How to Have a Successful Aquarium: The T.F.H. Book of Aquarium Science, Fishes--Water Plants--Water Technology [Hardcover]

Stephan Dreyer (Author), Rainer Keppler (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 157 pages
• Publisher: Tfh Pubns Inc (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793820901
• ISBN-13: 978-0793820900
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,992,603 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An introductory book for water plant beginner, June 28, 1999

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This review is from: How to Have a Successful Aquarium: The T.F.H. Book of Aquarium Science, Fishes--Water Plants--Water Technology (Hardcover)

I am little dissapointed with the content of the book as its title does not match its content. The water technology and aquarium science are not covered in depth. It introduces the equipment for growing plant. However you can know it from the FAQ. There are not many new information comparing to internet. So this book is only suitable for beginner. Another point is the photographs and pictures are too old.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Never Start an Aquarium without it., October 15, 2000

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"amad" (Jordan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Have a Successful Aquarium: The T.F.H. Book of Aquarium Science, Fishes--Water Plants--Water Technology (Hardcover)

If you already started an aquarium without it, do not go any further without buying this book first. From choosing the proper place and lights for the aquarium, to the effects of No2 and Phoshpates on your beloved fish, this book says it all. All in all it is understandable and implementable. What I liked about the book most is that it does not just "touch on" everything, it gives you all you need to know in details, yet, it is never boring or too technical. Beautiful pictures, and full of little secrets.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books in my aquatic library, November 10, 1998

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Michael Peklin (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Have a Successful Aquarium: The T.F.H. Book of Aquarium Science, Fishes--Water Plants--Water Technology (Hardcover)

This is a "MUST HAVE" book for any freshwater aquarium hobbyist. Beautiful illustrations and content will help you understand basic fishkeeping principals from water chemistry to plants selection, from hi-tech Carbon Dioxide fertilization to most common fish descriptions. The authors wrote:"...to publish something that was different in content and presentation quickly challenged us". Apparently, they excelled at this! I put this book among such classical volumes as Baensch "Aquarium Atlas". Its content and way of delivering the information proves to be helpful for the beginners and experienced aquarists.