Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants
by Peter Hiscock
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Author: Peter HiscockBrand: Barron's Publishing
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2003-04
ISBN: 0764155210
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Product features:
- Made by Barron's Publishing
- Model Number 5521
- Plants for Your Aquarium
- Aquarium Plants (Mini Encyclopedia Series for Aquarium Hobbyists)
- Aquarium Plants Manual (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)
Book Reviews of Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants
Book Review: Good but not everything
Summary: 4 Stars
The biggest benefit of this book is the plant profiles section. It is pretty thorough but doesn't have every plant or all of the info I would like to have like how fast things grow, it just says "grows fast or slow". I would like to know how much over what period of time. Same thing with the lighting.
The practical section is ok, but I wouldn't say follow it to closely. I tried some of the things it suggested and they did not work or made things worse. I found better, more accurate info on online forums. I think it should have more info on fertilizers, CO2, algae, and accurate info on lighting.
It gets a four star review because there just isn't much in the way of good books for the planted aquarium hobby right now and the plant profiles section is good. I would buy this book because it is a good reference for plants but I would recommend going online and finding a good "planted aquarium" forum for all other info.
Summary of 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 aquatic plants, and how to protect them from parasites and other problems. This handsome volume features approximately 450 color photos and illustrations.Fish & Aquariums Books
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