A good freshwater aquarium fish atlas is an invaluable reference for fish owners, from beginner to advanced. Here are my top aquarium atlas choices. These volumes contain photos, care and feeing instruction, and detailed profiles for many species of freshwater
1. Baensch Aquarium Atlas Volume 1
The Baensch atlases are the top of the line. Only four of the five freshwater atlases have been published in English. I recommend purchasing all four, but this is the one to get if you can only afford one. It includes photos, and care and breeding information for most common freshwater fish. Also covered is setup, plant identification and care, as well as disease diagnosis and treatment
2. Baensch Aquarium Atlas Photo Index
One of the most common problems for beginner and expert alike, is putting their finger on the scenic name of the fish they want to look up. The photo index solves that problem by providing thumbnail photos that list common and scientific names of the fish, as well as the pages where a detailed profile can be found.
3. Dr. Axelrod's Mini-Atlas of Freshwater Aquarium Fishes
When it comes to a comprehensive atlas of freshwater fish, this once covers more fish in a single volume than any other. The information is very basic, but all the vital details are covered. The strong point of this atlas are the outstanding color photos.4. Baensch Aquarium Atlas Volume 2
Volume two of the Baencsh Atlas series covers fish not listed in the book one. Cichlids and brackish fish are more heavily covered in this volume. Well worth adding to your library.5. Baensch Aquarium Atlas Volume 3
The is the third Baensch Atlas to be translated into English, this has all of the strong points of the previous two books. Full color photos, and profiles complete with common and scientific names are included for the six hundred fish profiled. Catfishes, killfishes and cichlids are high on the list of fish covered in this volume.6. Baensch Aquarium Atlas Volume 4
The four and most recently published in English, this volume covers 700 of the newer imports not previously covered in volumes one through three. As with the other volumes, it's worth having if you want a good reference set.