Product Description
300 pages, hardcover. By Takashi Amano. Learn to set up tanks and decorate them according to precepts laid down by Nature herself. Beautiful photos capture the artistry of each tank, and all necessary technical information for duplication is provided.
Customer Reviews:
Book 3 (Nature Aquarium World.......2007-05-31
This really is a fantastic book. Try to understand the Japanese culture and you'll understand the way mr. Takashi Amano disigns his aquariums.
The use of simplicity is amazing but not easy to realize. For every aquarist is the whole serie 1,2,3 a must. Fantastic. Good written and very nice taken photos as well.
If you love the first two you will love this one too!.......2007-01-19
the first two books were great with my personal fave being Nature Aquarium World 1 but this one was beautifully designed and illistrated. Not only are the illistrations wounderful but the "about takashi" section of the book made for some brief and enlighting reading.
Beautiful pictures but horrible for information.......2003-02-10
I got this book and I was suprized to find out that it had very little information whatsoever as to how his tanks were set up and the techniques he uses. I would not recommend this book for anything other then something nice to look at and wish that you hand the time to put into making your own tanks look like that.
Obviously part III.......2002-05-29
Important to note this is part III in the series. If you own part one, this is a nice addition. If you don't own part one, get it first. It's the best of Amano's photo books. Yes, these are well photographed coffee table books, not manuals to "do it yourself," although they do give you a lot of good info to work with.
The plant names don't correspond with Western plant names. You'll have to ID things yourself based on the photographs.
A great book of inspiration once you know the essentials of aquatic plantscaping & fishkeeping.
Amano's tanks are a living work of art. If you're already into freshwater planted fishtanks, get this book! After you've bought book one, Nature Aquarium World, of course
Nature Aquarium World : Book 3.......2000-02-07
Its important to note that this book is a series of photographs. There is not very much information to read except how the author looks after the tanks. The photographs are awe inspiring and its worth a place on anyone's bookshelf. The author works WITH nature to set up these tanks and the results are stunning.
Book Description
Spectacularly illustrated with 1,300 full-color photographs, this encyclopedic guide to one of the world's most popular hobbies showcases the shimmering diversity of 800 kinds of freshwater aquarium fish from every corner of the world. It is the only book available that features representative species of each family ingeniously photographed -- both in an aquatic environment and against a white background -- highlighting their shapes and distinctive markings. An authoritative text provides a detailed description of the characteristics, feeding habits, breeding behavior, and native habitats of each fresh and brackish water species, as well as information on its care. The consummate guide to an exciting hobby, Aquarium Fish of the World is sure to become a classic reference book for aquarium fish enthusiasts everywhere.
Customer Reviews:
Misleadingly quoted title of the book.......2006-05-03
As mentioned in the other customer reviews, this book is good in the large amount of big photos and is not for thorough information for each kind of fish included.
The number of species mentioned in the book, which is therefore critical for its value, is wrongly quoted both in the heading of this webpage and in the editor review as 800 species instead of the true 650 species as printed clearly on the book cover.
I think it should be corrected and not to mislead other to buy this valuable book disappointedly.
Needs more detail.......2002-12-25
This book isn't bad but it is really only useful for identifying species. If you need more information on the care and compatibility with other species look somewhere else.
A bit of everything in living color.......2000-01-11
This is my favorite book for browsing about species from not only the fish that I keep (ie African Cichlids), but also consider all the others. While the information isn't very deep, it certainly piques your interest because of the beautiful pictures. You can see many rare and exotic species captured here.
An excellent publication.......1999-06-11
This is a really well produced book that is full of beautiful photographs. The double page layout of similar species really helps when comparing closely related species. The text is informative but concise which is probably the book's only weak point. It only takes you a few seconds to read through the text for a species leaving you wanting to know more information.
REALLY top notch book!!.......1998-12-17
This book was a major motivating factor in my even becoming an Aquarist! Great, up to date information- Nice photos- Super-accurate descriptions of fish! Really nicely done!
Product Description
183 pages, hardcover. By Takashi Amano. Learn how to make your aquarium a work of art and a part of your home.
