The photos are quite good. Some of them are extreme closeups of a stem or a few leaves, and others offer an overview of an entire plant. Most are suitable for identification. So, who could ask for anything more? I could! I would like to know how to propagate the a Series On Books For The Hobbyist plant(s) of my choice. Well, as it turns out, Ms. by SUSAN PRIEST Sweeney has also included this information for each of the 101 plants. Here is a listing of the he subtitle of this book says “how to choose information which she provides for each plant: and keep hardy, vibrant, eye-catching species overview, habitat, native range, maximum height, that will thrive in your lighting, water, feeding, special home aquarium.” It also care, propagation, and notes. describes 33 species to avoid. Excerpts from the page on The 101 best As a popular old song goes, Ludwigia ovalis tell us that it is Aquarium Plants “who could ask for anything new to the aquarium trade, by Mary E. Sweeney more?” native to Japan and China, TFH Publications, 2008 Before I take you inside, I delicate but grows quickly, want you to hold this book in prefers slightly acidic water, your hands for a moment. It is iron is necessary for its peachynot a typical bookshelf -sized volume (though of pink color; “the entire aquarium will benefit from course it would fit on one). It measures 8" by 4½", the extra care it will get because of this plant.” and is heavy for its size. Plant species to The back cover calls it a avoid include the big, “field guide.” I think it the bad, and the unlikely wants to be among that to survive, as well as genre of books which non-aquatic species people carry with them (terrestrial plants). The when they go exploring: p e a c e l i l y bird watchers, butterfly (Spathophylum sp.) is seekers, etc. It would c o m m o n l y slip nicely into the pocket misrepresented as an of a safari jacket, and aquatic plant. would seem to be custom made to fit in cargo Other features pockets on the legs of include lighting some pairs of pants. (intensity vs. volume), However, it is not worst and best aquatic waterproof, and wouldn’t fauna (i.e. fish and other stand up to a snorkeling livestock), indexes for excursion in search of scientific as well as aquatic plants unless it common names, and a was safely tucked into a color key on each page backpack on the shore. which indicates whether O.K., it’s time to a plant is best suited to move on. Inside both the the foreground, front and back covers is a midground, or “quick plant finder.” If background in your you know what species display. you want to research, you can find it even quicker If you would like to than quick by consulting learn more about the one of these. Anubias are plants that are already in favorites at our house, your tanks, or you are and it instantly tells me yearning to try that I want to turn to page something new, you just 59. I’m sure you will may discover that your find your favorites as well. If indeed you really do fantasy tank is within your grasp! want to go exploring, just make yourself comfortable and dive in.
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