Heiko bleher announcing the release of the second volume of the. Chapter 6 features a previously unpublished manuscript by eduard schmidtfocke 191998, to whom the book is dedicated posthumously. Dr eduard schmidtfocke is a doctor of medicine, born in frankfurt on the 5th of december 19 and now lived in badhomberg at. An annual event for all european discus breeders and discus keepers to show to the world the. Suitable as an invaluable reference for all tropical fish keepers and hobbyists, wanting to know the tricks on having healthy thriving tropical fish free of disease. For the dedicated aquarist the discus books, band 1 mr alastair r agutter isbn. Schmidtfockes discus book by schmidtfocke, eduard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Schmidtfockes discus book hardcover, 1990 by eduard schmidtfocke cover has a chip in it, and mark from old price tag. His views, thoughts and teaching skills can be used by the beginner as well as the professional. How to feed discus and many other tropical fish as well. His vision and groundbreaking work with this fish has taken the discus further than anyone could have imagined or did imagine. Information or research assistance regarding aquaria and goldfish culture is frequently requested from the smithsonian institution. There is no record on the genetic background of the ghost variety.
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Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Eduard schmidtfockes red strains, along with pictures of the man himself. Eduard schmidt focke was the father of the discus hobby. Schmidtfockes discus book by eduard schmidtfocke 1991. Publishing history this is a chart to show the publishing history of editions of works about this subject. He is remembered for his research of porifera sponges, particularly species from the adriatic sea. Useful references on aquaria and goldfish culture information or research assistance regarding aquaria and goldfish culture is frequently requested from the smithsonian institution. His friendship and willingness to share his knowledge is missed by all discus lovers. Axelrod, handbook of discus jack wattley,degen discus bernd degen, schmidt fockes discus book schmidt focke, the allure of discus axelroddegen, the.
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Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the discus book. The discus book for the dedicated aquarist first published in 1989 has been reproduced due to continued demand based on the merits of the content as a record and historic value for all discus fish lovers around the world. Once again this is not only my opinion as dr schmidt focke, the worldrenowned discus specialist, has also referred to this is his book on discus. How to breed them, published in 1990 by tfh publications. Schweizerbartsche verlagsbuchhandlung, stuggart, germany, archiv fur hydrobiologie, voluem 66, number 1. Singapore discus clifford chan, all about discus herbert r. For the dedicated aquarist ebook written by alastair r agutter.
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Volume ii of blehers discus book published practical. Schmidt fockes discus book hardcover, 1990 by eduard schmidt focke cover has a chip in it, and mark from old price tag. Eduard schmidtfocke, dr liv singh khasla, paul clayton, jack wattley, nick hulme. Established with aquatic design principles and a unique care system that is recognized, tested, and backed up by.
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All books will be shipped via usps media mail with insurance added, which the buyer will pay. The solid red variety was reported to be bred either from wild green or wild brown discus schmidt focke, 1990. And heiko blehers discus book is a case in point, says mary bailey. Eduard schmidtfocke photographer of the discus book. Pdf genetic diversity among wild forms and cultivated. He was a german medical doctor gynecologist with a specialty in genetics. Once again this is not only my opinion as dr schmidtfocke, the worldrenowned discus specialist, has also referred to this is his book on discus. Schmidt was an early proponent of darwinian evolutionary thought. The doctor is universally regarded as the father of modern discus breeding, as many if not the majority of the cultivated forms that exist today originate from him. Wattley has been willing to seek advice from ranchers world. Giovanetti, 1 book clifford chan, 1 book dieter untergasser, 1 book eduard. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Eduard schmidt focke, dr liv singh khasla, paul clayton, jack wattley, nick hulme.
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