Plants For Your Aquarium

This text describes the temperature, water, fertilizer and light needs of more than 300 aquarium plants. Artificial lighting - lamp types, colour temperatures and mounting - is discussed in detail and the author provides advice on choosing the right plants for an aquarium. Ecological factors, flower biology and morphology and reproduction methods receive detailed coverage. The book contains colour photographs with nearly all plants depicted with fully developed submerged foliage. Botanists as well as professional and amateur keepers should find this book useful.

Describes the special needs of aquarium plants such as lighting, heating and propagation. Provides practical advice plus a detailed survey of over 60 freshwater aquarium plants.

Learn how to create and maintain your own underwater ecosystem. Aquascaping is the art of creating beautiful aquariums with natural materials and live plants. From the brilliance of Takashi Amano and numerous other innovators, aquascapes have become a popular way to enjoy aquariums. In Aquascaping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting, Styling, and Maintaining Beautiful Underwater Aquariums, planted aquarium expert George Farmer teaches how to create the perfect aquascape. Included in this book are full-color photographs that will supply readers with: Step-by-step instructions on setting up your tank Different styling suggestions that best suit your landscape How to pick plants, rocks, driftwood, substrate, and aquatic life Understanding the chemistry and biology involved in keeping a healthy aquarium Maintenance and upkeep And much more Creating an underwater ecosystem is not only a rewarding experience, but can bring much peace and relaxation to your life. So whether you’re a novice aquarist or seasoned aquascaper, Aquascaping will teach you all the tricks of the trade so that your beautiful aquarium can be enjoyed by family, friends, and, most importantly, yourself.

Beautiful aquariums in varying sizes are shown set up according to different themes and moods.

In this third of three works, see more of how to make your aquarium a work of art and a part of your home. The world's most beautiful medium-to-large-size aquariums set up to look like nature are illustrated inside in full color and enhanced with Foto-Glaze.

Starting 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 of this work teaches how to plan for, purchase, and install plants in the aquarium.