1 Nguyen Tien Dung, VIETNAM
Dimensions: W120 x D45 x H40 cm (W48 x D18 x H16 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Echinodorus tenellus, Fissidens fontanus, Taxiphyllum sp., Ludwigia brevipes, Cryptocoryne wendtii, Microsorum pteropus, Microsorum pteropus “Windelov”
Fish: Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Evaluation: The Grand Prize winning layout was selected by three judges as the best aquarium layout, reaching the top of 1342 applications, the most in contest history. In addition to layout skills, originality is required for the top prize, but this layout was produced with a high level of techniques based on standard layout composition without any eccentric style of expression. The composition had a left-to-right weight balance at a 3:2 ratio, and the use of good-looking driftwood made it well balanced and stable. The stemmed plants in the background were neatly trimmed and showed splendid coloring in clusters. Among many unpredictable style applications, this is a good example of a planted aquarium composed using the basic layout principle.
2 Chan Shih Hsien, TAIWAN
Dimensions: W180 x D60 x H60 cm (W72 x D24 x H24 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Riccardia chamedryfolia, Vesicularia sp., Taxiphyllum barbieri, Vesicularia antipyretica, Microsorum pteropus “Windelov,” Bolbitis heudelotii, Eleocharis acicularis, Echinodorus tenellus, Glossostigma elatinoides, Cryptocoryne parva, Eleocharis sp., Vallisneria nana, Anubias barteri var. “nana” (petite), “marimo balls,” Microsorum pteropus, Fissidens fontanus, Hemianthus callitrichoides (Micranthemum umbrosum), Bolbitis sp.
Fish & Invertebrates: Paracheirodon axelrodi, Paracheirodon simulans, Carinotetraodon travancoricus, Crossocheilus siamensis, Caridina japonica, Neocaridina denticulata, Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Evaluation: It is quite an interesting idea to tie moss under driftwood stretching upward, and ferns on the tips. The unique foliage shape of Microsorum pteropus “Windelov” made it an especially good selection. However, it is difficult to maintain the size of Microsorum. This year we have seen many layouts using various moss and ferns like this one.
3 Yuji Yoshinaga, JAPAN
Title: Time of Eternity (Yaku Island)
Dimensions: W90 x D45 x H45 cm (W36 x D18 x H18 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Hydrocotyle martima “Honda,” Hemianthus callitrichoides (Micranthemum umbrosum), Eleocharis sp., Fontinalis antipyretica
Fish & Invertebrates: Megalamphodus (Hyphessobrycon) sweglesi, Neocaridina denticulata
Evaluation: This is a layout with mountain scenery, and steep bedrock was skillfully recreated. Even though many elements were expressed in a confined space, details were neatly produced with various sizes of rocks, and Hemianthus callitrichoides beautifully filled the space between them. The stones raise the water hardness level a bit, but this plant grows well under such a condition. The overall impression is not like an aquascape but an image of a terrestrial landscape, and evaluation of judges was divided on this point.
4 Josh Sim KH, MALAYSIA
Dimensions: W90 x D45 x H45 cm (W36 x D18 x H18 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Hydrocotyle martima “Honda,” Hemianthus callitrichoides (Micranthemum umbrosum), Eleocharis sp., Fontinalis antipyretica
Fish & Invertebrates: Megalamphodus (Hyphessobrycon) sweglesi, Neocaridina denticulata
Evaluation: This is a layout with mountain scenery, and steep bedrock was skillfully recreated. Even though many elements were expressed in a confined space, details were neatly produced with various sizes of rocks, and Hemianthus callitrichoides beautifully filled the space between them. The stones raise the water hardness level a bit, but this plant grows well under such a condition. The overall impression is not like an aquascape but an image of a terrestrial landscape, and evaluation of judges was divided on this point.
4 Josh Sim KH, MALAYSIA
Title: Awakening
Dimensions: W90 x D45 x H45 cm (W36 x D18 x H18 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Rotala rotundifolia, Rotala macrandra, Rotala sp., Vesicularia dubyana, Fissidens fontanus, Bolbitis heudelotii, Microsorum pteropus, Microsorum sp.
