Agnieszka
Schoeneck
Dimensions (in cm)
Volume
12.00 Liter
Hardscape
Substrate
Plants
Animals
Filter
ADA Super Jet ES -150
Light
LED RGB/WRGB
Lightpower
24 W
Lightduration
6.00 hours
CO2
yes
Fertilizer
pH
7.00
KH + GH
1+4
Maintenance routine
Water changes (2-3 times a week)
Description
Creating this layout I was inspiring by entchanting ancient forests of Yakushima, Japan's eco paradise.
Other Contests
no
Comments
A compelling underwater forest that transports the viewer into a tranquil yet complex ecosystem. The level of detail and care is evident, and the layout reflects an artist's touch.
Bonus Points for Plants: 100%
The plant selection is impeccable, featuring robust and healthy specimens. The flora serves as the living brushstrokes of this natural masterpiece, contributing to its overall harmony.
Bonus Points for Photography: 50%
While the surface rippling adds an evocative element of rainfall contrasting the serene underwater setting, there is room for improvement. The image suffers from inadequate lighting, failing to maximize the visual impact of this otherwise stunning aquascape.
Bonus Points for Artistic Creativity: 100%
The use of woods and roots to craft an intricate underwater forest is truly remarkable. The design exhibits a high level of artistic creativity, contributing to the composition's overall success.
Overall Comments:
The contestant has achieved a sense of natural grandeur through a well-curated selection of woods, roots, and plants, enriching the aquascape with complexity and depth. Your attention to plant health is particularly noteworthy. This underwater forest serves as an awe-inspiring canvas, bringing nature into our daily lives in the most artistic manner.
The photograph's surface rippling is a creative touch, introducing a narrative element to the aquascape by evoking the feeling of rainfall. However, the overall darkness and flatness of the image detract from its full potential. Future endeavors could benefit from a more strategic approach to lighting. Techniques that play with shadow gradients and exposure areas could not only elevate the photographic quality but also add a new layer of depth and focus to this otherwise exceptional piece.
Your aquascape is a valuable educational resource for aspiring aquascapers, demonstrating what can be achieved with artistic vision and an understanding of natural aesthetics. Despite the minor setback in lighting, your entry is a powerful example of the stunning, living art forms that can grace our personal spaces, enriching our lives and our understanding of the natural world.
In sum, this aquascape is a remarkable work of art that only requires slight adjustments to fully realize its potential. Well done!