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Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids - Mark Smith


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Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids - Mark Smith

 
Description: ISBN 0764136739 / Genre: Science / Nature / Author: Mark Smith / Edition: 2Rev Ed / Paperback / 96 Pages / Book is published 2007-12-01 ... more
Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids - Mark Smith ... by Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.

Newest Review: ... short space of time. Cichlids are relatively advanced fishes, having evolved from marine species which moved into ... more

 ... freshwater, and are (for fish) highly intelligent, active, and fascinating to watch. Many of the cichlids from Lake Tanganyika practice 'mouth brooding'. Here the female holds the fertilised eggs in her mouth until after the babies have hatched, keeping the young safe from predators and giving them a head start in life. This incredible natural spectacle is able to be viewed in comfort in the living room! The next chapter describes setting up the aquarium. The author explains that, because of their aggression and sens...more

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Crowned Review Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids - Mark Smith: Keeping the fascinating fish of Lake Tanganyika (1080 words)
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Lake Tanganyika contains the most unique and diverse range of freshwater fish of any lake on the planet. Many are from the cichlid family (over two hundred), most of which are endemic so found nowhere else on earth. Although many studies have been performed at Lake Tanganyika, the lake's size (420 miles long!) means that many have yet to be described by science. A significant number of the lake's cichlids are colourful, exhibit fascinating behaviours, and are small enough to be kept in an aquarium. Because of their beautiful appearance and interesting behaviour, Lake Tanganyikan cichlids are amongst the most popular aquarium fishes in the world. ...  Read the complete review

 

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