Readings

"The waters of Lake Tanganyika are clear, dark and deep, but the shallow, sunlit edges are where most of the cichlids live.

Brown or green Eretmodus algae scrapers, covered with blue spots, thrive among the breaking waves; the turbulent water pushes their rounded backs onto the rock surfaces instead of pulling them off. These fish nip algae off the rocks with their chisel-like teeth. Their neighbors the Tanganicodus insect pickers also have round backs. But the pointed heads, sharp snouts and long, fine teeth of these cichlids are adapted to plucking insect larvae from within the crevices.

In calmer waters, old snail shells are strewn on sandy shelves between the boulders. Inside these live tiny female Lamprologus cichlids, along with their eggs and young. The yellow, green or brown males are too large to enter the abode. Instead they steal shells—sometimes with females inside from one another, and posture and preen around their harems."

"Here, we provide a current inventory of the cichlid fish fauna of Lake Tanganyika, providing a complete list of all valid 208 Tanganyikan cichlid species, and discuss the taxonomic status of more than 50 undescribed taxa on the basis of the available literature as well as our own observations and collections around the lake."

One of the world’s legendary tropical fish publications, read by tens of thousands of enthusiasts who are passionate about keeping fascinating and thriving freshwater aquariums in homes, offices, schools, and businesses.

Magazine dedicated to fishes from Tanganyika lake... yes, mostly endemic surprising fauna!

A journey to the amazing underwater natural wonders of the deepest and oldest lake on the African continent. From breathtaking volcanic sceneries to pygmy shell-dwelling fishes; from freshwater jellyfishes to fighting featherfin cichlids; rare species, fascinating behaviours.

Locations; Columbia Brazil Sarawak Florida Sulawesi With 200 breathtaking coloured pictures 200 pages of pure enthusiasm

This illustrated book features 300 colour photos of the fish, habitats and people living along the Amazon river.

The Book of ADA is an excellent resource that should be read by all aquascapers- from beginner to pro. A valuable source of inspiration and knowledge passed from the hero of planted aquariums- the late, great Takashi Amano.

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