good discus book

[Woll]

can anyone recomemend a good discus book to buy, preferably one which has a sort of catalogue of varieties and also info on how to keep them? basically a good alround book

[Katie]

I read a few. The two I liked the most were both by Jim Quarles. Discus as a hobby and Success with discus. They have lots of nice pictures in them too. HTH.

[Merrilyn]

I have collected a fairly large library of discus books over the years, but I think the one I like the best is:-

Back to Nature Guide to Discus by D i c k Au.

He has been breeding discus successfully since the 1950s, and gives simple, straight forward advice.

The photographs show a good range of colours, but remember, thee are new strains being developed every year, so no book will remain up to date for long.

[Katie]

Merrilyn- I have been looking for that book, can do you know where I can come across one now a days?

[Merrilyn]

Got mine just recently from my local FS. They ordered it in for me.

[Katie]

Have you read Jack Wattley's book at all? If so how did you find it eg. reccomend or not

[Ben]

Penang discus is my favourite book, but Discus health is a great book to!

Ben

[Merrilyn]

I have several of the Wattley books. The latest one is "Discus for the perfectionist".

An interesting read, but not comprehensive enough as an all round discus book.

[leanne31]

Hi guys the book that Merrilyn was talking about the back to nature guide by Dick Au I bought mine through age of aquariums for $45 excellent book great illustrations I highly recommend it just great for newbies and experienced as well.

Leanne

[Woll]

thanks for all that guys, will look at getting Back to Nature Guide to Discus by D i c k Au.