Amano Guide

[sundragon]

Hi

Does anyone know where you can find a good guide (online or print) to the science/theory behind building an amano planted tank?

I've seen his line of books. I've got an order for the most recent one, but from the research I've done, they are all "coffee table" style books which have pretty pictures and lists of equipment - great inspiration but not what I'm looking for.

I've seen a few fantastic videos which are tutorials:
http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/journals/oliver-knott-at-tgm

Thanks!

 

[XanAvaloni]

Hi sundragon....your question intrigued me as I am fascinated by Amano style tanks as well. Check out this (very long!) thread over at thekrib.com. Some interesting posts including some Q&A with Amano employees as to details on some of the products they use.

I suggest cultivating friends who travel frequently to Japan, and have liberal baggage allowances. Some of the items are apparently not exported out of the country....

 

[sundragon]

Hi sundragon....your question intrigued me as I am fascinated by Amano style tanks as well. Check out this (very long!) thread over at thekrib.com. Some interesting posts including some Q&A with Amano employees as to details on some of the products they use.

I suggest cultivating friends who travel frequently to Japan, and have liberal baggage allowances. Some of the items are apparently not exported out of the country....

HAHAHA, nice...

Thanks for the link, but that's the issue, all the info is in smatterings, you'd think he'd or someone would publish a guide.

 

[ngfrazier]

The Book of ADA

What about this?

"Available for free with all purchases, or available seperately with just the cost of shipping paid, the new Book of ADA is highly informational and a must-read for all aquascaping and planted aquaria hobbyists and enthusiasts. Amano directly teaches techniques on stone and driftwood placement, setup of the aquarium, algae removal and just about any aspect you can think of for creating and maintaining a beautiful aquarium. In classic fashion, Takashi Amano has also provided plenty of visual inspiration showing in detail many of his newest layouts!"

 

[sundragon]

What about this?

"Available for free with all purchases, or available seperately with just the cost of shipping paid, the new Book of ADA is highly informational and a must-read for all aquascaping and planted aquaria hobbyists and enthusiasts. Amano directly teaches techniques on stone and driftwood placement, setup of the aquarium, algae removal and just about any aspect you can think of for creating and maintaining a beautiful aquarium. In classic fashion, Takashi Amano has also provided plenty of visual inspiration showing in detail many of his newest layouts!"

Fantastic, thank you

 

[dundadundun]

you'll probably be better off discussing it over at aquascaping world forums than buying any of amano's books. just a hunch. i could be wrong.

 

[sundragon]

you'll probably be better off discussing it over at aquascaping world forums than buying any of amano's books. just a hunch. i could be wrong.

Thanks, just registered

 

[Left C]

Here's some info: http://www.adaaust.com.au/support/gettingstarted.htm

 

[dundadundun]

haha ^^ that's great. i think i have that bookmarked somewhere, lol. now... which pc was it? hmm...

 

[sundragon]

Here's some info: http://www.adaaust.com.au/support/gettingstarted.htm

Thanks for the link, the site looks similar to what the US sites for the ADA, the two PDF guides are good for very basic info. I'm looking for something a bit more in depth. I think the ADA book may be one good source. I found another link with a bit more information about symmetry, shape, etc...

http://aquariuminfo.org/aquascaping.html