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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 571 EAN: 9780967377315 Edition: 2 ISBN: 0967377315 Label: Echinodorus Publishing Manufacturer: Echinodorus Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Publication Date: 2003-01 Publisher: Echinodorus Publishing Studio: Echinodorus Publishing Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Little heavy on the chemistry--very heavy on working results!Read this book cover to cover and some of the science was little deep, but the author really just uses the science to explain why the methods work. She fully and completely lays out the steps to be successful even if you can't master the science behind it. After reading this book, I had to try it. I set up a small 10 gallon tank following her methods exactly. It's only been three weeks but the plant growth is better than any of my other tanks. Thick, lush growth already popping up out ... Read More Rating: - A must-read for all real aquaristsFor those really interested in maintaining a planted aquarium and those looking for reading on chemical and biological interaction between soil, water and plants this book is a mandatory one. Walstad exposes on a perfect scientific way (but still readable) how a mini-ecosystem like an aquarium works. Rating: - Very interestingThis book has a lot of scientific data and an analytical feel to it. The writter put a lot of thought into this book and provided a lot of information not found in most aquarium books. She focuses on low tech tanks which is nice for those of us that don't have a lot of money to invest in equipment but want the look of a planted tank. I recommend this book to anyone that has a low tech tank or is interested in a different perspective on planted tanks. Rating:  - Practical, yet scientific.This book can be useful to the layman and has the depth for the pro. The author clearly knows her subject and has the technical expertise. The biology and chemistry is over my head (it has been a loooong time since taking those classes), but it is actually readable. Some items simply have to be taken on faith if you haven't got the background to fully comprehend everything. In other words, one does not have to understand 'redox equations' to get the content. I haven't ... Read More Rating: - Other optionsFirst of all, I gave "Ecology ..." 4 stars rather 5 as my feeling is that a "Practical Manual" might offer some options in terms of an author's preference. And, being a "Manual," it may also present "Trouble shooting" type of pointers, or "How to find your way back if a different path was selected." I believe the above are areas that could have been addressed in better fashion. However, that said, "Ecology..." is really an excellent source. D. Walstad tackles subjects with both the scientific base ... Read More |
