Innes was the godfather of the aquarium hobby in the first half of the 20th century. Most of the aquarium books mentioned here are worth reading. Exotic aquarium fishes has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. It discusses a wide range of topics, including the freshwater aquarium, goldfish varieties, judging goldfish competitions. Jan 01, 2005 doreen baingana is a ugandan short story writer.
Buy exotic aquarium fish book online at low prices in. Innes was the publisher of the aquarium magazine and knew his stuff. There were 19 editions of it from 1935 through 1966. Exotic aquarium fishes william t innes, william thornton.
He set the standard that many fish keeping guides follow. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes by william t. Encyclopedia of tropical fishes axelrod and vorderwinkler, tfh publications, 1962, 763 pages many grew up on this book, and it and the innes book were the staples of fish literature for many years. He has cataloged fishes for the aquarium by families and takes the time to distinguish differences among the families. The innes book of exotic fishes leaves all others out in the cold. Regarding axelrod, it would have be amazing to hear him talk about his life and tropical fish. Exotic tropical fishes hardcover book, aquarium management book, large tropical fish encyclopedia 1985 t. The innes book of exotic aquarium fishes from a 1956 printing lists suitable species as the percula clown likely a. Not only does it give easy to understand details of the fish but also from the outset of setting up to those things that your charges suffer from. Innes, former president of the aquarium society of philadelphia. Well, the very old book exotic aquarium fishes by dr. Iowa bird company includes fish and aquariums november 1905. Tank capacity, innes aquarium, 1964 vintage sports magazines, fishing books in magazine back issues. Good book just to read and extend your knowledge on some more tropical species, their behaviours and so on.
Think of this book as your go to guide when something goes wrong, it is a wonderful guide on keeping fish healthy through prevention and good fish keeping practice. Innes is considered to be the father of modern day aquarium fish keeping. Exotic aquarium fish hardcover 28 january 1993 by william t. On this page you can download your own free copy of the e book tropical fish a beginners guide tropical fish a beginners guide is a great aid for anyone who is pondering the idea of setting up an aquarium, and is also recommended for the beginner aquarist who wishes to find out more about how to care for the aquarium in the best way possible. A manual outlining the selection and care of tropical fish and how to set up and maintain an aquarium.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Liveaquaria is the largest online shop for all of your fish needs. It was probably what piqued my interest in tropical fish enough to get started. Find exotic aquarium fishes by innes, william t at biblio. From sustainably raised freshwater and saltwater fish, plants, invertebrates, corals, and reef rock to premium aquarium supplies, food, and equipment.
Metaframe fish tank dr william innes exotic aquarium fishes this 1960s package includes the following items. Her book, tropical fish won the 2006 commonwealth writers prize, best first book, africa, and an awp short fiction award. These yearly books are very expensive, written by zookeepers for other zookeepers. Only fish listed are japanese fantail, japanese fringetail, common goldfish, comet, telescope. The classic innes book, exotic aquarium fishes, was the standard reference for. The next fish that we suggest on types of tropical fish for beginners is zebra danio.
Fish and reptile books that i treasure a practical. These fish books and aquarium books are for both freshwater and saltwater aquarium hobbyists. On this page you can download your own free copy of the ebook tropical fish a beginners guide tropical fish a beginners guide is a great aid for anyone who is pondering the idea of setting up an aquarium, and is also recommended for the beginner aquarist who wishes to find out more about how to care for the aquarium in the best way possible. Hovlid, how to have a successful aquarium, hutchinson, 1962 t. I f we look at the aquarium literature of the mid50s, we can see a glimpse of our hobbys birth and the challenges of the day. The book provides a familybyfamily treatment of popular aquarium fish species. Today it is still a must for every aquarists library as a history of this great hobby. It is the cute, active, and hardy which can be used for your small tank. It discusses a wide range of topics, including the freshwater aquarium. Julian, dell encyclopedia of tropical fish, dell publishing, 1974. Tropical fish is a short story collection, published in 2005, by ugandan author doreen baingana. Exotic aquarium fishes a work of general reference by innes, william t. Shop today and get free shipping on qualifying orders.
