Planted Aquariums: Creation and Maintenance
by Aquaboy on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 | 5 Comments
Product Description
Planted Aquariums: Creation and Maintenance starts with a discussion of light, soil, and water requirements for keeping plants in aquariums. The next chapter gives the reader guidelines for choosing the right plants for their tanks. The major portion teaches how to plan for, purchase, and install plants in the aquarium. There is a detailed section that is useful for someone who just wants to put a few hardy plants into a small tank as well as for the serious hobb… More >>
Planted Aquariums: Creation and Maintenance
Christel Kasselmann unfolds the technical steps that beginners need to know in an honest way. A must read BEFORE setting up a plant aquarium.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book by Christel Kasselmann, is excellent reading material,it is informative and I would recommend this book to beginner to professional.
Rating: 5 / 5
Written by an internationally recognized expert on aquarium plants, and the editor of “Aqua-Planta” magazine, Planted Aquariums: Creation And Maintenance is an in-depth guide to the many nuances of keeping both common and exotic plants in aquariums. From light, soil, and water quality requirements, to problem solving and fish in planted aquariums, to special information concerning Dutch and Japanese planted tanks, Planted Aquariums is a meticulous resource, accessible to both novice and experienced aquarium owners, and a “must-have” for anyone seeking to cultivate a vibrant and healthy aquarium environment. Stunning full-color photographs on every page illustrate this handy and detailed guide.
Rating: 5 / 5
It is well-oriented reading book pointing out that the aquarist/aquahorticulturist might be quite successful even if he/she realises the importance of using the basic elements in a correct way, which we couldn’t pay attention in a required manner. The author basically refers to the facts on Dutch aquascaping and also highlights the wrong practises and recognitions in world-wide aquascaping. The reader might benefit even further when he/she reads this book by referring to the reference book called “Aquarium Plants” written by the same Author, especially while having hands-on experience.
Rating: 4 / 5
I had high expectation for this book after reading many favorable reviews. This book is fine but somewhat less than expected. I was unable to find answers to many specific questions such as a general guide line on CO2 dosages, how to control snail, how to deal with tannic acid leached from drift woods, fertilization techniques. There is a helpful chart of all types of plants and it’s care requirement. Unfortunately, many of the plants in the list does not have a picture in the book.
Rating: 3 / 5