{"product_id":"a-comprehensive-guide-to-aquascaping-book-by-mayur-dev","title":"A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping by Mayur Dev, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant \u0026 Prathib P.S. (Hardcover Book)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardcover reference on how to design a natural-looking planted aquarium. It is written by \u003cstrong\u003eMayur Dev\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #cfe3d0; background: #f3f8f1; border-left: 4px solid #3c7a3f; padding: 14px 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mayur Dev, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant and Prathib P.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, 20 x 26 cm, English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-93-7763-276-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is this aquascaping book about?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascaping 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho should read it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners who want to understand aquascaping before they buy a single plant or stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanted tank hobbyists who want to improve their composition and hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents and educators who need a structured reference on nature aquarium design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium professionals who plan, set up or advise on aquascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who loves aquatic nature and wants to know how a scene like the one on the cover is built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInside the book: 14 chapters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Aquascaping: The Beginning of Nature Aquarium Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardscape Design in Aquascaping: Principles, Composition, and Visual Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundations of Aquascaping: Understanding the Art, Science, and Vision Behind Aquatic Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping Themes, Concepts, and Storytelling in Aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObservation and Visualization in Aquascaping Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Natural Processes in Aquascaping: Learning from Nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Five Fundamental Elements of Aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcept and Feasibility in Aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Ecosystem Balance and Water Quality Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquascape Composition Styles and Design Principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvex (Island) Composition in Aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor Aquascaping Styles and Their Characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection and Practical Use of Commercial Aquarium Products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium Plants Used in Aquascaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe authors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book has four authors, \u003cstrong\u003eMayur Dev\u003c\/strong\u003e, known online as Mayur Dev Aquascaper, \u003cstrong\u003eDebajit Sarma\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eParamita Banerjee Sawant\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePrathib P.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e Their photographs appear on the back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuthors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMayur Dev, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant, Prathib P.S.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNarendra Publishing House, Publishers \u0026amp; Distributors, New Delhi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e978-93-7763-276-2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBinding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 x 26 cm, spine 13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder the book online from Aquarium Products India\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the author of A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is written by Mayur Dev, Debajit Sarma, Paramita Banerjee Sawant and Prathib P.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich publisher brought out this book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarendra Publishing House, Publishers \u0026amp; Distributors, New Delhi. The ISBN-13 is 978-93-7763-276-2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good aquascaping guide for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a hardcover or a paperback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a hardcover, 20 x 26 cm with a 13 mm spine, written in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat topics does the book cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it include information on aquarium plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The last chapter covers aquarium plants used in aquascaping, and earlier chapters explain how plants fit into composition and ecosystem balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy this aquascaping book online in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can order A Comprehensive Guide to Aquascaping online from Aquarium Products India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Narendra Publication","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68652872106208,"sku":null,"price":3999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/0919\/0880\/files\/comprehensive-guide-to-aquascaping-front-cover.jpg?v=1794643298","url":"https:\/\/aquariumproductsindia.in\/hi\/products\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-aquascaping-book-by-mayur-dev","provider":"Aquarium Products India ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}