Ur azpiko erroak

flooded forest
Gaizka
Lambarri
Dimensions (in cm)
Volume
93.20 Liter
Substrate
Filter
Eheim classic 150
Light
LED RGB/WRGB
Lightpower
ONF Flat One+PLUS 60 and ADA Light Screen 60
Lightduration
6.00 hours
CO2
Professional
pH
6.50
KH + GH
4+8
Maintenance routine
I do two weekly water changes.
Description
This aquarium is inspired by my roots, since it made me be more present and more united with my natural environment. (erroak means roots in Basque). Those roots that are so important to keep solid and strong, those that in difficult times will make you stay firm and faithful to your principles.
Other Contests
Iaplc
AGA
EAEC

Comments

Submitted by Yago Alonso on Sun, 10/15/2023 - 16:30

Comment
Total Impression: 90%

Your forest-style layout is a visual feast, enriched by a vivid tapestry of colors and details that captivate the viewer's attention. With its stream-like path serving as a visual guide, the composition beautifully interplays light and dark, open and dense, soft and harsh, creating a captivating and balanced experience.

Bonus Points for Plants: 50%

Your plant selection and maintenance are admirable. While the existing setup is already striking, a bit more focus on planting details could elevate this work to the realm of a masterpiece.

Bonus Points for Photography: 50%

Your photography captures the essence of the layout, but there's room for improvement in lighting. Enhanced lighting techniques could further dramatize the scene, adding depth and amplifying the emotional impact.

Bonus Points for Artistic Creativity: 100%

Your creative vision is nothing short of brilliant. The wood arrangement casts deep shadows, lending a sense of depth that's further amplified by the small pale pebbles on the path. These elements contribute to a richness of detail that truly stands out.

Overall Comments:

The colorful forest-style layout you've created is a stunning piece of art. The brilliant use of a stream-like path, punctuated by small pale pebbles, engages the viewer and guides the eye deeper into the forest. This element not only enhances the sense of depth but also contributes to the narrative, making the layout incredibly engaging.

Your thoughtful plant selection and meticulous maintenance with green touches add vitality and richness to your layout, even as they respect the natural world that inspired them.

The woodwork in your layout is particularly praiseworthy, creating fascinating plays of light and shadow that add depth and complexity.

While your photography effectively captures the layout, more dynamic lighting could further enrich the viewer's experience. Think about using lighting to intensify the sense of depth and to add a layer of drama to the underwater forest you've so skillfully created.

In sum, your aquascape exemplifies the intricate artistry and careful planning that go into creating a compelling, nature-inspired scene. It serves as an educational and inspiring example for aquascaping enthusiasts of all levels

Congratulations on your excellent work! Your layout is not just a display of technical skill but also a vivid representation of the boundless possibilities of aquascaping as an art form. Well done!

Submitted by Dennis Wong on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 04:08

Comment
An aquascape with many fascinating small details - planting choice is interesting with a varied selection of plants and pops of red. I especially like how the shadowed areas contrast to make the fish pop. I feel that the aquascape could have a tad more open space, perhaps near the vanishing point, to contrast with the heavily constructed aquascape and to give the eyes some rest.

Submitted by George Farmer on Mon, 10/16/2023 - 17:27

Comment
Interesting use of planting to create a very unique impression with good depth and details.