The 101 Best Aquarium Plants (Adventurous Aquarist Guide)

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 size and care requirements. The book is organised for instant look-up, with colour-coding to highlight species that will fit into aquarium systems of different sizes. The brilliant full-colour identifying photos serve as the perfect complement to the informative text. For the most current and fascinating information on many new and exciting plants making their way into the aquarium trade, this book offers a durable and easy-to-use resource for encouraging success with planted aquariums.