Aims

The aim of this publication is to provide a comprehensive and illustrated guide to the remarkable rainbowfishes found in Australia and New Guinea. The information provided covers topics such as descriptions, habitats, biology, ecology, distribution and their care and keeping in captivity. The book combines many years of experience with scientifically researched information from around the globe. This information together with excellent photographs of most of the known species of rainbowfishes from recognised hobbyists world-wide have contributed to make this a truly international rainbowfish reference book.

This project would not have been possible without the enthusiastic assistance and support of many friends and fellow hobbyists all over the world that gave me direct and indirect help in providing their experience, knowledge and assistance. I owe a great deal of gratitude to the contributing photographers, who graciously shared their photographs and expertise on the pages of this book.

“Familiarity will save ecosystems, as the better an ecosystem is known, the less likely it will be destroyed. In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.” ~ Baba Dioum (1968)

Adrian R. Tappin