Buy used:
$12.00
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
FREE delivery May 19 - 23 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery May 19 - 22
Used: Good | Details
Sold by Shop Simpler
Fulfilled by Amazon
Condition: Used: Good
Comment: Cover is in good condition. Minimal signs of wear. Ships direct from Amazon!

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime.

If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Learn more about the program.

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the authors

Mary Ellen Sweeney
+ Follow
Mary E. Sweeney
+ Follow
See all
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The 101 Best Aquarium Plants: How to Choose Hardy, Vibrant, Eye-Catching Species That Will Thrive in Your Home Aquarium (Adventurous Aquarist Guide) Paperback – January 1, 2008

by Mary E. Sweeney (Author), George Farmer (Photographer), Neil Hepworth (Photographer),
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 149 ratings
See all formats and editions

Whether you are a new or intermediate hobbyist, The 101 Best Aquarium Plants is the perfect pocket-sized guide for navigating the booming planted aquarium market.

The 101 Best Aquarium Plants makes aquascaping and keeping healthy aquatic plants simple by providing clear, expert advice and recommendations that greatly improve the hobbyist s chances of success. It presents 101 full-page species accounts of plants that are not only appealing in appearance but can thrive in aquarium tanks. Also included are 33 species to avoid plants that are not compatible with home aquariums or that tend to perish in the hands of inexperienced aquarists. Written by an experienced aquarium hobbyist, this title features must-know buying, fertilization, and keeping tips, plus easy-to-use keys to sizes and care requirements. The book is organized for instant look-up, with color-coding to highlight species that will fit into aquarium systems of different sizes. The brilliant full-color identifying photos serve as the perfect comple

Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Tfh Pubns Inc
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2008
  5. Dimensions
    4.25 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    189008719X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1890087197
  8. See all details
Next page
Books with Buzz
Books with Buzz
Discover the latest buzz-worthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and nonfiction. Explore more

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tfh Pubns Inc (January 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 189008719X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1890087197
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.25 x 0.5 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 149 ratings

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. Mary Ellen Sweeney

    Mary Ellen Sweeney

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

    See more on the author's page
  2. Mary E. Sweeney

    Mary E. Sweeney

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Growing up on the Jersey Shore turned me into a baby tidepooler who was examining fishes & invertebrates while still in diapers. Before I started school, I had an aquarium. I still have aquaria, and that was long ago. In 1987, my hobby went pro when I signed on as an Editor at T.F.H. Publications, working on the flagship magazine, Tropical Fish Hobbyist. Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod was both boss and mentor, and we enjoyed an excellent working relationship for many years. In 2001, I joined Reef to Rainforest Publishing, as Senior Editor, and enjoyed working with James Lawrence and his staff on Amazonas Magazine. In 2019, I joined the ranks at Resources Real Estate, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, as a Realtor. Houses are much like aquaria; they are boxes that nurture, sustain, and protect life...and that's what I'm all about.

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
149 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Perpet Student
5.0 out of 5 stars Quite Informative - Good Book!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2011
Verified Purchase
I too have had a short hiatus from having a fish tank with marginal success with aquatic plants and was seeking plant help. After reading some of the other reviews - I both agree and disagree with parts of the reviews. This book has lived up to and exceeded my expectations. After years of working with formal plant identification (dichotomous keys) books I find this reference material very informative and useable.

I found the following POSITIVE attributes of this book:
- the three different ways of accessing an entry in the book great, user friendly and very 'fathomable'! The plants are sorted by its common name and then by scientific name. For those of who prefer scientific names you'll see that the binomial is noted first, then the common name second.
- plants are also sorted by plant placement in a tank, foreground, midground/small, and background/large plants. The pages within those sections are easily flagged/color coded with light type (bright/medium/low)and then durability (hardy/easy/challenging).
- photographs - The pictures are 'great'. Each plant referenced has a photograph. Photographic technology has come a long way since then, but overall I'm very very pleased with the clear and crisp pictures. I've spent more on other plant books with lower quality of images and paper.
- recommendation of what species to STAY AWAY from is very helpful - We don't want to have one plant monopolize one's tank.
- a variety of essential information - It provides an overview, habitat, native range, maximum height, lighting, water and nutrient preferences. She also notes any important special care, propagation and misc notes an aquatic keeper should be aware of.
- the mention of fish and/or substrate appropriate for a plant

