TMC Basslets, Hamlets and Their Relatives

What is the TMC Basslets, Hamlets and Their Relatives book?

Written by aquarist Rudie H. Kuiter, the TMC Basslets, Hamlets and Their Relatives book is a complete guide to selected Serranidae and Plesiopidae. Suitable for beginners and seasoned fishkeepers, this is the first book in the series and features a full index of common and scientific names of families, genera and species. The TMC Basslets, Hamlets and Their Relatives book comprehensively cover fish with photographs as a pictorial guide, primarily for the purpose of identifying species and finding out what is known about them.

What are the features of the Basslets and Hamlets comprehensive guidebook?

The Basslets and Hamlets and Their Relatives book is comprehensively illustrated with hundreds of stunning underwater colour photographs. It features information on fish behaviours, habitats, colour and morphs plus basic aquarium requirements for the various groups of fish species. This comprehensive guide includes an introduction to genera, subgenera and picture index pages for quick find of genera, subgenera and species.

What are Basslets and Hamlets?

Basslets and Hamlets are small, tropical and often colourful percoid fishes. Some of the most colourful reef fishes are small, rarely seen, and extremely secretive. Fairy basslets, schooling planktivores that can be so numerous that they cloud the water above reefs when feeding, are the most well-known. Others live alone or in pairs in the depths of dark caves and vanish with the slightest disturbance. The Butterflyfish and Bannerfish book cover about 60 genera and several species.

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