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Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants Hardcover – March 1, 2003

by Peter Hiscock (Author)

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Both beginner and advanced aquascaping enthusiasts will delight in this aquarium plant guidebook! Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants is filled with hundreds of aquatic plants presented in an A-to-Z directory with high quality photos and profiles of each plant.

Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants includes detailed information on aquatic plants, including common names, botanical designations, growth cycles, and propagation. Additionally, this book covers potential problems that can occur in an aquatic environment, such as parasites, and how to prevent them. With hundreds of color photos and illustrations, this book is both beautiful and informative! Easy to understand and beginner-friendly, the Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants is the perfect aquascape book for you!

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Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants, value, techniques, maintenance, water quality, filtration, methods

Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants, aquarium plants, planted aquarium, popular aquarium plants

Aquarium Plants, Peter Hiscock, fish aquarium, retail aquatics, aquatic studies, fish behavior

About the Author

Peter Hiscock began keeping fish and aquariums as a child, He was appointed manager of a retail aquatics outlet at 17 years of age and went on to complete aquatic studies at Sparsholt College in Hampshire, UK. His main interests include fish behavior and the interaction of fish with their environment, as well as aquascaping and the natural habitats of aquarium species.

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AQUARIUM PLANTS

A Comprehensive Exploration of Aquarium Plants, with Practical Advice on How to Grow Them to Perfection

This all-encompassing guide to aquarium plants is divided into two sections:

Part One offers practical guidance on all aspects of creating a stunning planted aquarium, from how plants work to the value and techniques of regular maintenance. Water quality and filtration, choosing substrates, and correct planting methods are featured in detail.

Part Two offers a wide-ranging survey of more than 150 popular aquarium plants presented in A-Z order, All plants are shown in stunning color photos.

From Part One: Practical Section

Aquascaping

The difference between a well-planted aquarium and a stunning display aquarium lies in good aquascaping. Aquascaping is not just a matter of placing plants and decor in the right combinations or in the right places, it means being creative, imaginative -- even inspired. There are certainly methods of planting and guidelines to positioning that will help you create a good display aquarium, but ultimately, the design should be the realization of your personal vision.

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From Part Two: Plant Profiles

Red Myriophyllum (Myriophyllum tuberculatum)

The stem and leaves of this plant vary between brown and red, depending on various aquarium conditions. The color is highly unusual among common aquarium plants, making this plant a popular choice in planted displays. The fine, feathery leaves require clean, well-filtered water; any debris and/or algae will clog them and stop them photosynthesizing. Strong lighting is essential for this plant. Do not plant individual stems too close together, otherwise light may not reach the lower leaves. The plant will spread across the surface and produce side shoots. Iron-rich fertilizers will improve growth.

Maximum height: Up to 16 in

Growth rate: Medium to fast

Area: Background, midground

Light: Very bright

Temperature: 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit

Propagation: Cuttings

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The natural biology of plants * Water quality and filtration * Choosing substrates * Selecting plants * Planting techniques * Lighting * Feeding * Propagation * Essential maintenance * Aquascaping * Populating with fish

A complete guide to more than 150 popular aquarium plants

Fully illustrated with more than 250 color photos and graphics

About the Author

Peter Hiscock trained at Sparsholt College in Hampshire, one of the U.K.'s leading schools for aquatic studies. He has published widely on fish behavior and aquarium keeping. Among his other books published in North America by B.E.S. are A Practical Guide to Choosing Aquarium Plants and A Practical Guide to Creating and Maintaining Water Quality.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sourcebooks; New title edition (March 1, 2003)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 205 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0764155210
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0764155215
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.77 x 10.56 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #270,054 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #53 in Fish & Aquarium Care (Books)
- #617 in Plants in Biological Sciences

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Mel

Great for starting a planted tank

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013

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This book is great for starting a planted tank because it shows you step-by-step pictures for the most basic information on aquatic plants. It lays out with pictures how to layer the substrate, how to physically plant the plants, what plants look like when they are unhealthy as well as what to change to get them healthy again, and how to place heating elements and correct lighting for a planted tank. Not only does it do all that, but then it has pages on specific plants so you can get information about each type of plant and what those specific plants need to thrive and which fish do well with which types of plants. Very basic, easy to understand book with plenty of quality, easy to understand information.

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FreshNano

Good reference for aquarium plants

Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2021

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Great book. I was looking for a comprehensive coffee table book/ aquarium plant guide and this book has proved to be a good resource.
I’ve gone back to reference this book several times since purchasing months ago but I wish it skipped the tank setup part and instead just focused on plants.
I would recommend for anyone with or considering a planted tank.

