Aqua-Planta. Arbeitskreis Wasserpflanzen, Association of
German Aquarium Clubs. Contact Gerd Eggers, Flachsbleiche 70, 4044 Kaarst, Germany.
A quarterly specialist magazine of the Association of German Aquarium Clubs.
Aquarium Plants - their identification, cultivation and ecology.
Rataj, K., T.J. Horeman. 1977. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., Neptune City, NJ. 448 pp.
Both color and black and white photographs accompany this comprehensive guide to
aquarium plants. Subjects covered include lighting, water chemistry and temperature of
aquariums, and reproduction and practical propagation of aquarium plants. More than 45 plant
families encompassing hundreds of species are covered.
Aquarienpflanzen. Kasselmann, C. 1995. Verlag Eugen Ulmer,
Stuttgart. In German.
According to The Aquatic Gardener, "Aquarists in Europe are already calling
it the book of the century, if not the book of the next century."
The Aquatic Gardener. Journal of the Aquatic Gardeners Association. Frank, N., editor. 6205 Lookout Loop, Raleigh, NC,
27612.
This bi-monthly journal features very useful articles on the keeping of aquariums and aquatic
plants.
The Complete Guide to Water Plants. Muhlberg, H. 1982.
EP Publishing Ltd., Germany. 391 pp.
Describes and illustrates nearly 200 species of aquatic plants, primarily those cultivated for
aquariums and water gardens. Cultivation and propagation is described. Over 200 color and
black and white photographs, and 59 line drawings.
A Fishkeeper's Guide to Aquarium Plants. James, B. 1986.
Salamander Books Ltd., New York. 117 pp.
Lots of practical advice and over 100 color photographs fill this pocket guide to growing
aquarium plants. Information is given for over 60 species on substrate, lighting, pH value, water
hardness and temperature requirements.
The Optimum Aquarium. Horst, A., H. Kipper. 1986. AD
Aquadocumenta Verlag, Bielefeld, Germany. 203 pp.
A complete guide to installation and care of the fresh water aquarium for both fish and
plants. Almost 200 photographs of excellent quality.
Pondkeeper Magazine. Vivicon Productions, Inc., 1000
Whitetail Court, Duncansville, PA 16635-6908, phone: 814-695-4325.
A full-color magazine for outdoor water gardeners.
Pondscapes Magazine. National Pond Society. Sperling, A., editor. P.O. Box 449, Acworth, GA,
30101-0449.
A colorful, enthusiastically written publication covering all aspects of outdoor water gardens of all
sizes. Ten issues per year.
System for a Problem-Free Aquarium. Dennerle, L., H. Lilge.
Dennerle GMBH, Germany. Sold through Aquatic Gardeners Association. 128
pp.
This 128-page color illustrated book offers a plant encyclopedia of 185 aquarium plants, 15
floating plants and 25 marsh or terrarium plants and details on 15 aquascapes with planting
layouts.
The Water Garden Journal. International Waterlily Society. P.O. Box 2309, Columbia,
MD, 21045, phone: 410-730-8396.
A quarterly publication for people interested in water gardening. Major authors of water
gardening books often write for the publication, and information on upcoming symposiums are
listed.
Water Gardening, Water Lilies and Lotuses. Slocum, P.D., P.
Robinson. 1996. Timber Press, Inc., Portland, Oregon. 434 pp.
NEW!
455 color photos and 79 black and white illustrations fill this large format, all
encompassing book on water gardening. Features hands-on information on construction and
maintenance of water gardens and full descriptions of all species and major cultivars of water lilies
and lotuses. Both practical and beautiful.
Water Plants in the Aquarium. Scheurmann, I. 1987. Barron's
Educational Series, Inc., Hauppauge, NY. 78 pp.
A hobbyist's guide to choosing, planting, care, propagation and technology of plant
aquariums. Some color photos and line drawings.
Werkgroep Aquatische Planten. Dutch Waterplant Society,
Redaktle WAP-krant, Rijswijkseweg 452, 2516 HR Den Haag, The Netherlands.
A substantial journal published four times per year. Entirely in Dutch.
This is a sampling of books, journals and magazines for the aquatic gardener and aquarium
enthusiast.