Customer Reviews:
one of the best inspirational aquascaping books.......2007-05-22
One buys this book for the pictures. They deserve five stars. I am using this book for inspiration as to what can be achieved with nano and micro tanks.
The shortcomings of this book are only to blame this book for being what it is not and what it does not claim to be. It does not claim to be a 'how to' book, though I believe many readers (me included) wish it WAS a 'how to' book. As such, one can continue moaning about how inaccurate the scientific names of plants are; how little information there is on planting, propagating and maintaining the plants; what the mineral contents of the substrate and fertilizers are; what the light spectrum and intensity is; etcetera...
So, although I love the book. I'm going to minus one star for the lousy reason that it isn't what I want it to be.
Great picturebook, but not a very good "Educational"........2007-05-21
I, really think it was a good book for beginners like me, but it wasn't what I was looking for. It had great photography, but it was very unclear how to make a beautiful, planted aquarium grow. It's very good in somethings and lacks in others.
Great as usual.......2006-02-22
As usually with Takashi Amano's work it has superb aquascapes and pictures. Although, they have changed the paper used to a cheaper kind and not the glossy type of the earlier editions. It also states some of the tank's data like temp and the species of plants and fishes used in the setup. However, if your planning to buy this book to learn to how to take care and maintain aquatic plants, you will be disappointed. This is not for aquatic plant reference, this book is more on inspiring you to make good aquascapes. If you want a better reference on the care and maintenance of aquatic plants maybe Pablo Teepot's book is for you.
spectacular.......2006-01-19
This book is a fantastic coffee table book. If you are looking for aquascaping inspiration BUY THIS BOOK!!. However if you are looking for instruction on how to aquascape it does not give you this. The only gripe is that Takashi Amano hasen't named any of the wonderful flora or fauna used. In my opinion it is the best book out of the three 'Nature Aquarium World' series although his other two go into more detail. Buy it and you won't be able to put it down. Beautifully enchanting, a true work of art.
Amazing.......2005-10-25
I realy engoy it It is amazing to view how you can do art with aquarium plants,inclusive in little space.
Average customer rating:
- Coffee Table Species Book
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Atlas of Livebearers of the World
Lothar Wischnath
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
 Fish & Aquariums
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Fish & Sharks
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Animal Husbandry
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Reference
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ASIN: 0866223681 |
Customer Reviews:
Coffee Table Species Book.......2002-03-22
This is a LARGE HEAVY book, with high gloss pages and many photos. Great species book with good commentary - though dated. Should be on the bookshelf of all livebearer hobbyists. General hobbyists who likelivebearers can just use the Baensch Atlases.
Product Description
With a total of more than 1000 pages and over 1300 photos covering aquarium setup and management and aquariums plants in addition to the fishes themselves, Aquarium Fishes of the World is a compact but comprehensive and colorful source of information and
Customer Reviews:
Very comprehensive, but hard to read........2006-09-15
This book is very comprehensive. It covers over 870 species of fishes. The fishes are arranged in alphabetical order of their scientific names. In my opinion, this is not a very way to present the fishes. There is no organization at all. Who can memorize the scientific names? I would rather see all the tetras in one section, and all the cichlids in another. If you want a book mainly for fish identification, the mini-atlas or the full atlas may be better choices. Some of the photos are in poor quality. If you are a beginner, many other books may be more suitable.
Not what I hoped for..........2006-04-23
but perhaps I was hoping for too much. A paragraph on each of a thousand fish, plus a hundred pages on plants and another hundred on tank setup/upkeep was not was I was expecting. That is what you'll get here, however.
I was looking for a little more on each fish, it's compatibility with others and some idea of it's behaviour in the tank.
Oh well.
A Good Book.......2006-02-01
I thought this was a good book, but not great by any means, and certainly a lot of money for what you get. If this is the Bible of Aquarium species, there is a gap in this particular market.
The section on fish species is comprehensive in its coverage, but not in the detail on each fish, ie: behaviour, territories and compatibilities. The layout is not easy to view at a glance, and annoyingly the photos are not next to the text, although usually somewhere on the same page.