Fish & Invertebrates: Trigonostigma heteromorpha, Otocinclus sp., Caridina japonica
Evaluation: The use of straight driftwood is interesting. Judging from the overall impression, its creator probably paid more emphasis on perspective and on the natural feeling. Therefore, he intentionally used slim-size driftwood in the central part and emphasized the perspective. A passage leading to the back was produced by cosmetic sand in the middle, which also emphasized the effect. This layout has a problem in the selection of driftwood, as well as differences between the left and right side of the scenery, but its original layout composition seems to have led to a high appraisal from judges.
5 Wang Chao, CHINA
Dimensions: W90 x D45 x H45 cm (W36 x D18 x H18 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Rotala rotundifolia, Rotala macrandra, Rotala sp., Vesicularia dubyana, Fissidens fontanus, Bolbitis heudelotii, Microsorum pteropus, Microsorum sp.
Fish & Invertebrates: Trigonostigma heteromorpha, Otocinclus sp., Caridina japonica
Evaluation: The use of straight driftwood is interesting. Judging from the overall impression, its creator probably paid more emphasis on perspective and on the natural feeling. Therefore, he intentionally used slim-size driftwood in the central part and emphasized the perspective. A passage leading to the back was produced by cosmetic sand in the middle, which also emphasized the effect. This layout has a problem in the selection of driftwood, as well as differences between the left and right side of the scenery, but its original layout composition seems to have led to a high appraisal from judges.
5 Wang Chao, CHINA
Title: Looking for Mystery
Dimensions: W120 x D55 x H50 cm (W42 x D22 x H20 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Eleocharis acicularis, Vesicularia montagne, Bolbitis heudelotii, Microsorum pteropus, Hemianthus callitrichoides
Fish: Hemigrammus ocellifer, Ancistrus sp., Crossocheilus siamensis
Dimensions: W120 x D55 x H50 cm (W42 x D22 x H20 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Eleocharis acicularis, Vesicularia montagne, Bolbitis heudelotii, Microsorum pteropus, Hemianthus callitrichoides
Fish: Hemigrammus ocellifer, Ancistrus sp., Crossocheilus siamensis
Evaluation: When producing an aquarium layout using stones and driftwood, it is normal to mainly use one material or the other to compose the layout. But in this case, the layout was composed using both stones and driftwood at the same strength and volume. This was the main reason for the originality of this work, and its strong and audacious composition attracted viewers. Fully grown Eleocharis acicularis in the background is holding together two different layout materials well.
6 Chow Wai Sun, HONG KONG
Title: Towering Peaks
Dimensions: W152 x D45 x H55 cm (W60 x D18 x H22 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Glossostigma elatinoides, Hydrocotyle martima, Limnophila sp. “Vietnam,” Rotala verticillaris, Fissidens fontanus, Fontinalis hypnoides
Fish & Invertebrates: Paracheirodon simulans, Otocinclus sp., Crossocheilus siamensis, Neocaridina sp.
Evaluation: From the texture and shape of the rocks, we see the creator’s high level of rock arrangement skills. By using several aquatic plants in combination, it produced slight variances and broke the monotony common to this type of layout. Many layouts with a mountain scene were found in this year’s contest, but this was the best and provided an excellent sense of layout.Dimensions: W152 x D45 x H55 cm (W60 x D18 x H22 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Glossostigma elatinoides, Hydrocotyle martima, Limnophila sp. “Vietnam,” Rotala verticillaris, Fissidens fontanus, Fontinalis hypnoides
Fish & Invertebrates: Paracheirodon simulans, Otocinclus sp., Crossocheilus siamensis, Neocaridina sp.
7 News Chuan Lin, TAIWAN
Title: Forest-Breath
Dimensions: W127 x D60 x H50 cm (W50 x D24 x H20 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Riccardia chamedryfolia, Hygrophila polysperma, Fontinalis antipyretica, Vesicularia antipyretica, Bolbitis heudelotii, Microsorum pteropus “Windelov,” Eleocharis sp., Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, Anubias barteri var. “nana,” Sagittaria subulata, Hemianthus callitrichoides, Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Microsorum sp., Nymphoides coreana, Pellia endiviifolia
Fish & Invertebrates: Hemigrammus bleheri, Trigonostigma espei, Carinotetraodon travancoricus, Ancistrus sp., Caridina japonica, Neocaridina denticulata
Evaluation: When looking at only the driftwood arrangement, there is a high center of gravity, but stability is still found in this layout. That is the biggest attraction of this work. The use of Microsorum sp. with long roots is interesting and produced a natural feeling. It seems that the natural feeling of a dense forest is the theme of this layout, judging from the overall impression and title. If so, the use of hybrid plants like Hygrophila polysperma should have been avoided.
