As a long-time discus fish keeper, I was excited to dive into 'Discus World'. The author's passion for these beautiful fish shines through every page, making it an engaging read.

The book covers all the basics - tank setup, water parameters, feeding - with clear explanations that beginners will appreciate. I particularly enjoyed the personal anecdotes about the author's discus-keeping journey.

However, I did notice several typos and scientific inaccuracies that made me question some of the information. The constant misspelling of common fish terms like 'Corydoras' was disappointing for a book at this price point.

The medication section is very UK-centric without providing generic drug names, which limits its usefulness for international readers. I also found some of the claims about bacteria survival times questionable based on my own experience.

While it's a decent starter guide, serious hobbyists might find it lacking depth compared to classic discus books by Degen or Wattley. The internet actually offers more current information for free in many cases.

That said, beginners will appreciate the easy-to-follow format and comprehensive coverage of common issues. Just take some of the more extreme claims with a grain of salt and double-check any surprising information.