---
product_id: 2644124
title: "Aquascaping: Aquarium Landscaping Like a Pro, Second Edition: Aquarist's Guide to Planted Tank Aesthetics and Design Paperback – July 22, 2013"
brand: "moe martin"
price: "$70"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2644124-aquascaping-aquarium-landscaping-like-a-pro-second-edition-aquarists-guide
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
---

# Aquascaping: Aquarium Landscaping Like a Pro, Second Edition: Aquarist's Guide to Planted Tank Aesthetics and Design Paperback – July 22, 2013

**Brand:** moe martin
**Price:** $70
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Aquascaping: Aquarium Landscaping Like a Pro, Second Edition: Aquarist's Guide to Planted Tank Aesthetics and Design Paperback – July 22, 2013 by moe martin
- **How much does it cost?** $70 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2644124-aquascaping-aquarium-landscaping-like-a-pro-second-edition-aquarists-guide)

## Best For

- moe martin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted moe martin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Full description not available

## Images

![Aquascaping: Aquarium Landscaping Like a Pro, Second Edition: Aquarist's Guide to Planted Tank Aesthetics and Design Paperback – July 22, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ysc4MtkQL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceedingly helpful
*by M***N on August 15, 2013*

If you're like me whose idea of designing and maintaining a fish tank can be summed up as: "buy a tank, fill it with water, toss in some oxygen pump, shovel in some pebble and sand, one or two corals, add the fish", then Moe Martin's `Aquascaping' will also be a delightful eye-opener for you.Exceptionally comprehensive, `Aquascaping' is probably the most complete discussion of everything you need to know about designing an aquarium and making it livable and a breeze to maintain.Aquascaping, stripped down to its basic meaning, is about the `art' of arranging the elements of an aquarium--the rocks, corals, stones, wood, and other decors--and forming a pleasing-to-the-eye whole. The exciting thing about it is the design--you can be full-on creative, especially if you have a huge tank with lots of space to play around. But the size itself can also work against you--the empty space might cause you to panic and basically shove everything until the tank starts resembling Manila bay after a storm.But then again, the matter of design ultimately comes secondary only to the issue of balance--no matter how pretty your aquarium is, if it's not livable for the species fish species you intend to keep in it, the whole thing would be an exercise in futility. After all, you're trying to simulate a natural ecosystem inside your aquarium, and it's a more delicate issue than you could imagine. That's why `Aquascaping' is such a handy life-saver (for you and for the hapless fish you got)--it teaches about the many design patterns you can emulate (and veer away from), but it also painstakingly and meticulously discusses every single factor in keeping your aquarium truly `alive'.Overall, for the enthusiast, `Aquascaping' is utterly indispensable--you should not even buy your first fish tank and all the related accessories without buying this book first. Order it before heading out to the pet store and begin choosing a tank--it will save you from wasting a lot of money and ending up with a tank full of dead fish. Highly recommended!

### ⭐⭐⭐ Para novatos
*by J***S on September 12, 2022*

Libro para principiantes. Carece de imágenes ilustrativas y las que contiene son en blanco y negro. No es lo mejor para un libro que trata de algo donde lo visual debe atraer la atención del lector. La info es buena, sin embargo, no es nada que no puedas encontrar en la red.

### ⭐ A swing and a miss...
*by B***D on November 9, 2014*

The guy's name is Moe Martin. This is important. Because when it's listed as authors names are in bibliographies, it looks like, "Martin, Moe". I saw this in the author description, and thought, 'whoa, wow, Martin Moe, the actual, good, bright, together marine author wrote a book on planted tanks? That's got to be gold. I wonder what kind of insight he could bring to the subject matter.".None, would be the answer. Because it's not the same guy. I am a moron for missing that critical comma.My bad, naturally.. but now that I'm stuck with this stinkburger of a book I can say: Some useful ideas, some pretty pictures, but dreadfully incoherent and not really good reading. My bookshelf teems with less sucky books about Aquarium Landscaping. Some of those books are about other subjects, but have more and better information. You could do better by reading some random aquascaping-related pages on the internet. It's not worth the money or your time.This guy's book could've really been something if it had had a real editor, and some real attention to content to make it coherent and not scattershot.. but if you get it, you'll be getting what you pay for: It's either self-published or vanity-press style drivel. Moe: Please! You have a good book in you, but for you to channel it outward... you're going to need an editor! Also maybe an outline, and sticking to subject categories. Just word to the wise.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Aquascaping: Aquarium Landscaping Like a Pro, Second Edition: Aquarist's Guide to Planted Tank Aesthetics and Design
- Aquascaping: A Step-by-Step Guide to Planting, Styling, and Maintaining Beautiful Aquariums

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2644124-aquascaping-aquarium-landscaping-like-a-pro-second-edition-aquarists-guide](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/2644124-aquascaping-aquarium-landscaping-like-a-pro-second-edition-aquarists-guide)

---

*Product available on Desertcart New Zealand*
*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-01-26*