8 Nguyenthi Xuanthuy, VIETNAM
Dimensions: W127 x D60 x H50 cm (W50 x D24 x H20 inches)
Aquatic Plants: Riccardia chamedryfolia, Hygrophila polysperma, Fontinalis antipyretica, Vesicularia antipyretica, Bolbitis heudelotii, Microsorum pteropus “Windelov,” Eleocharis sp., Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides, Anubias barteri var. “nana,” Sagittaria subulata, Hemianthus callitrichoides, Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Microsorum sp., Nymphoides coreana, Pellia endiviifolia
Fish & Invertebrates: Hemigrammus bleheri, Trigonostigma espei, Carinotetraodon travancoricus, Ancistrus sp., Caridina japonica, Neocaridina denticulata
Evaluation: When looking at only the driftwood arrangement, there is a high center of gravity, but stability is still found in this layout. That is the biggest attraction of this work. The use of Microsorum sp. with long roots is interesting and produced a natural feeling. It seems that the natural feeling of a dense forest is the theme of this layout, judging from the overall impression and title. If so, the use of hybrid plants like Hygrophila polysperma should have been avoided.
8 Nguyenthi Xuanthuy, VIETNAM
Title: Ups and Downs
Dimensions: W120 x D45 x H40 cm (W48 x D18 x H16 inches)
Evaluation: The selection and arrangement of driftwood is excellent, and the creator recognizes the importance of composition. The balance of the whole layout is also excellent, and we can see the experienced aquascaper’s techniques.
9 Ngo Truong Thinh, VIETNAM
Dimensions: W120 x D45 x H40 cm (W48 x D18 x H16 inches)
Evaluation: The selection and arrangement of driftwood is excellent, and the creator recognizes the importance of composition. The balance of the whole layout is also excellent, and we can see the experienced aquascaper’s techniques.
9 Ngo Truong Thinh, VIETNAM
Title: Peaceful
Dimensions: W100 x D40 x H40 cm (W40 x D16 x H16 inches)
Evaluation: We see the creator’s high techniques in his rock arrangement and plant trimming. The layout could be better by replacing the cosmetic sand space with plants.
10 AJ Judy Prajitno Putra, INDONESIA
Dimensions: W100 x D40 x H40 cm (W40 x D16 x H16 inches)
Evaluation: We see the creator’s high techniques in his rock arrangement and plant trimming. The layout could be better by replacing the cosmetic sand space with plants.
10 AJ Judy Prajitno Putra, INDONESIA
Title: Fearless: Spirit of the Rainforest
Dimensions: W300 x D80 x H75 cm (W120 x D32 x H30 inches)
Evaluation: The arrangement of driftwood is interesting, and this is an ambitious layout with the power of a large-size aquarium. But it is regrettable to see the roughness in the foreground substrate.
11 Hsu Yung Lin, TAIWAN
Dimensions: W300 x D80 x H75 cm (W120 x D32 x H30 inches)
Evaluation: The arrangement of driftwood is interesting, and this is an ambitious layout with the power of a large-size aquarium. But it is regrettable to see the roughness in the foreground substrate.
11 Hsu Yung Lin, TAIWAN
Title: Rain Forest
Dimensions: W127 x D60 x H60 cm (W50 x D24 x H24 inches)
Evaluation: We see dynamic power in the excellent use of driftwood, which is frequently found in layouts from Taiwan. But the image of stones does not match the driftwood, and it brings discomfort to the overall impression.
12 Yee Kin Cheong, MALAYSIA
Dimensions: W127 x D60 x H60 cm (W50 x D24 x H24 inches)
Evaluation: We see dynamic power in the excellent use of driftwood, which is frequently found in layouts from Taiwan. But the image of stones does not match the driftwood, and it brings discomfort to the overall impression.
