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James Fatherree (Author), Terry Ann Barber (Author)
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Publication Date: December 2004 | Series: Simple Guide to...
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.

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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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: TFH Publications (December 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793821177
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793821174
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #657,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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!
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Don't bother April 21, 2009
Format:Paperback
I never write Amazon reviews, but I was so disappointed in this book I felt I had to. It's too confusing to introduce beginners to the hobby, but not informative enough to be useful for anyone already familiar with planted tanks.

"The Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums," by David Boruchowitz (and also published by TFH), is one of the best introductory aquarium texts out there -- all beginners should have a copy. I expected this guide to be just as good. It's not. Like the Boruchowitz book, there's a problem with the illustrations -- for the most part the plant and fish photos serve as decoration, and aren't instructive. But how could TFH publish an entire chapter of plant descriptions without a simple gallery of plant photos to go with the text? There are only so many ways you can describe a stem plant before they all start to sound the same.

This book is clearly a victim of budget cuts (almost all the photos are recycled from the Boruchowitz book, and a few even show up twice), and with a little more effort could have turned into something really worthwhile. An extra chapter with sample stocking schemes (with setups for tanks of different sizes, care/tech levels, and geographical regions) should have been included, too.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
My dream is now a Reality
When I began the hobby of keeping aquariums I never thought that I, a simple beginner, would ever be able to manage a planted aquarium. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Aquagirl55
Excellent book
This book is a very good book for beginners and for a reference. It explains the topics very well and gives you a good look on how the aquarium works. Read more
Published on January 31, 2009 by T. Alexopoulos
Easy and Simple
After reading several books about the same topic, This one is easy, simple and clear to understand, as the title expose. Read more
Published on January 27, 2008 by Richard Diaz
useless book
This book was too complicated for the beginner and too superficial for everybody else. While all the photos of plants contained more than one type of plant, the caption failed to... Read more
Published on September 30, 2007 by James Michalopoulos
Why & How to kepp and aquarium.
The authors have done an excellant job of describing water chemistry and the reasons various filtration systems work. pH, KH, hardness, nitrites, and nitrates are all covered. Read more
Published on September 13, 2007 by Lawrence W. Boldt
Excelente para los que comienzan
El libro es bastante completo, toca temas elementales pero necesarios para quienes apenas empiezan con el acuarismo, igualmente desarrolla algunos temas avanzados de forma... Read more
Published on August 6, 2007 by Andrés Rocha
Good book for beginner.
This book has been quite helpful for my husband who is setting up his first planted aquarium. It is well organized, informative, and easy to read. Read more
Published on March 1, 2006 by M. Cunningham
Simplest Planted Tank Book Ever Written
And I mean this in the best way! I'm often referring to this book. The author explains difficult things very well. Every hobbiest should read this book. Read more
Published on February 16, 2006 by Tyler Terrell
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. Read more
Published on July 1, 2005 by Stephen Randall
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