- Paperback: 64 pages
- Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.; illustrated edition edition (29 Mar 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764119265
- ISBN-13: 978-0764119262
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 16.3 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 673,641 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book shows aquarium hobbyists how to create an underwater plant paradise. Besides adding beauty to any tank, properly selected and cultivated plants are functional. They provide shelters and hiding places for many of the fish, while also removing some substances from the water that are toxic to fish. The author suggests specific plants for freshwater aquariums, provides step by step guidelines for aquarium design and planting, and offers advice on plant care.
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At this price and size, the book cannot be beaten for the range of plants covered and the amount of detail given. Indeed, for plant information, it is not far behind Peter Hiscock's much larger (and more expensive) "Encyclopaedia of Aquarium Plants".
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think this is a very good book with plenty of information on how to keep a healthy planted aquarium with info on most of the common species of plants you find in the pet stores. But its more of a pocket book with it only being about 5mm.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Don't bother with this one
24 July 2002
Format:Paperback
Obviously this book is considered for beginners, but if you really are a beginner, it will just lead you in the wrong directions. And if you're experienced, then you'll be shaking your head at some of the stuff written. While there are some nice pictures, even that is organized badly because you have to flip about 10 pages over to see the picture of the plant being discussed. The plant profiles section is very short and almost useless, especially the "Similar plants" category, which is very inaccurate. And there's not one mention of Aponogetons, or some other very common aquarium plants. Save your money for something better. I bought this and returned it for a full refung 3 days later. If you're looking for a quality, cheap beginners book, get Scheurmann's Aquarium Plants Manual instead.
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