Where might I find online info on aquascaping principles?

[moonbunny]

Hi,

I need to order a few things this week, including driftwood for a tank re-vamp. Ordering online is a bit like buying blind, but I was hoping that if I studied the basics of aquascaping that, when the pieces come, that I could be more or less ready to place them with some rhyme and reason in mind. I'm hoping that a bit of knowledge might help me at least choose sizes relatively well. The tricky part is that I don't have time to order a book before needing to place the order that would also have the driftwood in it.

I've searched all the local bookstores and there's just nothing there and I've been looking around online, but I haven't found anything beyond some non-explanatory youtube videos and very, very basic layouts that don't seem very thought through. Aesthetically I lean toward an Amano-style aquarium (only I've configured mine so that it won't require CO2 or heavy maintenance.)

I'd be very grateful for any help (the tank is really in need of a re-vamp and it's occupants deserve some kind of award for surviving the brown-out last week.)

Thanks so much,
Take Care,
bunny

[naturalart]

Try sfbaaps.org, AGA (aquatic gardeners association), the barr report (Tom Barr).