Born in philadelphia, he was the founder, publisher. Innes 1966 19th revised and updated edition innes 1. The tfh mail order in back of the booklets was very successful. A complete guide to aquaria and related subjects hardback or cased book innes, william t. Compare that to the average modern aquarium book, which likely list only guppies, mollies, platies, and swordtails. I would definitely recommend getting this if you have or are thinking of getting tropical fish. Book and internet references for freshwater fish and plants. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. In depth published by the tropical fish club of burlington. Best types of tropical fish for beginners aquarium base.
According to innes, this aggressiveness and the loss of color intensity over captive generations led to the fish losing popularity in the hobby. She has graduated from makerere university with a jd, and from the university of maryland with an mfa. Keeping tropical fish can be one of the most rewarding hobbies. More than 10 years i had this book before i ever had a tank. Jul 01, 2014 ive been told that the innes book with the green cover and gilded picture of harlequin rasboras is the one to have.
You will gain great knowledge and insight into how to. In clear, understanding language, the author covers every aspect of keeping a tropical aquarium. Museum of comparative zoologybiodiversity heritage library digitization project. The most voluminous professional correspondence is with george s. The beautiful spiketail mollienesia poecilia that appeared in the july, 1938 issue of the aquarium magazine and was illustrated by a black and white photograph also by innes of a lovely young pair of. Axelrod in the early 1950s with his brother started selling fish books, booklets and pet booklets from the trunk of the car. Ac tropical fish main page or to the download page where each member can download their own copy. In the aquarium, the liberty molly can be aggressive towards other tankmates and nip the fins of other fishes in the tank. First published in 1917 and long out of print, goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes is a complete guide to aquaria and related subjects by william t. It is the common fish that is suitable for beginners. A great reference for anyone interested in tropical fish and aquariums. Innes publishing company published 19 editions of the book, regarded by. It is the only fish book ive ever seen that does that.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. This book is a really useful thing to have when deciding what fish to buy. I suppose a book that covered every tropical fish would be stupidly large and rather pointless any way. Innes publishing co philadelphia 1947 8th edition hc black cloth spine with title. This aquarium book has everything youll need to know about aquarium fish, their environment and most imporantly disease prevention. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes by innes, william t. Innes was the author of numerous influential books and hundreds of articles about aquarium fish, aquatic plants. Goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes by innes.
Every fish owner had this book, by axelrod and schultz. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Innes was the author of numerous influential books and hundreds of articles about aquarium fish, aquatic plants and aquarium maintenance during the formative years of the aquarium hobby in america. Innes, exotic aquarium fishes, the innes book 19th edition revised, aquariums, inc. Tfh publishing had its own printing press in new jersey. International xiphophorus breeder public group facebook. Exotic aquarium fishes the innes book by innes, william t. I got this book along with my first aquarium in 1983. It follows christine, patti and rosa the daughters of a relatively well off family whose father, a senior government official, becomes an alcoholic and loses everything starting with his job.
Important information such as popular name and scientific name, size and origin as. February 2, 1874 february 27, 1969 was an american aquarist, author, photographer, printer and publisher. A great book with much information that cannot be found in other texts within the aquarium trade. Every tropical fish i could think of is in there and the information it gives for each fish is very useful. Also see a similar but equally as useful book called exotic tropical fishes. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Fish stores fish stores, pet stores and other commercial entities may produce printed copies of this e book or section thereof. Innes seminal aquarium book, extoic aquarium fishes. Details goldfish varieties and tropical aquarium fishes. Lot of 10 issues 1964 the aquarium magazine, william t.
The first published account of petenensis i can uncover in the american tropical fish hobby is an article by w. There are letters, sketches of fish, and other documents that pertain to innes interest in exotic fishes for home aquariums and their care. Dec 21, 2017 the most important thing is that it gives a pronunciation guide for the scientific names. William t innes february 2, 1874 february 27, 1969 is one of the most influential author, photographer, printer and publisher in our hobbys history. There is information on the journal aquarium which he founded in 1932, and minute books of the aquarium society of philadelphia, 18981912 3 vol. Buy a cheap copy of exotic aquarium fishes book by william t. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Not a massively long book but what it covers it seems to cover off well. It revolves around the lives of a family based in entebbe, uganda. Ive got a copy of the ninth edition of exotic aquarium fishes by william innes innes publishing company, 1948 next to me here, and the livebearer section is a revelation, with 26 different livebearer species listed. It explains the basics of fish care that have not changed since dr. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Exotic aquarium fishes the innes book nodust by innes.
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