Yodapwnsasmurf Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Hey guys, I found a copy of Dr. Axelrod's Atlas of Freshwater Aquarium Fishes at a local store, and it seems a little dear, just wondering, is it worth a bit of money? AND, more importantly, is it a good book?? I can't remember which edition it is, but I remember it has the oscar on the front. Thanks guys, Finn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatsright99 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Have a look at the pics in it, see if the colourations of the fishes are what they should be. Quality, a lot of the pics will be taken from original editions. I have the blue mini edition with 1800 colour pics- with a Discus, group of Redtail guppies and the blind cave fish. Eg, a tropheus looks like its been put in a bag and kicked around the footy field then had its pic taken, a lot of the tetras are washed out, not many geographic variations ect ect. I would say its suitable for 10 year old, or a very quick basic reference. You know what types of fish there are, the proper colours, variations, geographic variations and the fish that interest you. It's up to you, and if they are cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Yes the ink will fade, but the good doctor takes excellent pictures. Its an old book that WAS a bible in LFS before the internet. I regret selling mine, but these days there are better books. Is it over $100? because if it isnt........... grab it is my advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 It's significantly below $100, so I guess I'll have to grab it, does it matter what edition it is, obviously the later the edition, the more up-to date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 It was my first fish bible. I now by far prefer the Baensch Cichlid Atlas series for a general reference - I have the first 3 and the photo index. Donny is more generous that me in the amount he would pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Well, on Amazon I found it for $300 new and $64 used, but I don't know if this is an accurate price range, what would you say Ginger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutters187 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I'd buy it, if I didn't already have most of them mwahahahahaha Got a signed copy too, toot toot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutters187 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 They also had black hard cover copy's on eBay a couple weeks back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Baensch Cichlid Atlas series ~ definitely more up to date! It's significantly below $100, so I guess I'll have to grab it, does it matter what edition it is, obviously the later the edition, the more up-to date? Actually mate, the older the better. Not only is the text more funnier but this is a relic of the golden days! You are not buying it for up to date data!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I'll see what I can do then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I should go and look if my Dad still has the books I was reading before Axelrod. Not my picture but this is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
