We are so honored and pleased to be the sole distributor of Christel Kasselmann’s fantastic book, “Aquarium Plants” in the United States. Even if you have her older English edition, this is almost a completely new book, and worth every penny! It is truly the ultimate reference for aquatic plants. Here are the details from her website:
This is her 4th, revised and greatly expanded edition. 640 pages, 830 color photos, 11 tables, 8 drawings. Publisher Eugen Ulmer, Stuttgart 2019.
What distinguishes the 4th edition?
significant expansion to more than 750 aquatic and marsh plants
more than 500 detailed plant portraits
Information on a further 250 species, varieties, growth forms
Inclusion of many new aquarium plants, for example from the genera Bucephalandra, Vallisneria, Cryptocoryne, Eriocaulon, Rotala, Pogostemon, Staurogyne, Moose
numerous new images - now with over 830 color images
many species are presented in the picture for the first time
Incorporation of the latest scientific findings
many name changes in families, genera, species
Extension of ecological data to 78 biotope descriptions from all continents with full water analyzes, light measurements (PAR) and (partly) soil investigations from around 60 trips to the tropics
new chapter "Invasive Plants"
Expansion of the “Light” chapter through LED technology and measurements in your own aquariums
First description of Limnophila wilsonii
Authenticity - experiences with aquarium plants in their own cultures
The color atlas "Aquarium Plants" is unrivaled worldwide in terms of scope and features.