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Takashi Amano

Nature Aquarium World: How You Can Make A Most Beautiful Aquarium Hardcover – March 1, 1994

by Takashi Amano (Author)

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This book contains photographs of the world's most beautiful aquariums. It should be used as a model for every aquarium, especially those in your home and in public places like waiting rooms. The author also gives ALL the data that are necessary for even a beginner to duplicate any aquarium in his own home. The Author, Takashi Amano, is an artist. His canvas is the aquarium. The paints are his plants. He travels and imitates nature under various circumstances, and the complete aquarium is his masterpiece. Many of his masterpieces are named. Some are from Africa; some from his native Japan. In every case the beauty of his creations is evident. Takashi Amano is absolutely the genius so designed by Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod. This book as been designed for hobbyists and dealers; public aquariums could get a nice education too.

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192 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Tfh Pubns Inc
Publication date

March 1, 1994
Dimensions

9.75 x 1 x 12.75 inches
ISBN-10

0793800897
ISBN-13

978-0793800896
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Publisher : Tfh Pubns Inc; 1st Printing edition (March 1, 1994)
Language : English
Hardcover : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 0793800897
ISBN-13 : 978-0793800896
Item Weight : 2.78 pounds
Dimensions : 9.75 x 1 x 12.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #308,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #78 in Fish & Aquarium Care (Books)

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Phreeflow

Wish I bought his newer books

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2018

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This is on of Takashi Amano’s earlier works so he was still developing his style as an aquascaper. There’s is a mix of Dutch and Nature style aquascaping and it all feels a bit old and redundant. While I’m a huge fan of Amano and appreciate his work, I’d definetly be happier with a more recent book showing off his most recent works and design philosophies and I did not buy this expecting to see a transition from Dutch style (forest) to Nature style (Amano’s original style). Nonetheless, it’s a keeper.

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V-D3 Sun

Beautiful freshwater fish tanks with arranged plants beyond words

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013

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Some of the most beautiful pictures and arrangements of plants and fresh water fishing tanks. a lot of people say you can't beat the beauty and the colors of the saltwater fish tanks and fish all I can say to that is you don't know freshwater fish tanks. Of course these freshwater fish tanks are masterfully taken care of and arranged and grown to the point where the difficulty might be that saltwater would be easier taken care of but I've gotten close a few times to some beautiful scenery like this in some of my tanks but it's always good to dream that you can get all the way to the perfection of these arrangements and photographs I just wish I had the whole series of books or could afford them right now

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a-mused

If you get no other book from Amano, get this one.

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014

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Leave your little goldfish bowl behind and go off into the amazing world of natural freshwater aquariums. The images alone are incredibly inspirational, but the information in the back is invaluable in setting the tank up right, the first time - and the purpose of each component. While ADA equipment is ideal for this type of aquarium, there are plenty of other options on the market and you can always choose to create a hybrid of the conventional and the ideal. Despite being some of Amano's earliest works, they're utterly timeless in design.

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Outstanding Visuals and more...

Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017

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Bought this as a gift for a friend who's into tropical fish and larger aquariums. I have a copy and have thoroughly enjoyed it and Amano's "plant scapes". Works of art. And the narrative adds chemistry data, and the type of fish habitat replicated. More than just an outstanding photo collection.

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Careful Reviewer

Picture Book Only - No Details, No Plant Names

Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017

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Not at all what I expected. contrary to the tile, this is not a book about 'How You Can Make A Most Beautiful Aquarium."

It is, basically, nothing more than a picture book with philosophical discussion and reports of what he saw while travelling the world. The only data in the book are constant repetitions of tank water parameters. How many times do you need to see Nitrites = 0 under EVERY single picture?

I was hoping to see design layouts, which would include the names of plants. Perhaps one out of a hundred pictures identified an actual plant and there were two or three before and after setup pictures. Very few design instructions. The most you will come away with from looking at this book is similar to what you would get from looking at any photographers record.

Ohhhhh ...look at the pretty pictures! Gratefully, I didn't pay the price that this picture book was originally selling for. What a waste.

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James

Inspirational Work - but not a beginner's guide

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2002

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All of Amano books are extremely beautiful and inspiring. They provide fodder for designing amazing planted aquariums. He uses an approach similar to Japanese gardening and arrangement. He incorporates both traditional modes and natural landscape.
However, I only gave it four stars because Anamo's description of his technical skills and planning is very limited. His explanations require some basic aquarium knowledge like nitrogen cycles, plant and animal compatibility, and basic water chemistry.
This is perfect for an intermediate aquarium hobbyist. It also works as a great coffee table book.

19 people found this helpful

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cgs

Very nice book

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2013

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I bought this book because I love tropical aquariums. The book came from an independent seller, was shipped quickly and arrived exactly as described.

This book is a wonderful collection of photographs of the works of Takashi Amano. For each photo there is information given regarding the methods and materials used and the creative inspiration for the work. Also, Mr. Amano shares personal insights into our natural world as seen through the microcosm of the aquarium.

I highly recommend this book!

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Dennis B.

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018

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Perfect

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daniel

brill book. very informative. look forward to getting ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2017

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brill book.very informative.look forward to getting the rest.

I. Ramadani

great photography

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 1, 2006

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if you are looking for amazing photography or great inspiration in creating your own little piece of mother nature this book is the one. the reason that i have given 4 star rating to it is because unfortunately the book contains no information whatsoever about the species of the plants used in Amano's creations.

5 people found this helpful

Kata

The book by Takashi Amano would have been great but it was not in a great condition for ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2016

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The book by Takashi Amano would have been great but it was not in a great condition for a present.

Robert Górajski

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2014

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Fantastic book !!!

Mike

Grand Master

Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2015

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The only thing preventing you from buying this book is cost right? Browsing info/photos online is free, it's also garbage comparing to a photobook like this. You need to examine the photos in detail then you will see what 30+ years of experience produces.