The photos are often poorly executed and in many cases just plain 'honest'. None of the clever lighting highlighting potential colours in fish, just the dull colour of each fish you'd expect with no aquarium lighting or in their infancy. Usually only one photo per species, rather than showing differences in sexes and ages. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as hobbyists may be disappointed with fish selections from other 'glossier' books.
The plant section is just plain hard to read. You have to read it end to end, rather than use it as a quick reference. There is no cross-reference with common plant names. It is not even vaguely comprehensive of this gigantum subject - just a curtesy really. Again the photos, whilst pretty, do not always show the most characteristic features of each species.
My final complaint is the spelling mistakes throughout the book. Although, they don't usually preclude understanding of the sentence.
Once again, this is a good book - definitely worth borrowing from a library, but not worth spending your hard-earned money on.
Awesome and helpful book.......2005-10-28
-This is one of the best aquarium books i have seen for this price. It is well worth spending a few dollars for it. The book has everything you need to set up and maintain an aquarium as well as over 700 pages of different species of fish.
-Each page has a picture of a fish or two, then underneath the photo is information about the fish(name, size, temperature, compatibility, diet, etc...)and a couple of paragraphs explaining the fish.
-Then in the rest of the book is sections about taking care of an aquarium(tank set up, feeding, breeding different species of fish, health concerns/diseases, and a index of fish.)as well as about 100 pages on plants and how to take care of them.
-My suggestion is that if you are looking to buy a book that has information about lots of fish for a cheap price then buy this book because you are getting a lot for your money considering its over 1000 pages. But if you want a book about maintaining an aquarium then you should buy one that is focased on that more.I recomend this book over dr.axelrods mini atlas because that book is just photos and dosnt have a lot of info and isnt very helpful. but if you are willing to spend the money then i suggest encyclopedia of exotic tropical fish because it is much more indepth and is very well put togeather.So dont wait another minute and buy this book.
All time classic.......2005-10-08
A true classic reference book from one of the real masters in the field. Personally I find the small print a bit difficult to read but the amount of information packed into the pages is amazing. Would have been good if there were more details on aquarium set up.
Book Description
Here is detailed information on setting up and maintaining an outdoor pond, on selecting koi specimens, and on maintaining the perfect environment for this hardy breed of carp. A brand-new title in the growing Mini Encyclopedia Series for aquarium hobbyists, this book helps aquarium owners plan, create, and maintain a colorful and interesting environment for fish and aquatic life. Each volume provides in-depth information and instruction on a specific subdivision of fish keeping. Complementing the text are sets of illustration panels filled with full-color photos, each with its own detailed and instructive caption. The team of authors, all recognized aquarium experts, show readers how to set up an aquarium, select species, and maintain an optimal environment for the tank's aquatic and plant life. Approximately 250 color photos and illustrations in each volume.
Customer Reviews:
Good book, but has a lot of recycled material........2006-11-18
This is a good, somewhat comprehensive book with nice pictures. However, don't buy it if you already have Koi: Living Jewels of the Orient. A lot of the text is the same, word for word, as are a lot of the pictures.
Average customer rating:
- Mandatory for any killifish hobbyist
- Excellent review of descripions Old World Killies
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Rivulins of the Old World
Jorgen J. Scheel
Manufacturer: TFH Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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| Animal Care & Pets
| Home & Garden
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ASIN: 0876661371 |
Customer Reviews:
Mandatory for any killifish hobbyist.......1998-04-11
This book was the standard reference for identifying killifish back when it was new and is still a good reference text today. Scheel briefly described the maintenance, feeding & breeding of old world killifish, then proceeds to discuss how the species differ from each other in detail. He wrote about the scale and pigment patterns, chromosome number and shape, hemoglobin patterns, and the results of hybrid crossing experiments between different species. He also reviewed the known information about each old world killifish--some new species were described and many old species reclassified. All of this information is definitely worth having if you're a serious killifish breeder. While this book only briefly discusses how to keep and breed killies, the pictures alone are worth many times the price.
Excellent review of descripions Old World Killies.......1997-09-29
Tech. volume of drawnings, photos and descriptions of the then known genera and species of African and EurAsia Killies.Not a beginners' book, but helpful in identifying the species(1968) and tracing populations to their orgins. Every serious Killifish Hobbist should have it in their Lib.
