Hello Derek The Tetra press book by Linke & Staeck Titled American Cichlids I : Dwarf Cichlids is about South American Dwarf Cichlids ( ie Apistos, Nannacara's etc ) . This book is very good. It has alot of good info. The Aqualog, South American Cichlids II, is just a pictorial. Oh yes it gives basic info by use of its symbols, I have this one also and it's very good for showing different locations and color forms of species of Apistos and other South American Dwarf Cichlids. The book by Bork and Mayland is also a very good book. I myself haven't picked this one up yet but have browsed through it many times while at different shows when Mike Schadle or Lee Finley was set up with their books. This costs less then the $60 price that you saw. I think both Mike and Lee have that one listed for around $42. Which one is the best. Hard to say, I'll take all three. Hope this helps some. John Wubbolt ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!