Keeping African Cichlids: Complete beginners guide on keeping an African Cichlid Aquarium
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African Cichlids are the most beautiful freshwater fish, IMO. Problem is they’re known for NOT being beginner-level fish. That’s both true and not true. Have you tried to start a tank before only to have them at each other’s throats, and you couldn’t figure out why? Or maybe you’ve been intimidated by that label, “Not for Beginners” so you haven’t even tried yet.
I know the feeling. When I first decided to keep these beautiful fish years ago I dove in and learned on the fly, also known as “the hard way”. But learning from my mistakes made me understand and appreciate the rewards that come with keeping African Cichlids.
Now I’d like to take you past that painful learning curve and teach you everything you need to know, in one book!
ASIN : B0BLGP59BX
Publisher : KaveMan Aquatics Inc.; Large type / Large print edition (November 4, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 116 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8218095383
Item Weight : 7.8 ounces
Dimensions : 6 x 0.28 x 9 inches
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Brandon W. –
Great introduction to keeping African Cichlids
I really liked the fact that this book was easy to read, and was full of the information I was looking for. I am now fully confident that I can start an African Cichlid tank on my own after reading this very informative book. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in keeping African Cichlids. As an experienced fish keeper that has never kept Cichlids before, I found this to be very informative. This book was exactly what I was looking for!
Jeremy Moore –
New to African Cichlids
I recently found Kevin’s channel Kaveman Aquatics. The channel is amazing and this guy has a lot of free knowledge that he puts out there for his subscribers to view and watch. When he started promoting this book I went to Amazon and I had to buy it to get more knowledge of how to keep African Cichlids. I got this book and I started reading it the next day let me tell you I couldn’t stop reading it. The Tips and tricks and just all the basic information he puts in this book was so valuable. It has definitely made me smarter on how to keep the south African Cichlids that I have. You can tell the passion and the thought process he put into the book from his years of keeping these fish. This book is meant for Beginners and Fish keepers new to keeping African Cichlids. Kevin goes from the beginning and how to set up the tank what you need and why. If you are looking at wanting to keep African Cichlids and have already started keeping them this book is for you. It is a very easy read and it’s simple he explains what the terms mean in fish keeping. He goes over tank sizes for keeping these fish and how many. Anything you need to know it’s in this book. I appreciate the read and the hard work that the author put into this and I can’t wait for another book meant for people who have these fish established now what are the long term care and recommendations. This book is meant to be a beginners guide to keeping African Cichlids if you want to know what these beautiful fish are like buy this book you won’t be disappointed.
mc –
Words from the wise
Perhaps a year or so ago I found Kavmans videos on YouTube. They were informative and easy to implement in my tanks. The book is a delight to read both for the information contained and the manner in which Kevin writes. He’s been a tremendous help to me even though initially I didn’t have any cichlids ….he was always willing to give advice and encouragement. I highly recommend this book to any aquarium enthusiast who wants to give their fish the best life possible! Thank you for writing this book! So fish lovers purchase the book and check him out on YouTube as well!
Nicholas Zinne –
Great! Very Knowledgeable!
Great and right to the point! what weâve come to expect from Kevin! Keep up the good work!
Matt A –
Very informative and easy to read!
Liked: Kev covers all topics and pro tips in the African Ciclid fish keeping hobby. The reading is simple and to the point. The information you will learn from the book will last a life time!I highly recommend this book to any African Cichlid keeper especially if you are new to these type of fish and have many questions. You will learn so much!Thanks Kaveman!Oorah and Semper Fi, satisfied customer for sure!
Vinnie –
Excellent product as advertised
Excellent product as advertised
Frank Taylor –
Simplicity is key
December 15, 2022This book is definitely straight to the point, very easy to follow and so much information for all levels in the hobby. And if you follow this book, your fish will thrive and not just survive.
1z2y3x4r –
Not really worth paying for
It’s short and sweet and to the point, but there’s nothing in here you can’t find with a quick google search. It’s poorly written with contradictions one sentence after the other in a few places. The author uses “lol” in the middle of sentences as if it’s a text message, which I just found odd for a book.
Hi no stress –
Ajthough the book is meant for African CICHLIDS Beginner, it covers lightly humoured main chapters and explains most âmust-knowâ in an appealing and easy way to understand . Some direct links help to keep you focused on… the beautiful tank you definitely WANT! Thanks à lot Kave, youâre a great teacher! From Val French happy owner of a 265 gallon tank with mixte Haps Peackoks and Mbunas. I look forward for reading an even more detailed chapter on these beauties.
Client d’Amazon –
very good book !!!! very interesting !!!!
CameronDavey –
As a new aquarist in the hobby Iâve always been fascinated by the African cichlids, never owned any, but one day I will now that I have all the info at my fingertips! I would 10/10 recommend this book to anyone interested in keeping a beautiful freshwater fish tank, this has all the steps and info you need!Amazing way to start the book to with a history and background too!
ryan plant –
Love this book front to back. Each topic covered was straightforward and to the point just like his videos. Great for beginners and experienced cichlid lovers alike.Great book Kev.