Book for a beginner

[spongebob69]

Can anyone suggest a good book to purchase as a newbie to the hobby. I plan on doing a freshwater planted community tank and would like something to reference for both livestock, setup etc, and possibly plants.

Thanks.

 

[loganj]

I have found "Aquarium Fishes of the World" by T.F.H. Publications (#TS-292) to be a good all around reference for fish and plants.

 

[oscarbreeder]

You can try" The simple guide to Freshwater Aquariums" by David E. Boruchowitz
This is a very informative book.
243 pages of do's and dont's and how to get started.
It helped me out alot.
Hope you enjoy the read.
HTH

 

[trenac]

For a planted tank I would recommend...Aquarium Plants manuel by Ines Scheurmann & Plants for Your Aquarium by Wolfgang Gula.

 

[smilla4]

You might be able to find some decent ones to check out at the library as well BTW, including the ones members have listed.