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Okay, some I'm getting hooked on this hobby big-time and I have more questions than any one person should. There is tons of great info on this sight but because of my learning style, I'm having difficulty absorbing anything unless I print out whole threads and highlight the info I want.

So my question is: does anyone know of any good, comprehensive books that I can keep at my fingertips for all those pesky questions?

Second question: does anyone know where I can find a family that will let me move out all the furniture and set up tanks everywhere?!?
 
The problem with books is they become outdated over time hence forums are always better when it comes to comprehensive information. Your second question makes me giggle.:D

Here's my library though. Dunno why the first reference's author's name is censored. Oh well.

The Encylopedia of Aquarium Fish, by D!ck Mills, Quarto Publishing
This book has over 224 pages and comprises species profiles of freshwater and saltwater fish alike. It certainly is a good book with more new species included in comparison to other books. Photos are also included for every species written in it. You will however need to research further before considering a fish because most species profiles do not include the certain level of aggression of a fish.

The Natural Aquarium Handbook, by Ines Scheurmann, Barron's
A nice handbook with over 150 pages of information on several fish species. Over 15 pages consist of colorful photos of fish arranged in categories where respective species profiles are being discussed. It's pretty much a good book and is recommended even for beginners.

Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Fish, Simon and Schuster, Inc.
Another good book although the version was done in the late 1970's so the information by now is outdated although it's pretty much basic and still can prove very usefil. It includes plenty of photos for every fish being discussed and comprises of 300 pages of good information.

Cichlids, by Georg Zurlo, Barron's
A good book for the cichlidophiles. It comprises of 70 pages of photos and species profiles. It's pretty much basic and explains almost everything you need to know about cichlids. I recommend this to beginners who wish to keep cichlids out of passion.

The Complete Aquarium, by Peter W. Scott, Dorling Kindersley Limited
This is one of my most favorite books when it comes to attempting a biotope tank. Everything you need to know about biotopes is there. An appendix on the basic fishkeeping is included along with 180 other pages of good information on fish, invertebrates, biotopes and many more.

The Ultimate Encylopedia of Aquarium Fish and Fish Care, by Mary Bailey and Gina Sandford, Anness Publishing Limited
It is a very nice ultimate encyclopedia indeed containing 256 pages of good information and neat photos of fish. This was my second book and I kept reading this over and over as I cannot just satisfy myself by taking only one glance over the information written. Definitely, this is a must-read for every hobbyist.

Practical Fishkeeping, by Mary Bailey and Gina Sandford, Anness Publishing Limited
This was given to me as a birthday gift. I did not intend to buy this one since it is simply a smaller version of the book mentioned above minus the fish profiles. Basically, this book focuses more on the aquarium upkeeping more than anything else.

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium, by Gina Sandford, Barron's
This book focuses on how to start an aquarium without too much problems. I recommend it especially for beginners and it also includes a few species that make fine additions in a new aquarium.

The Complete Aquarium Guide, Konemann
Another book I can recommend. This was translated from French by Matthew Clarke, who is currently an editor in Practical Fishkeeping of the United Kingdom. It is really a comprehensive guide and contains detailed information of everything you need to know.
 
I'll add my library as well
Cichlid Books
Introduction to the Cichlids /goldstein

Killifish Books
Killifish/Hellner

General Aqutic books
Baensch Aquarium Atlas Vol.1,2,3 and 4 (Vol.1&2 cover the basics well)
Handbook of Tropical fish/axlerod & schultz
Guide to Freshwater and marine aquarium Fish / Simon & Shuster
The Biotope Aquarium /Stawikowski
Aquarium Science and Technique/Ostermoller
Aquarium Decorating and Planning/Weigel
Aquarium Filtration/Stratton
Fish behavior/Reebs
The Manual of Tankbusters/Sanford and Crow
Aquariology Master volume/Gratzek
Inne's Exotic Aquqrium fishes 21st edition/TFH Editorial staff
Dictionary of Aquarium Terms/john Tullock
The Diversity of Fishes/Helfman-Collete-Facey

Plant Books
Aquarium Plants /Brunner
Encyclopedia of Water Plants /Stodola
Aquarium Plants Manual/Scheurmann
Water Plants in the Aquarium Scheurmann, Ines
The Complete Book of Aquarium Plants/ Allgayer, R., and Teton, J.
Aquarium plants/Kasselmann
Ecology of the Planted Aquarium/Walstad
Planted Aquariums/Christel kasselman

Disease Books
Diseases of Aquarium Fish /Goldstein
A Commonsense Guide To Fish Health/Terry Fairfield/BARRONS
Manual of Fish health/Anderews,Exell & Carrington
Handbook of Fish Disease/Untergasser




Primitive Fishes (Fish Physiology) McKenzie/Farrell/Brauner
Brackish-Water Fishes: An Aquarist's Guide to Identification, Care & Husbandry/Monks
Culturing Live Foods: A Step-By-Step Guide to Producing Food for Your Home Aquarium/Hellweg
 
Re: Moving out the furniture for fish.
I'm sure you can find a nice charity near you that would take your old furniture if you need more room for tanks. You just need to be prepared to sleep on the floor and live out of boxes.
 
The only reason I use books are for the pictures. I usually take what they say with a grain of salt, especially if I find one thing that I know is false. Just be wary and aska ny questions here about what you are reading. :)
 
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