Old books

[RuevenM at aol_com]

Hi Tim,

    You will notice a wonderful thing about Innes' great book. He gets A. 
calliurum right in the 1930's. He shows an australe type fish. Starting in 
the late 50's, calliurum would be used for the early importations of gardneri 
Akure. The authors in the 50's and 60's ignored (forgot?) Innes'  photograph 
and correct description.
    Innes also got the true montezumae/nezahualcoyotl swordtail mix up right, 
and, again, he was almost alone. Like with calliurum, the Holly, Rachow and 
Meinken 12 volume "Aquarium Fish in Words and Pictures" also got it right at 
the time. In later years, other hobby authors ignored Innes on this point too.
    His book has some real gold in it.

Robert
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