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Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photos displaying the captivating beauty of nature aquariums. Collects all the previous work of aquarium innovator Takashi Amano in one volume. Oversized format makes this a beautiful coffee-table book, as well as a practical guide. Considering the size and extensive illustration, the book is an excellent value for the price. Nature Aquarium: Complete Works 1985-2009 showcases the spectacular designs of aquarium innovator Takashi Amano. Within the pages are more than 200 photos illustrating his artistry. Along with these stunning images, this book provides valuable guidance for anyone who wishes to create his or her own nature aquarium. Accompanying each photo is a list of the plants, animals, substrate, lighting and other equipment used to create that specific aquarium. Additionally, there are several step-by-step sequences of photographs and instructions that guide the reader through the whole process of creating a nature aquarium. Mr Amano includes discussions of this design philosophy and of his methods for obtaining the harmonious balance that his aquariums display. He brings his decades of aquarium design experience right to your fingertips, inviting you into a world of balance and light, water and life.
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Takashi Amano has been a leader in aquarium design for more than two decades. He established the Aqua Design Amano Company in 1982 to promote natural aquarium design and developed a line of products to make creating and maintaining a nature aquarium easier. Mr Amano has travelled extensively to study natural aquatic habitats, and he applies what he s learned to aquarium keeping. In recent years, he has established the International Environment Photographers Association (IEPA), and he organises exhibitions to promote environmental awareness through nature photography. He lives and works in Niigata, Japan.
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Format:Hardcover
This book is fantastic. It is a must have for any budding aquascaper or expert in their field. It shows what can be done with a little time and effort with a simple fish tank and a few plants. The tanks shown in the book are from small sized tanks to massive tanks that a zoo would be proud of.
Each cell photograph also has a complete list of plants, fauna etc and the most important water parameters so you could try to emulate one of the images.
There are a few step by step pages - showing you how the scene was created.
This book is a credit to the author - two decades of work in one book. It shows how styles changed and also how the skills changed for the author. I have purchased this book and it is now pride of my collection. Totally recommend it to everyone.
People looking for a book on fish - would be disappointed. But people looking for inspiration on planted tanks and aquariums would be delighted.
Each cell photograph also has a complete list of plants, fauna etc and the most important water parameters so you could try to emulate one of the images.
There are a few step by step pages - showing you how the scene was created.
This book is a credit to the author - two decades of work in one book. It shows how styles changed and also how the skills changed for the author. I have purchased this book and it is now pride of my collection. Totally recommend it to everyone.
People looking for a book on fish - would be disappointed. But people looking for inspiration on planted tanks and aquariums would be delighted.
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This book contains many absolutely beautiful aquarium layouts, with superb photography and details on the equipment and environmental parameters needed to achieve them. My only slight criticism is that they are not really 'true' nature aquariums as the title would have you believe. Many look more like gardens (very beautiful ones!) with 6 or more plant species (which is extremely rare in a restricted aquatic habitat in nature) from different countries or even continents, never mind the same habitat. They are also a little bit 'fussy' in my opinion - for example none of these tanks have dead tree leaves on the substrate, which would be far more realistic and actually beneficial for many 'rainforest' tanks (which most of these are really). In short, Mother Nature is not a gardener! Still, nobody could deny the tanks look stunning, over many years Amano raised tank design to an art form. Be warned this book could easily inspire you to create a new tank!
Format:Hardcover
This is a fantastic book, it was received in perfect condition and on time.
Would recommend anyone to purchase if interested in planted aquarium's.
Would recommend anyone to purchase if interested in planted aquarium's.
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