Unfortunately information in general can be hard to find regarding loaches, the aim of these books is to make that information more attainable and help people get enjoyment out of this group of fishes.
The aim is to add new titles eventually covering all the families of loaches.
Balitorid Family
Balitorid Family
Balitorid Family by Mark Duffill
first published in 2011
This book is aimed at helping both people new to these great loaches and experienced fishkeepers alike. In addition to information regarding care and breeding the book gives details and images of individual species aimed at helping identify some of the more commonly available hillstream loaches.
Since publication the Loach family especially the "Balitorid" group have been subject to changes in classification.
Botiid Family
Botiid Family
Botiid Family by Mark Duffill
first published in 2011
This book is aimed at helping both people new to loaches and experienced fishkeepers alike. In addition to information regarding care and breeding the book gives details and images of individual species aimed at helping identify some of the more commonly available Botiid loaches.
Since publication the Loach family especially the "Botiid" group have been subject to changes in classification.
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