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149 of 151 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As an experienced aquarist with a flair for biotop-aquariums I have a huge library of aquarium and ecology books at home. Most of them are printed with luxury paper and coverage including breathtaking pictures. But very few of them include key information that I exactly need. Can fish food alone cover all the nutrient needs of aquatic plants, if yes how? Do I really need additional CO2 and fertilizers? How can I maintain healthy low-tech natural aquariums free from algae with sun light? What are the most significant bio-chemical reactions that take place in the aquarium gravel & soil and how do they affect the general aquarium ecology, pH, KH, CO2, Iron-levels etc? Do plants really purify water, if yes how and which plants are better purifiers? Why are emergent plants better water purifiers? What does this heavy metal talk mean concretely? Do plants consume ammonia, nitrit and nitrate? Why do they generally prefer ammonia over nitrate? etc... etc...The author of this book apparently anticipated my unanswered questions of past and answered all of them in a step by step manner without a single logical gap. Don't let yourself negatively impressed by the modest look of the book. Its content is perfect!
91 of 92 people found the following review helpful
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First, the downside: If you want beautiful color pictures of plants, buy Nature Aquarium World (the other MUST HAVE plant book). There are no photos in this book. But if you want detailed, accessible information on how to create thriving planted aquariums, buy this.
Walstad maintains that thriving planted freshwater tanks can be created WITHOUT CO2 injectors, fertilizers, zillion-watt lighting fixtures, or many other high-tech gadgets. This book contains nothing but details on how she does so, from cover to cover.
If you've ever tried adding something (Iron, Light, whatever) and gotten an unanticipated result, you will probably find the answer here. She has lots of information about how plants impact every aspect or aquarium water chemistry.
This is a MUST HAVE book for plant enthusiasts.
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is an excellent complement to the photo-laden coffee table books on planted aquariums. It is a thoroughly-researched treatise on what biological and chemical processes happen in an aquarium. Unlike most technical books, it manages to combine both detailed discussions of the science involved (including many references to the scientific literature) with practical tips that would be useful to the beginner, using a question-and-answer format in boxes scattered throughout the text.
The author, formerly the Technical Advisor to the Aquatic Gardeners Association, proposes a "low-technology" approach to maintaining a planted aquarium, eschewing the exotic materials and gadgets favored by the German and Japanese schools of aquarium design.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A very fun read
I am new to aquarium plants and found "ECOLOGY of the PLANTED AQUARIUM" to be a very fun read. It is one of the few aquarium books I have read that has good information in it, and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by The Guy
Great Book
I wasn't disappointed by this book. Certainly not your average aquarium plant book. Full of advice that is backed by scientific data. Read more
Published 3 months ago by RR
Simply Excellent
What a text.! I have been keeping planted aquariums with frustratingly varying levels of success for over 10 years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Anthony
A+
I have found this book to be an invaluable resource on aquatic plants. I would suggest it to anyone wishing to start a planted tank, whether new to the hobby or a seasoned... Read more
Published 4 months ago by xjxvx
A Must-Have Book for anyone who wants a planted aquarium.
Most aquarium books are written my average people. Dianna Walstad is a Scientist and this book goes into great detail where others may fail. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeremy Frank
Evidence Based Advice
This is a book that will appeal to the scientist in all of us. Not only does it provide a wealth of information and detail on how to successfully add plants to an aquarium, but it... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. R. Barnes
Detail oriented
This book may be too detailed to please those looking for light general knowledge and a lot of pictures. I wasn't! Read more
Published 7 months ago by cody
Science meets Aquarium Hobby
I am really enjoying this book, there should definitely be more like this on the market - describing the science behind the planted aquarium and providing some great basis for... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Wisteria Atrix
Reference for Planted Aquarium
I bought this for my boyfriend who loves the planted aquarium hobby, and I thought it would be great reference to the mechanics of a beautifully planted aquarium. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nat
A unique, marvelous book.
I have never in forty years seen such a complete, well-researched discussion of successful aquatic plant culture. The last chapter is a summary of all the previous chapters. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Garretson
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