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Aquarium Fish of the World (Natural Sciences of the World Series)
Ivan Petrovicky
Manufacturer: Gramercy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Fish & Aquariums
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ASIN: 0517679035
Release Date: 1989-01-13 |
Average customer rating:
- Good basic info on lots of fish, photos could be better
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Aquarium Fish (Portrait of the Animal World)
Andrew Cleave
Manufacturer: New Line Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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Cats, Lions & Tigers
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ASIN: 1880908980 |
Customer Reviews:
Good basic info on lots of fish, photos could be better.......2001-02-09
This is a nice little handbook of fish that is handy to take to the pet store when shopping. It has chapters of basic fishkeeping information, and sections on the habitats of various types of fish. It tells you how large they get, where the fish are from, and tells you how aggressive they are. It is well organized and easy to use. Many of the photos, however, show fish with very little color. Many of them seem to be photos of immature fish. All in all, this book is nice to have as a reference.
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Aquarium Fish from Around the World
Klaus Paysan
Manufacturer: Lerner Pub Group (L)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Library Binding
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ASIN: 0822505614 |
Book Description
Nursery Decor for Beginners makes teaching yourself to sew not only easy, but also fun. Written for the absolute beginner, each project includes clearly detailed instructions and easy-to-understand step-by-step photos. Each project introduces and teaches techniques essential to building strong sewing skills. As they progress through the projects, readers will gain confidence as they learn to: measure, cut with accuracy, sew seams, finish edges, insert zippers, make and create all of the elements of a designer nursery at affordable prices.
Highlights: Special binding provides an easy-to-use format that allows the book to lay flat for easy viewing. Nursery accessories can be expensive. Making them yourself saves money and adds a personal touch. All projects are designed and tested by beginning sewers to ensure instructions are clear and complete. Includes a reference section on the basic use of sewing machines. Includes detailed instructions for selecting fabrics, notions, threads, and tools for each project. Quick references at the side of the page help the beginner understand "why." Contains "tips" that help beginners avoid pitfalls. Includes nine complete projects including crib sheets, a crib skirt and a bumper pad, as well as a number of variations to inspire creativity.
Customer Reviews:
Good step-by-step guide for nursery decor.......2005-08-22
I have only made the fitted crib sheet from this book so far, but plan to make other items. I have read through the directions for each item, and they all seem to be very appropriate for raw beginners as well as more experienced sewers. I like the fact that the directions for the crib sheet include directions for making a sheet to fit a non-standard sized mattress. I have used these guidelines to make fitted sheets for a pack-n-play with great results. The sheets are fast and easy, and they work up great.
Excellent book for beginners.......2004-08-27
I am a beginner, when it comes to sewing, I have not made anything from this book yet, but I have read through it, and I foune the instructions easy to follow, and all the basics for decorating a nursery are in here. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to make their own nursery decor.
Good book for beginning sewers.......2003-02-03
This book really is quite good for beginner sewers. The directions are clear and pictures are good to help you along. I would recommend this to anyone who would like to learn more about sewing and make some nice things for a nursery.
Sew Easy.......2000-03-30
This book is an excellent tool to use in decorating a baby's room. I used it for our first baby's room because I was dissatisfied with the quality of items on the market for crib sets, in particular. As the name implies, it is for beginners, taking you through the steps one at a time, with illustrations along the way. The color pictures come in very handy while sewing and to gather ideas for your nursery.
Books:
- Needle-Made Laces and Net Embroideries: Reticella Work, Carrickmacross Lace, Princess Lace and Other Traditional Techniques
- New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest)
- New Fix-It-Yourself Manual: How to Repair, Clean, and Maintain Anything and Everything in and Around Your Home
- O'Brien's Collecting Toys: Identification and Value Guide, 11th Edition
- Paper Folding Made Easy
- Picture Play Quilts
- Pyrex: The Unauthorized Collector's Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
- Quimper Pottery (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)
- Samplers from A to Z
- Scuffy the Tugboat and His Adventures Down the River
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