The English translation of Gunther's little book hasn't made it here yet -
strangely enough Barron's didn't get Gunther to do the translation of his
own book !!
Gunther is German but has for many years been an Australian resident. He
lives in Queensland and at present is working at Mount Isa - I will be
visiting him over the weekend. Most of the credits are for us lending him
fish to photograph. He only wants the biggest and the best :-) .He also is a
renowned photographer of reptiles and amphibians
Regards,
Bruce Hansen
president at angfa.org.au
Please visit us at http://www.angfa.org.au
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Davis" <unclescott at prodigy.net>
To: <rainbowfish at pcug.org.au>
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 7:45 PM
Subject: [RML] Rainbowfish, A Complete ... Owner's Mannual
> Recently snapped up Gunther Schmida's little guide marketed in the US by
> Barron's Press, like so many in that series originally I have come to
> appreciate that series as inexpensive and surprisingly complete intros to
a
> number of fish specialties. (I tend to keep a copy of Hellner's book on
> killies hand to give to newbies, I'll probably do the same with the
rainbow
> book and Harro's livebearer book if it ever turns up. Many American
> aquarists are amazingly unread and many shops amazingly devoid of useful
> literature.)
>
> While still struggling to learn the common names given to so many rainbows
> after listening to you guys (and Allen) use the scientific nams and
> localities, I have found some great nuggets of advice and fascinating
> insights therein. Also noticed is how many correspondants from this list
are
> in the credits and thank-yous.
>
> Not that it is a biggie, but is Guenther Schmida German or currently
> residing in Oz? I am in awe of his photos and jealous of his access to so
> many wonderful rainbows.
>