12 Yee Kin Cheong, MALAYSIA
Title: Forest Path
Dimensions: W90 x D45 x H45 cm (W36 x D18 x H18 inches)
Evaluation: The way the driftwood points to the top is interesting, and it is like seeing a scene of a different world. The vertical lines produced by driftwood and plants are the keys in this layout.
13 Cliff Hui, HONG KONG
Dimensions: W90 x D45 x H45 cm (W36 x D18 x H18 inches)
Evaluation: The way the driftwood points to the top is interesting, and it is like seeing a scene of a different world. The vertical lines produced by driftwood and plants are the keys in this layout.
13 Cliff Hui, HONG KONG
Title: Treasure
Dimensions : W100xD50xH50 (cm)
The big stone ambitiously placed in the left foreground decides the impression of this aquascape. But in reality, it was exaggerated by visual effects of extra-wide angle lens, and we encourage taking pictures with standard procedure in a normal situation.
14 Wong Kam, HONG KONG
Dimensions : W100xD50xH50 (cm)
The big stone ambitiously placed in the left foreground decides the impression of this aquascape. But in reality, it was exaggerated by visual effects of extra-wide angle lens, and we encourage taking pictures with standard procedure in a normal situation.
14 Wong Kam, HONG KONG
Title: The Phoenix and The Dragon
Dimensions : W150xD45xH52 (cm)
We see the aquascaperfs careful layout maintenance skills in excellent condition of Fissidens sp. attached on the driftwood. But it is not enough as a layout component. It is desirable to have an accent by stones or colorful plants.
15 Tatsuo Harada, JAPAN
Dimensions : W150xD45xH52 (cm)
We see the aquascaperfs careful layout maintenance skills in excellent condition of Fissidens sp. attached on the driftwood. But it is not enough as a layout component. It is desirable to have an accent by stones or colorful plants.
15 Tatsuo Harada, JAPAN
Title: Over the Blue
Dimensions : W120xD45xH45 (cm)
An iwagumi layout produced by well-studying the Nature Aquarium, and rock arrangement is very good. But it would be difficult to make a higher ranking without challenging an original layout style.
16 Zentaro Watanabe, JAPAN
Dimensions : W120xD45xH45 (cm)
An iwagumi layout produced by well-studying the Nature Aquarium, and rock arrangement is very good. But it would be difficult to make a higher ranking without challenging an original layout style.
16 Zentaro Watanabe, JAPAN
Title: A Silent Morning
Dimensions : W120xD30xH45 (cm)
We can feel the power of stones from the arrangement of stones. It became an original layout expression by combining stones ferns plants usually attached on the driftwood.
17 Eishi Yamamoto, JAPAN
Dimensions : W120xD30xH45 (cm)
We can feel the power of stones from the arrangement of stones. It became an original layout expression by combining stones ferns plants usually attached on the driftwood.
17 Eishi Yamamoto, JAPAN
Title: A Breezeway in the Valley
Dimensions : W60xD30xH36 (cm)
Natural scenery was described by long-stretched twigs and ferns. More lively feeling could have been produced by having more volume of aquatic plants in the aquarium.
18 Zhang Jianfeng, MACAU
Dimensions : W60xD30xH36 (cm)
Natural scenery was described by long-stretched twigs and ferns. More lively feeling could have been produced by having more volume of aquatic plants in the aquarium.
18 Zhang Jianfeng, MACAU
Title: Roar of Yellow River
Horizontal lines in the middle part depict the flowing Yellow River. But it could have been better by replacing Riccia and Glossostigma, with cosmetic sand.
19 Yeo Siak Wee, MALAYSIA
Horizontal lines in the middle part depict the flowing Yellow River. But it could have been better by replacing Riccia and Glossostigma, with cosmetic sand.
19 Yeo Siak Wee, MALAYSIA
Title: Mystique River
Dimensions : W90xD45xH45 (cm)
A flow of water was described by white sand, and the layout was designed from a mountain stream as motif. It was produced with fussing over details; arrangement of stones along the river flow, for example, but the layout could be better by having more power in the layout design.
