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• Tfh Simple Guide To Cont Pnds
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Derek Lambert | | Paperback:
| 128 pages | | Publisher:
| TFH Publications | | Publication Date:
| 2004-02 | | ISBN:
| 0793834538 | | Product Weight:
| 2.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.34 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.59 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 2 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Thanks for trying, t.f.h.!Apr 15, 2006
This book is done in a very entertaining and informal style, complete with cartoons and fun "sidebar" graphics (such as camera film, sticky notes, notebook paper, and paper clips). It's an introduction to the hobby, so readers shouldn't feel overwhelmed by the information; it introduces just some of the fish species and plant species hobbyists will run into. The price is quite reasonable, and this title is easily found (mine was purchased from a pet store).
However, there are some not-so-good points to the book that potential purchasers might want to weigh:
1) As the other reviewer mentioned, the book needs far more photos than it has--especially photos of the plants and fish.
2) The editing done on this book is probably its greatest downfall. One example is that commas are improperly placed, or not used when they need to be (an obvious instance is the second to last sentence in the author bio., viewable by clicking to see the back cover on Amazon). Unfortunately, editing errors are rampant within the book. At times, I had to read sentences multiple times before I understood them.
3) Some of the vocabulary is confusing and not adequately explained. For example, the author considers weathered whiskey barrel ponds to be formal, and he calls porcelain ponds and waterfalls informal.
I hope t.f.h. will release an updated and expanded edition. The topic is fascinating, and not enough stellar books exist on the subject yet. This one could definitely be one of them if some improvements were made in editing and content (expanded instructions and photos). I do want to say to t.f.h., thanks for trying!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Not enough infoAug 24, 2005
I found this book frustrating. It gives great information about setting the pond up, but not much information about keeping a pond functioning properly. For example, it lists one solution for fixing aphid problems, but doesn't show pictures of what they look like so you have to guess if an aphid infestion is really what you have. I was disappointed it had so little information about dealing with plant and fish problems that inevitably come up after awhile. I also think it would have been helpful to have added more pictures of the plants it suggests using in container ponds. I guess I would say this book really is a super simple guide to container garden ponds, but unfortunately it doesn't cover or simplify many of the complexities that arise after it is completed.
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