I found the following NEGATIVE attribute of this book:
- its less than 200 pages

I will look for more books by this author.
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Old cntry gal
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference book
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
Verified Purchase
This is a great book. It is easy to read and all the plants are color coded for hardiness, tank placement, and ease of care. The plants are pictured and also have a good description. I appreciated that the water PH that was best for the plant is also included. That will help me avoid getting plants that won't work for my tanks. The author clearly explains the color coding that is used in the front pages of the book, so it is easy to read. I highly recommend this book as a quick reference.
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of info here, but mainly as a catalog
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2011
Verified Purchase
There are more books written about fish than about plants, so I was glad to buy this one. It is a catalog, not a coffee table book with lots of pretty pictures. The discussion of aquarium ecology that supports plants is very sketchy. The discussion of lighting was up to date, but there was very little about substrates. To the author's credit, at least she acknowleged that there is more than one approach to be taken to substrates. Many books won't do that. My observation has been that you don't need to pay much attention to particular nutrients, fertilizers, or CO2 if you have a suitable substrate. (Hint: avoid undergravel filters)

The "Plant Species to Avoid" section was very useful. It will help a hobbyist avoid the disappointment and effort that comes with replacing non-performing plants. Aquarium stores usually don't sell inappropriate fish because it is bad for long term business. However, they often sell plants that look pretty, but won't last.

Finally, some aquarium plants are considered to be invasive or nuisance species in the wild and are subject to regulation by the Departments of Natural Resources in various states. I would have liked to see more discussion of that issue in the book. It is much too easy and potentially destructive to flush plant prunings down the toilet or toss them out with the trash.
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
June
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic plant guide
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014
Verified Purchase
I take this book with me whenever I plan on getting new plants for my tank. It has both a common name and scientific name index in the back and I haven't found a plant yet that wasn't listed in here in some form. Some plants have more info than others, but overall it's a great guide!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Richard N.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent vendor
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2022
Verified Purchase
book arrived in mint condition, great price also. A++ seller, would definitely buy from again
Helpful
 Report
Samantha Nicole Gordon
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good deal
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014
Verified Purchase
This book was exactly as described, "like new" and it was. The only thing that made it look used was the sticker on the spine of the book. I've read through it before when giving recommendations to customers at a pet store I work at so I figured I'd go ahead and get my own copy. I'd recommend this book for people just starting out with aquatic plants for sure. Because unlike some books it has a list of plants to avoid and why to avoid them too. And this seller is also very good. The price and quality can't be beat.
Helpful
 Report
J. Otto
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Info Pictures Lack in Kindle Edition
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2017
Verified Purchase
Great info on the plants and care. Easy to follow and use this book as a reference. The pictures need to be updated to high res for Kindle users. The pictures are small and blurry when you zoom in.
Helpful
 Report
Country.girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
Verified Purchase
Great book for beginners! Its a good starting point, I personally will find a plant I like and look at this book first for basic information and do more research online.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Anaí Carrillo
5.0 out of 5 stars Lo recomiendo
Reviewed in Mexico on August 24, 2021
Verified Purchase
Es un libro que el acuarista debe tener ya que es un libro de consulta
Report
Gaspar
5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor libro sobre plantas de acuario que leído
Reviewed in Spain on May 1, 2019
Verified Purchase
Es claro, muy completo y a la vez conciso, no solo trata sobre las 101 mejores plantas par acuario, sino sobre substratos, CO2, macro y micro nutrientes, luz, que peces podemos tener en un acuario plantado y cuáles no, etc., y al final incluso unos consejos sencillos per muy util para Aquascaping, citando las plantas que recomienda para cada paisaje acuático.
Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars A first class small book with a fantastic system to find plants quickly for foreground
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2016
Verified Purchase
A first class small book with a fantastic system to find plants quickly for foreground, midground and background planting. Please read the introduction - it is so important. The information is succinct and great for scanning through quickly. It is pocket size, which is useful to take with you when talking about the plants you need and showing the photos to sales staff and fellow enthusiasts. The price is right if you shop around too. Very highly recommended.
Report
Glen R
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2013
Verified Purchase
This was a fairly well detailed book. Has a wide range of plants in it. Ment to be a pocket guide to carry to the stores to help identity those unnamed or improperly named plants that at least I always find. Its a great source of info and a easy read.
2 people found this helpful
 Report
feather
5.0 out of 5 stars Good guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 3, 2014
Verified Purchase
I am planning to set up my first planted aquarium and I bought this on kindle as the paper copy is quite expensive. But then I realised that I should have bought the book instead of the ebook copy as this guide is worth keeping.
Report