Planted Aquariums: Creation and Maintenance [Hardcover]

Christel Kasselmann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1575242656 | ISBN-13: 978-1575242651 | Publication Date: July 12, 2005

Planted Aquariums: Creation and Maintenance starts with a discussion of light, soil, and water requirements for keeping plants in aquariums. The next chapter gives the reader guidelines for choosing the right plants for their tanks. The major portion teaches how to plan for, purchase, and install plants in the aquarium. There is a detailed section that is useful for someone who just wants to put a few hardy plants into a small tank as well as for the serious hobbyist aiming to create a show tank. Sections on plant care, water quality, problem solving, and fish in planted aquariums round out the picture. A special section on Dutch and Japanese planted tanks provides a wider perspective. "Hands on" information is available for hobbyists who want their tanks to shine. Although the book is comprehensive, the beginner can learn how to create and maintain a simple tank or a more complex one.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company (July 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575242656
• ISBN-13: 978-1575242651
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #633,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Planted Aquariums, September 3, 2005

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Richard J. Goodkind "R.Goodkind, Hobbyist" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Planted Aquariums: Creation and Maintenance (Hardcover)

For the most part, Kasselmann's book is an excellent guide to hobbyists interested in establishing a planted aquarium . The photographs are excellent and the methodologies the author suggests are very functional.The overview in the appendix on plants and their light requirements is very helpful. The book would be more beneficial, if the author had included more American products in for example her substrate recommendations etc. Overall , the book is a most welcome edition to the library of anyone interested in establishing a flourishing plant tank.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great planted aquarium reference, November 5, 2006

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John S. Hopkins "John H." (Eugene, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Planted Aquariums: Creation and Maintenance (Hardcover)

I think this is one of the most useful books I have seen on aquarium plants and the planted aquarium. It is well organized, offers great planting and maintenance advice, and I refer to it frequently. One of the most useful features is an appendix of plants organized by characteristics, size, light requirements, optimal temperature, suggested location, minimum aquarium size and comments, cross referenced to photos in the book. This feature alone is worth the price of the book!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine book but can be better., June 11, 2007

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Liao I. Ching (Indonesia) - See all my reviews
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I had high expectation for this book after reading many favorable reviews. This book is fine but somewhat less than expected. I was unable to find answers to many specific questions such as a general guide line on CO2 dosages, how to control snail, how to deal with tannic acid leached from drift woods, fertilization techniques. There is a helpful chart of all types of plants and it's care requirement. Unfortunately, many of the plants in the list does not have a picture in the book.