A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping by Mayur Dev, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant & Prathib P.S. (Hardcover Book)

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A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping is a hardcover reference on how to design a natural-looking planted aquarium. It is written by Mayur Dev, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant and Prathib P.S., (ISBN 978-93-7763-276-2). If you are searching for an aquascaping book that teaches the thinking behind a good layout, and not only a list of plants, this is that kind of guide.

What is this aquascaping book about?

Aquascaping means arranging rocks, driftwood, substrate and aquatic plants so that a tank looks like a small piece of nature. This book treats it as a combination of art, science and philosophy. It starts from the fundamentals of nature aquarium design and then builds up through composition, visual aesthetics and the way an aquatic ecosystem behaves.

You will read about themes, storytelling, careful observation and the natural processes that inspire a successful aquascape. The book also explains the five fundamental elements of aquascaping, how to plan a project and test whether a design is feasible, and why ecosystem balance, water quality management and sustainable aquarium practices decide how long a planted tank stays beautiful. The publisher describes it as richly illustrated and written in a clear, structured manner.

Who should read it

• Beginners who want to understand aquascaping before they buy a single plant or stone.
• Planted tank hobbyists who want to improve their composition and hardscape.
• Students and educators who need a structured reference on nature aquarium design.
• Aquarium professionals who plan, set up or advise on aquascapes.
• Anyone who loves aquatic nature and wants to know how a scene like the one on the cover is built.

Inside the book: 14 chapters

1. The Aquascaping: The Beginning of Nature Aquarium Design
2. Hardscape Design in Aquascaping: Principles, Composition, and Visual Structure
3. Foundations of Aquascaping: Understanding the Art, Science, and Vision Behind Aquatic Design
4. Developing Themes, Concepts, and Storytelling in Aquascaping
5. Observation and Visualization in Aquascaping Design
6. Understanding Natural Processes in Aquascaping: Learning from Nature
7. The Five Fundamental Elements of Aquascaping
8. Concept and Feasibility in Aquascaping
9. Understanding Ecosystem Balance and Water Quality Management
10. Aquascape Composition Styles and Design Principles
11. Convex (Island) Composition in Aquascaping
12. Major Aquascaping Styles and Their Characteristics
13. Selection and Practical Use of Commercial Aquarium Products
14. Aquarium Plants Used in Aquascaping

The authors

The book has four authors, Mayur Dev, known online as Mayur Dev Aquascaper, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant and Prathib P.S. Their photographs appear on the back cover.

Book details

Order the book online from Aquarium Products India

Add A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping to your cart and order it online from Aquarium Products India. It makes a useful companion if you are planning a planted tank, a nature-style layout or a shop display, and it works as a gift for anyone who keeps an aquarium.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author of A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping?

The book is written by Mayur Dev, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant and Prathib P.S.

Which publisher brought out this book?

Narendra Publishing House, Publishers & Distributors, New Delhi. The ISBN-13 is 978-93-7763-276-2.

Is it a good aquascaping guide for beginners?

Yes. It begins with the fundamentals of nature aquarium design and moves step by step through composition, planning and water quality. The publisher also recommends it to hobbyists, students, educators and professionals.

Is this a hardcover or a paperback?

It is a hardcover, 20 x 26 cm with a 13 mm spine, written in English.

What topics does the book cover?

Nature aquarium design, hardscape, composition styles including the convex (island) composition, themes and storytelling, the five fundamental elements of aquascaping, project feasibility, ecosystem balance, water quality management, commercial aquarium products and an index of aquarium plants.

Does it include information on aquarium plants?

Yes. The last chapter covers aquarium plants used in aquascaping, and earlier chapters explain how plants fit into composition and ecosystem balance.

Can I buy this aquascaping book online in India?

Yes. You can order A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping online from Aquarium Products India.