluding postage)

Malawian Cichlid Fishes Standard work with full systematic descriptions published for the first time.

	Malawian Cichlid Fishes, The Classification of some Haplochromine Genera Aurthor: Eccles, D. & E.Trewavas ISBN: Inventory Number: 002141 Description: 1989. 30cm. Pp.334. 196 photos and figures, keys. Softbound. £ 43.00 (excluding postage)

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