Plants for Your Aquarium
This book advises the aquarium hobbyist on how to create an underwater plant paradise. Besides adding beauty to any tank, properly selected and cultivated aquarium plants are functional. They provide shelters and hiding places for fish, and also remove 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. Full-color illustrations...
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This book advises the aquarium hobbyist on how to create an underwater plant paradise. Besides adding beauty to any tank, properly selected and cultivated aquarium plants are functional. They provide shelters and hiding places for fish, and also remove 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. Full-color illustrations throughout.
Typical Aquarium Plants4To Help You Decide6Selecting Aquarium Plants9Why an Aquarium Needs Plants9Origin and Ecology of Aquarium Plants10Selecting and Buying Plants11Checklist: What to Look for When Buying12Plants in Portrait13Rosette Plants14TIP: Not Suitable for the Aquarium15Stem Plants19Special Growth Forms24HOW-TO: Sample Plant Layouts26Aquarium Equipment and Water Quality29The Right Location29TIP: Safety Around the Aquarium30Aquarium Lighting30Heating Systems33Filtration34Carbon Dioxide Fertilization35TIP: Stable Environmental Conditions35Water Quality in the Aquarium36Carbonate Hardness, pH. and Carbon Dioxide36Nitrogen Compounds38Phosphate39Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium39Trace Elements39Care During Vacation39Setting Up and Planting the Aquarium41The Right Substrate41Tip: Plan First, Then Plant42Decorative Materials42Designing Your Plant Layout42Preparing the Plants44Adding the Plants44HOW-TO: Planting46Proper Care of Aquarium Plants49Propagation, Rejuvenation, and Pruning50Table: Maintenance Schedule51Fertilization51Table: Troubleshooting54Damage to Plants5410 Golden Rules57How-To: Plant Care58Appendix60Index60Information63Expert Advice64
