Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants
This heavily illustrated volume will prove a blessing to every aquarium hobbyist who has had to settle for superficial plant descriptions in general fish-keeping books. It presents a detailed A-to-Z directory covering hundreds of aquarium plants with high quality color photos and succinct profiles of each plant. Information includes the plant's common name, botanical designation, growth cycle, and general description. The book's additional sections offer details on how to grow and propagate...
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This heavily illustrated volume will prove a blessing to every aquarium hobbyist who has had to settle for superficial plant descriptions in general fish-keeping books. It presents a detailed A-to-Z directory covering hundreds of aquarium plants with high quality color photos and succinct profiles of each plant. Information includes the plant's common name, botanical designation, growth cycle, and general description. The book's additional sections offer details on how to grow and propagate aquatic plants, and how to protect them from parasites and other problems. This handsome volume features approximately 450 color photos and illustrations.
Part 1Practical sectionIntroduction10The natural biology of plants12Water quality and filtration26The right substrate38Choosing and planting48Lighting the aquarium56Feeding aquarium plants66Propagating aquarium plants78Maintaining a planted aquarium84Aquascaping94Fish for the planted aquarium118Part 2Plant profilesIntroduction122Plant Profiles124Index and credits198
