This book advises the aquarium hobbyist on how to create an underwater plant paradise. Besides adding beauty to any tank, properly selected and cultivated aquarium plants are functional. They provide shelters and hiding places for fish, and also remove some substances from the water that are toxic to fish. The author suggests specific plants for freshwater aquariums, provides step-by-step guidelines for aquarium design and planting, and offers advice on plant care. Full-color illustrations throughout.

• Table of Contents:
• Typical Aquarium Plants
• SELECTING AQUARIUM PLANTS
• Origin and Ecology of Aquarium Plants
• Selecting and Buying Plants
• Sample Plant Layouts
• AQUARIUM EQUIPMENT AND WATER QUALITY
• Safety Around the Aquarium
• Aquarium Lighting
• Heating Systems, Filtration, Fertilization
• Stable Environmental Conditions
• Water Quality in the Aquarium
• Care During Vacation
• SETTING UP AND PLANTING THE AQUARIUM
• Plan First, Then Plant
• Decorative Materials
• Designing Your Plant Layout
• PROPER CARE OF AQUARIUM PLANTS
• Propagation, Rejuvenation, and Pruning
• Maintenance Schedule
• Troubleshooting
• Plant Care
• APPENDIX
• Index
• Expert Advice
• Paperback / 64 Pages / 6 1/2 x 7 7/8 / 2002