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This layout is a powerful demonstration of how a single, bold concept—when executed with precision and artistry—can create a truly unforgettable scene.
Creating a simple nature aquarium is a wonderful way to bring the beauty of nature into your home. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to set up a basic nature aquarium from aquascaper Eakthanat...
This is an outstanding piece of aquascaping, achieving the impressive World Ranking of 56 at the prestigious IAPLC 2025. The work evokes a profound sense of nature, tranquility, and depth, perfectly...
This aquascape, titled "Tigers in the Dragon," is a fantastic example of a well-executed nature aquarium. It's a visually striking piece that successfully combines strong hardscape elements with...
In the world of aquascaping, every tank is a prism reflecting a fragment of nature. When looking at a vibrant canopy bursting with life or a school of fish leisurely gliding through dense foliage,...
This year as well as last year, we received the Best Aquarium Award . The world ranking is...unfortunately...30th! Thank you for playing so much fun this year! - Katsuki Tanaka / Japan
Making of Max's home aquarium Following on from advisor Katsuki , we will introduce the works from IAPLC2024 (International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest)
A contemporary iteration of the Iwagumi style pioneered by Takashi Amano, "Golden Hour" seeks to capture the warm glow of the late afternoon sun, as trout (Barilius Bakeri) ‘dance’ in the flow of a...
The hardscape of this layout is superb. plants selection, balancing, and heath condition almost perfect. Open space vs core well harmonised. This scape contains three part of wave, any two parts...
There is no other time as exciting as this ! My work came in 11th place - Eri Tokusasahi / Japan
This is the making of the IAPLC 2022 work following the making of Katsuki Advisor. This year as well, I will share with you several times how I intended to create this work and how I recreated this...
This is the making of the IAPLC 2022 work following the making of Hayase Kato / Japan. The result is 47th place ! 7th Japanese !.
Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2023 - GrandPrize - Source - Zhemin Fan / China
Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2023 - Like the sun at hight noon - Liang Jin / China
I'm happy to be able to reach the single rank, which has been my goal for many years! - Eri Tokusasahi / Japan
Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2023 - Rank 10 - Natural Mystic - Milos Nikolic / Serbia
A forest-style planted aquarium is a popular design in the world of aquascaping. It takes inspiration from the natural landscape of a forest, creating a space within the aquarium that resembles a...
My entry this year has the idea from the rock valleys that have been eroded by underground waves over millions of years, creating very special shaped rock slopes. Aquatic flora and fauna grow...
Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2023 - Rank 160 - Neverland - Michal Jaskowiak / Poland
I am so happy! This is highest ranking ever. Thanks about support from all friends - Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2023 - Rank 17 - Score of the earth - Kazuma Takeuchi / Japan