Ecology of the Planted Aquarium

Book presents scientific information that hobbyists can use to set up and maintain successful planted freshwater aquaria. Book combines detailed discussions of the science involved with practical tips using a question-and-answer format in boxes scattered throughout the text. Hobbyists learn how to keep a healthy and inexpensive aquarium based on science. Although the author prefers "low-tech" methods, she lays out the science that underlies all methods. The author shows that hobbyists can create thriving planted freshwater tanks WITHOUT CO2 injection, fertilizers, zillion-watt lighting fixtures, and other high-tech gadgets.