20 Hidekazu Tsukiji, JAPAN
Dimensions : W90xD45xH45 (cm)
A flow of water was described by white sand, and the layout was designed from a mountain stream as motif. It was produced with fussing over details; arrangement of stones along the river flow, for example, but the layout could be better by having more power in the layout design.
20 Hidekazu Tsukiji, JAPAN
Title: Wind from the South
Dimensions : W120xD45xH45 (cm)
The selection of stones is excellent, and two main stones were arranged very well. But it could be better by taking balance of stones and trimming lines of stemmed plants.
21 Hironori Handa, JAPAN
Dimensions : W120xD45xH45 (cm)
The selection of stones is excellent, and two main stones were arranged very well. But it could be better by taking balance of stones and trimming lines of stemmed plants.
21 Hironori Handa, JAPAN
Title: Cloud
Dimensions : W90xD45xH45 (cm)
The combination of stones and aquatic plants is excellent, and their volume is overwhelming. The disadvantage is that the creator could not express the perspective perfectly while keeping it in mind.
22 Pasquale Buonpane, ITALY
Dimensions : W90xD45xH45 (cm)
The combination of stones and aquatic plants is excellent, and their volume is overwhelming. The disadvantage is that the creator could not express the perspective perfectly while keeping it in mind.
22 Pasquale Buonpane, ITALY
Title: Oriens et Occasus (East and West)
Dimensions : W160xD52xH60 (cm)
The iwagumi style itself is orthodox, but the creator arranged Fissidens sp. around the stones, and created a unique aquascape. It is regrettable the picture had a problem.
23 Szymon Fiedorowicz, POLAND
Dimensions : W160xD52xH60 (cm)
The iwagumi style itself is orthodox, but the creator arranged Fissidens sp. around the stones, and created a unique aquascape. It is regrettable the picture had a problem.
23 Szymon Fiedorowicz, POLAND
Title: Swampland
Dimensions : W167xD37xH40 (cm)
It is natural to see weeds growing around the fallen tree, but it could be better by having another driftwood on the right side. The details should have been produced more carefully, including untouched both left and right corner.
24 Nguyen Ngoc Tri Nhan, VIET NAM
Dimensions : W167xD37xH40 (cm)
It is natural to see weeds growing around the fallen tree, but it could be better by having another driftwood on the right side. The details should have been produced more carefully, including untouched both left and right corner.
24 Nguyen Ngoc Tri Nhan, VIET NAM
Title: Whispers of Stones
Dimensions : W120xD45xH40 (cm)
The arrangement of stones is interesting, but the stemmed plants in background including Myriophyllum sp. do not match with stones. The picture was taken at the right moment when fish were in a central position.
25 Artur Frankowski, POLAND
Dimensions : W120xD45xH40 (cm)
The arrangement of stones is interesting, but the stemmed plants in background including Myriophyllum sp. do not match with stones. The picture was taken at the right moment when fish were in a central position.
25 Artur Frankowski, POLAND
Title: The Lost Canyon
Dimensions : W130xD40xH40 (cm)
It is a good example of panoramic size tank layout, but it could be better by having a variation in height of stemmed plants in the right and left side.
26 Jullawong Papunta, THAILAND
Dimensions : W130xD40xH40 (cm)
It is a good example of panoramic size tank layout, but it could be better by having a variation in height of stemmed plants in the right and left side.
26 Jullawong Papunta, THAILAND
Title: Rainny Season on My Home
Dimensions : W90xD45xH45 (cm)
The creator selected small leaf stemmed plants and arranged a detailed composition. Therefore, he succeeded to create a much wider looking layout in a 90cm tank.
27 Jamie Lin, TAIWAN
Dimensions : W90xD45xH45 (cm)
The creator selected small leaf stemmed plants and arranged a detailed composition. Therefore, he succeeded to create a much wider looking layout in a 90cm tank.
27 Jamie Lin, TAIWAN
Title: Mysterious Bermuda
Dimensions : W120xD60xH55 (cm)
The creator used different sizes of trunk like layout material, and expressed perspective in the layout. It does not look natural, but it provides a wondering feeling of eyes drawn into in the back of the aquascape.
From: blueaquarium.org
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