Product Description

Gardeners and fishkeepers alike are enthralled by the intricate beauty of planted aquariums. Today's aquarium technology is making more and more complicated arrangements easier than ever to maintain. An aquarium of beauty and diversity is yours with the "simple" but thorough instructions outlines in The Simple Guide to Planted Aquariums. In it you'll discover:
-Which plants are suitable for which types of arrangements.
-How to plan and cultivate your sunken garden.
-Whether to introduce fish- and which kinds.
-How to identify and solve common problems with minimal disruption.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #663766 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 190 pages

About the Author
Authors Terry Anne Barber and Rhonda Wilson have been keeping aquariums for decades- planted and otherwise. Both authors are very active on the Internet and in several clubs and societies, where they hone their plantkeeping and propagating skills. Terry lives with her family in Georgia, and Rhonda with hers in Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Avid Researcher... new to planted tanks
This is a terrifice resource for beginners. I have been reading everything and anything I can get my hands to set up my first planted aquarium. When I found this book I'd been reading and searching for a couple of months. This book reflects much of the information I had been able to gather over those months of research.

When starting out on a new path, it is always nice to have a simple guide to show the way. This book has the basics and explanations for the hows and whys. It is easy to read and understand, gives excellend explanations and encourages the complete novice to attempt this hobby.

Armed with this information, I will be setting up my tank shortly. I recommend this book to anyone who is considering setting up a planted tank.

Great research tool!
This easy to read and understand book should be in every aquarist's library. It has easy to understand Eco-system descriptions, just as the name of the book implies. An excellent chapter that gives the names, descriptions and best use, of a wide variety of aquarium plants. We'll look forward to the authors' next book!

Very nicely formatted Overview or Introduction
I've kept planted aquariums for a number of years, but was intrigued by this book because one of the co-authors is a well-known advocate of low-tech planted tanks.

The format of this book is VERY nice. The writing is friendly and inviting, and there are lots of pretty full color photos. Personally, I didn't learn a whole lot of new information, but it was a pleasant read nonetheless. I would certainly recommend it to someone just entering the hobby, or someone looking for an overview on planted tanks, especially if they're seeking some guidance on what type of planted tank is the best fit for them - high tech, low tech, biotope, etc. All around, a very good presentation, and an excellent invitation to exploring planted aquariums!