[APD] Re: books and needle valves

["Robert H" <robertph3 at comcast_net>]

<<<<but considering his history and the book's title,>>>

Just to set the record straight.....he is a she and always has been. :-)<<

And your co author, Ms. Rhonda Wilson!

The Teepot book has been around now for what..ten years or more? It probably 
isn't selling like it used to. I don't think a store needs to pick one book 
over another based on which is better. A good store should have several 
booke to choose from, each with a different appeal. Amano books show the 
awesome beauty of a planted tank, kasselmann gives you the practical 
knowledge, Teepot gives you pictures of many common plants that a newbie 
would be unfamiliar with, Walstad gives someone a different approach to 
growing plants, and the Barber/Wilson book opens the door for new people in 
the hobby. All worthy for any hobbyist.  There are other older books still 
selling very well because their information is not out dated: The Aquarium 
Plants Manual by Innes Schuermann, from Barons Press, and The Practical 
Guide to growing Aquarium Plants, by Barry James, (if I remember the name 
right)  which was published by Barron, and by Tetra Press, and I think one 
other publisher. Both these books were first published in the 80s but are 
still in print last I knew.

Needle valves

Needle valves either attach to the regulator or inline via the tubing. An 
inline needle valve takes away the worry of attaching something to the 
regulator. The inline needle valve I sell is actually classified as a flow 
control manifold with a single needle valve. It includes a triple edged 
brass barb/ buna rubber seals on each end for 1/8 tubing. All you do is 
connect the tubing and you are ready to go. It is very small, light weight, 
brass finish. The needle valve is sensitive and holds steady. I also have 
brass check valves that are rated for up to 300 psi, which you will never 
reach in an aquarium C02 system, so anotherwords it is very safe and 
reliable and will last for ever.

Kasselmann update

As I am sure this will be much to the dismay of a couple people here, my 
first shipment of the new Kasselmann book is sold out and will arrive to me 
and ship out to you next week. The second wave will be about another week. 
Look for a confirmation email in the next few days. I am still taking orders 
from the internet and from pet shops for the second wave. Thanks to all who 
ordered.

And while I am being commercial, I will also remind people that a couple 
months ago I started importing plants directly through a broker and I have 
been able to offer several unique plants including POGOSTEMON stellatas, 
(Eusteralis)  both broad leaf and narrow leaf, Vallisneria caulescens, (a 
fan like Australian val) and now Cabomba furcata, (bright red Cabomba). In 
total over 30 species that for the most part are not available from Florida. 
Next month a whole new selection of rare and unusual plants will be 
available to me and my offering to internet customers and pet shops across 
the country will grow even more. I invite you to keep an eye on the WEB 
site.

Happy gardening

Robert Hudson
www.aquabotanic.com 

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