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Gerard J. Keim

Aquatic Plant Bible

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019

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This was an excellent book on teaching the intricacies of plant life of aquatic plants. (How plants live and what they need to thrive in a watery environment) For someone like myself who is getting back into the hobby after many years away from it, and never had live plants in previous tanks this is an invaluable asset. I particularly like the section that shows each plant and the info that is given about each individual one. The only slight negative is that it is somewhat dated since it was written a numbers of years ago and was only updated in the early 2000’s. With that said new methods and materials can easily be learned about via the internet. This is a book I can see me going back and back to in my endeavors to have and maintain a planted aquarium!

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arlee51

nice pictures, but. . .

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2012

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Although it is all about aquarium plants, it does have basic sections concerning setup and maintainence. Don't know if this author (a Brit) is unfamiliar with undergravel filtration (a lifelong method of mine), if it's just not worth his while or if it just doesn't work with live plants (seems to in my aquariums). Otherwise a well illustrate and quite comprehensive work. I've kept aquariums for almost fifty years now, and never had a book devoted to plant life. Glad to have it in my library.

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Karlton Henderson

All you need to know about aquarium plant and more.

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024

Awesome book!!!!!

Incredible compilation of information for the planted aquarium!

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2015

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With the ease and availability of the internet it almost seems pointless to purchase purely informational books. However, this is an awesome and well formatted source for reference and guidance on starting or maintaining a planted tank. It is laid out very well with detailed illustrations and beautiful pictures alongside the science behind how a planted tank works. Everything in the book is explained clearly and concisely in ways that are simple to understand. There are many example aquariums to illustrate different conditions one might find themselves starting an aquarium in based on extrinsic factors such as water quality or livestock. This book is an excellent reference to have for anyone interested in fish keeping.

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Jean-vincent Roy

Excellent 1st Book on Aquarium Plants

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2010

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I would definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for general information about aquarium plants. It covers the basic in a clear, consise way, using images whenever possible to illustrate what is being explained. The book' structure is logical and simple to follow, and pretty much anything you need to know to get started is covered.

The only minor complaint I might have is on the aquascaping chapter. The author uses drawings to explain various projects, where high-quality pictures would have been preferable, or, even better, both. Not a big deal at all, but its just that the real impact of aquascaping cannot be conveyed adequately through drawings in my opinion. And so it's hard to foresee how the author's suggested scapes would look in reality.

Highly recommended for beginners.

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Warfy

Everything you could ever want to know about aquarium plants

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2008

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I loved this book! It has very in-depth information. I've always had problems with algae in my planted aquarium and this book explains several reasons why this occurs and how to prevent it. It explains, in detail, nutrient requirements, lighting options, ways that fish and invertebrates interact with plants, and which plants are best for beginners. It explains complicated information with clear diagrams. Finally, there is a great list of plants with photos and info.

The only negative thing I can say is that this book is probably not the best for someone who only wants one or two plants in their aquarium and is looking for a simple introduction. This book isn't very simple, but it does offer clear explanations of many topics relating to growing plants in your aquarium.

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Jesús Ontiveros

Es bueno pero...

Reviewed in Mexico on March 21, 2024

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El libro en general es bueno, tiene muchísima información en cuanto a los perfiles de las plantas. Lo que no me agradó es que algunas cosas no se hayan actualizado como el tema de la iluminación. Tengo la versión 2003 y la versión 2023 dice exactamente lo mismo, no hubo una actualización a pesar de todo el avance tecnológico que ha habido a lo largo de 20 años, el libro sigue hablando de la iluminación de hace décadas (fluorescentes, halógenos, etc) y sigue mencionado medidas de luz que son poco útiles como lúmenes o luxes. Esperaba algo más actual como que se incluyera la iluminación LED y que se explicaran los conceptos de PAR/PPFD. Algo que tampoco me gustó fue que me llegó en mal estado, la contraportada tenía una rasgada horrible y algunas hojas del final del libro tenían algunos cortes. En fin, le doy 3 estrellas porque en general te puede servir como una guía, pero para mí las actualizaciones son importantes y si no las tiene entonces creo que no hay justificación para adquirir la versión 2023, con la 2003 es suficiente.

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Godspeed

Beautifully Illustrated, easy to follow!

Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2020

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I definitely recommend getting this book. The illustrations are beautiful and the information intelligent and engaging. Some other books read like a textbook, this book is simply a joy to read. Well done to the author!

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Felipe M Campbell

Completo, obra-prima

Reviewed in Brazil on May 4, 2018

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Adorei a obra. Tem muito detalhe e informação importante de cada planta. O linguajar utilizado é acessível e há um capricho e qualidade nas imagens, gráficos e infográficos de fazer inveja a muito livro por aí.

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