This article is the first in our new series where we will look at the elements of hardscaping in a planted tank in greater detail. In part 1 we will look at types of aquarium sand and gravel commonly used today, techniques and tools used, and finally how the visual relationship works between sand and gravel, driftwood and rocks.
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Nature Aquarium Creator: Takashi Amano
Born on 18th July 1954 in Niigata, Japan, Takashi Amano, the creator of the Nature Aquarium, is best known for his photography and aquascaping. Amano first found fame as a professional cyclist. He began competing in 1974 and retired from the sport in 1990. Amano competed in 1078 races and earned the staggering figure (in cycling) of in excess of £1,000,000…
Read articleAquascaping Tips: How To Create Your First Aquascape
Aquascaping is an art form like no other. It is the considered placement of rocks, stones, and driftwood inside an aquarium to create an aesthetically pleasing display. Inspiration can come from anywhere, from other aquascapes to luscious forests, waterfalls and beaches. When you start your very first aquascape, you are creating a unique work of art under water.
Read articleAquascaping Elements: Planted Aquarium Substrate
In the aquascaping world, there are infinite choices regarding aquarium substrate: you can use clay, gravel, sand, ADA’s Aqua Soil and many others. In aquascaping especially, your substrate will be fundamental for your end result. Why?, you might ask…
Read articleAquascaping Event – The Road to the White Mountain
On the 27th of Feb. 2016 we will be taking our fans and followers on a journey through the media of live streaming to the White Mountain. In this aquascaping event, Jurijs mit JS will be creating an Aquarium landscape from scratch.
Read articleAquascaping Inspiration: Tips and Tricks
Have you ever wondered where to look for aquascaping inspiration? It’s a true fact that aquascaping is a little more complicated than just throwing some aquarium plants and hardscape materials into water. Having healthy plants and good-looking rocks and pieces of wood is just not enough. It takes a good eye to really master a great aquascaping arrangement. We take a look at some tips and tricks to help inspire your next aquascape.
Read articleAquascaping Interview – Ionut Godea from Romania
Our aquascaping interview series continues with Ionut Godea, a young and promising aquascaper from Romania, all the way in Eastern Europe.
Read articleUKAPS Aquascaping Event Experience 2016
Hey, UK planted tanks lovers! Aquascaping event announcement: Pro aquascaper George Farmer invites you to take part in the UKAPS Aquascaping Experience 2016, a live event which will take place on March the 5th this year, in Icon Innovation Center, Daventry, starting at 10am. (how to get there).
Read article5 of The Most Used Aquarium Plants
As any good aquarist knows, aquarium plants are essential to a beautiful and successful aquascape. On that point there is no precise delimitation regarding the choice of the plants, as you are limited merely by your own creativity and vision; but look at a few aquascapes and you will find out that some species of aquarium plants are a usual happening in most of them, be it Nature Aquarium or Dutch style.
Read articleHemianthus callitrichoides (HC Cuba) Aquarium Plant – An Aquascaper’s Challenge
Hemianthus Callitrichoides (commonly known as HC Cuba) is both a popular and versatile Aquarium Plant that produces a lush green aquarium carpet effect. It can be used to create a rich base that can contrast against other focal point Aquarium Plants.
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