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TROPHEUS in their Natural Habitat (Tanganyika Cichlids) Hardcover – April 15, 2013

by Ad Konings (Author)

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Cichlids of the genus Tropheus have fascinated aquarists since they were first exported from Lake Tanganyika in the late 1950s. It may have been their "unconventional" shape, or the fact that females brood their offspring to a relatively large size inside their mouths, that initially appealed to hobbyists. They are still some of the most popular cichlids kept in aquaria. Over the years much has been said about their incredible diversity of coloration, with almost any new area collected in the lake resulting in new variants, and the emphasis in the aquarium literature has almost always been on the number of variants, morphs, or species that exist in the lake. Behaviorists have, however, discovered that Tropheus species exhibit unique breeding behavior not recorded from any other group of cichlids. Their behavior in the wild, as you will read in this book, is ruled by ecological factors that cannot realistically be duplicated in the aquarium, and for this reason these fish behave rather differently in captivity. The information in this book is based on observations in the wild and almost all photographs were taken in the lake and show the fishes in their natural habitat.

Contents: Introduction, Lake Tanganyika, Maps, The Genus, The Species, Geographical Variation, Territory, Feeding, Breeding, Classification, In the Aquarium, References, Index.
160 pages, 300 color photos, hardcover.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hollywood Import & Export Inc.; 1st edition (April 15, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1932892125
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1932892123
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds

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Physical Science Guy

Tropheus are the Gems of Tanganyika

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2013

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I have maintained and bred African Cichlids for almost 2 decades. The Genus Tropheus is by far my favorite of the genus' that are available in the hobby. At one point I maintained over 2 dozen varieties of Tropheus. They are truly a challenging and beautiful genus to maintain and study.

Ad Konings has proven once again that he can write an excellent text on the fish of the Rift Lakes of Africa. "Tropheus in their Natural Habitat" is an outstanding addition to any aquarist 's and must have publication for the African Cichlid aficionado in particular. The book clearly describes the various color morphs and catch locations of the various T. Moorii varieties and well as T. Duboisi and T. Brichardi.

The images of the fish in their natural setting in the lake are breath taking and wonderful. In reading this text, one cannot help but think of what it might be like to dive with these Gems of Tanganyika and experience them for yourself in their natural environment.

Though breeding is a chapter in the text, the content is rudimentary to a person experienced with the genus. It's more a basics of reproduction in nature as compared to actual "how to" in an aquarist's fishroom.

This is another 5 star publication from Mr Konnings, that I'm sure that you will enjoy again and again.

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enea parimbelli

Tropheus by Ad

Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013

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It's been almost 10 years since the latest good book on the genus Tropheus. These fish deserved an update and ad did it right

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travis

Awesome Tropheus book

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2019

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Very informative book with great photos. If you like Tropheus get this book!!!

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2013

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Full of facts, photos, knowledge - good for reading, watching and possessing... Buy and read this position. Lake Tanganyika in your home.

Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015

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This is a must have book for Tropheus and Petrochromis lovers

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jason mcmurray

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016

Great book

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014

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This is a well loved book in our home!

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2013

I do wish there were more pictures of variants. Also, the map of the lake in the first few pages would have been better as a pull out poster or a usable "key"/mini version of the map would have been great too. Ad is very knowledgeable and this is a great reference for beginners and more advanced aquarist.

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