Is There A Pocket Guide

[da7thson]

hi all,

just wondering if there is like a pocket guide book available covering common species that i could buy to take with me to the LFS, which, when i see something i like, i can reference to see compatability, minamum quantities needed, tank size, water PH ranges etc etc so i could make an informed decision while i'm in the LFS without needed to come home and posted a question on here (not like i have anything against you guys, just want to save a 30 mile round trip to the shop).

cheers

Andy

 

[Kelly-Jo]

It doesn't have recommended tank sizes and occasionally the size of growth can be slightly over-enthusiastic, but the DK (dorling kindersley) book 'Aquarium Fish' is great for beginners. I borrowed it from my boyfriend for a quick read through recently and it's quite a good book if you want to familiarize yourself with fish species etc.

 

[Rickzayne]

Just type in the fish name in google and it will bring up care sheets ect

 

[the_lock_man]

Just type in the fish name in google and it will bring up care sheets ect

You might want to re-read the original post - he would like to take the pocket book with him to the LFS, to read up on actually in the shop, with a view to buying there and then. Unless you're advocating he buy a laptop and mobile broadband....

 

[Blubble37]

It doesn't have recommended tank sizes and occasionally the size of growth can be slightly over-enthusiastic, but the DK (dorling kindersley) book 'Aquarium Fish' is great for beginners. I borrowed it from my boyfriend for a quick read through recently and it's quite a good book if you want to familiarize yourself with fish species etc.

+1 a good read as well!

 

[Rickzayne]

Just type in the fish name in google and it will bring up care sheets ect

You might want to re-read the original post - he would like to take the pocket book with him to the LFS, to read up on actually in the shop, with a view to buying there and then. Unless you're advocating he buy a laptop and mobile broadband....

No I was just under the impression everyone has an Iphone or Blackberry to hand xD

 

[KISSfn]

I love my Motorola Atrix!

 

[the_lock_man]

Just type in the fish name in google and it will bring up care sheets ect

You might want to re-read the original post - he would like to take the pocket book with him to the LFS, to read up on actually in the shop, with a view to buying there and then. Unless you're advocating he buy a laptop and mobile broadband....

No I was just under the impression everyone has an Iphone or Blackberry to hand xD

We aren't all as rich as you!

 

[Miles_hot]

Just type in the fish name in google and it will bring up care sheets ect

You might want to re-read the original post - he would like to take the pocket book with him to the LFS, to read up on actually in the shop, with a view to buying there and then. Unless you're advocating he buy a laptop and mobile broadband....

No I was just under the impression everyone has an Iphone or Blackberry to hand xD

We aren't all as rich as you!

Just sell some fish / kt and you too can have a smart phone. Then you can download an Aquarium Live Wall Paper and have virtual fish - much easiness

 

[the_lock_man]

Just type in the fish name in google and it will bring up care sheets ect

You might want to re-read the original post - he would like to take the pocket book with him to the LFS, to read up on actually in the shop, with a view to buying there and then. Unless you're advocating he buy a laptop and mobile broadband....

No I was just under the impression everyone has an Iphone or Blackberry to hand xD

We aren't all as rich as you!

Just sell some fish / kt and you too can have a smart phone. Then you can download an Aquarium Live Wall Paper and have virtual fish - much easiness

Saves the weekly water change!

 

[micko]

The majority of phones these days have internet access from them don't they?
If there is something I need info on I just get my phone out.

 

[the_lock_man]

The majority of phones these days have internet access from them don't they?
If there is something I need info on I just get my phone out.

Yeah, I tried once to use the internet on my "normal" phone. Just the once, though....

 

[micko]

The majority of phones these days have internet access from them don't they?
If there is something I need info on I just get my phone out.

Yeah, I tried once to use the internet on my "normal" phone. Just the once, though....

What do you mean? Was it expensive? Why only the once?

 

[the_lock_man]

The majority of phones these days have internet access from them don't they?
If there is something I need info on I just get my phone out.

Yeah, I tried once to use the internet on my "normal" phone. Just the once, though....

What do you mean? Was it expensive? Why only the once?

Cos I could only see about an eighth of the screen in one go. On this PC, I've got a 1440x990 pixel monitor. My phone is about 10x6 pixels.

 

[Miles_hot]

I love my desire - easy to read the intenet on the move and really wouldn't go back to a normal phone screen. The battery life is very poor but it will improve in the next few versions (I hope)