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The fine art of aquascaping

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Title The fine art of aquascaping
 
Creator Sanaye, S.V.
Tibile, R.M.
 
Subject aquascaping
ornamental fish
 
Description The ornamental fish trade plays a significant role in the economics of developed as well as developing countries not only as a foreign exchange earner but also as a source of employment. Global trade in ornamental fish including plants and accessories is estimated at about US $22 billion (Rs. 1.08 trillion). Presently aquatic ornamental plants become major part of ornamental fish aquaria. Aquascaping is an art of arranging aquatic plants, as well as rocks, stones, cave work or driftwood and with or without fishes in an aesthetically pleasing manner within an aquarium. In the closed system of an aquarium tank many factors that must be need to balanced for ensure the success of an aquascape. This article provides useful information on the different styles of aquascaping and aquascaping planning. Selection of plants, accessories, fishes and maintenance is described.
 
Date 2009-11-10T11:28:37Z
2009-11-10T11:28:37Z
2009
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Fishing Chimes, vol.29(7); 44-47
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/3428
 
Language en
 
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Publisher Dixitulu, J.V.H.