Aqualog: Loricariidae All L-Numbers, New 2nd. Edition

This is a stunning tour-de-force coverage of the Loricarids. Considering the price, it had better be good, and it is. To start with, the production values are very high. Thick, heavy, glossy pages. Crisp, clear photos. This is a "coffee-table" type of book. Indeed, even people who have no interest in fishkeeping who have seen this book have been mesmerized by the amazing patterns and coloration of various Loricariids. Second, the info is excellent. Using the L-system, the fish are placed in numerical order. Each page has eight pictures (in 2 columns of 4 pix each), and under each picture are the genus and species names, a common name when there is one, where the fish come from, and a string of icons covering what the fish eats, temperature range, pH, etc. It also lists the maximim size the fish might attain. Although I'm not a big fan of using icons, they save a LOT of space and the information is available even if you have to work a little for it. Additionally, there are some blank spots later in the book. The authors have left them blank to accommodate paste-in stickers (pictures) of newly-discovered fish, with the stickers being available in the related Aqualog - news copies (it's a magazine). I am very impressed by the authors not just showing a single specimen for each L number. They have multiple pictures, showing various ages (adolescent vs. adult) and color varieties. This is VERY valuable, because not every individual looks exactly the same. The book is VERY useful if you are trying to identify an individual specimen, but is equally (or perhaps more) enjoyable to just leaf through. If you're looking for more extensive info or a cheaper alternative, try Ingo Seidel's "Back to Nature Guide to L-Catfishes." Otherwise, this is a fantastic book, and if you enjoy bottomfish, you should enjoy this one.

This book is the best and most uptodate book one can find on the identifacation of all L-numbered catfish. If one is looking to purchase or collect this fish I highly recomend this book. The many picture of the fish are very good. The only draw back is the care information could be better. the reader must rely on smbols to determine the care of the various fish. But for identifaction there is none better.

Love this book great photo s

Intense book regarding all loricariidae catfish. Even obscure fish are located in this book. Great photos that help identify the fish

Older printing. Many newer pleco not included.

I love this book it has a lot of great information

very nice book

I don't know why I waited so long??? Great identification / wish list builder.

Es ist super, aber um das Buch zu vervollständigen muss man sich um so eine Zeitschrift abonnieren

Une vrai bible pour les passionnés !

Quality book for those with an above average interest in the subject matter. There is not an abundance of information on the fish nor on how they should best be kept. Where the book shines is as an identification and classification resource. From page 33 through to page 258 there are 8 small photos of L numbers per page and on page 259 there are 4 photos. These photos cover full body, side and top view images. There are also some images of the head and mouth. The first 30 or so pages give very brief info on different species, half of that space is written in English the other half in German. The book description on the back page states it covers all L-numbers from 1 to 350 and all LDA- numbers from 1- 76 with 1800 photos. It also states it is accepted as a world wide resource work for dealers, breeders and aquarists. Indeed I first saw this book in an aquatic store where it was being used as an identification resource by staff who kindly showed me. The impression it made on me encouraged me to order it online when I returned home. This is a very good volume of work that could be of benefit to anyone that has a keen interest and wants to keep some of the species.

Libro interesante para contrastar imagenes y denominacion de loricaridos. Lleva paginas en blanco para añadir nuevos descubrimientos

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