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AGA 2004 Aquascaping Contest Showroom
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| Entry #120: 321L (85 gallon) Aquatic Garden Bùi Xuân Chương, Hanoi North Vietnam tienbm_56 at yahoo.com http://www.aquariumvn.com |
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Planting plan |
| First time entry. | |
| Tank Size | 120 x 45 x 60 cm (47 x 18 x 24 in) |
| Volume | 321L (85 gallons) |
| Category | Aquatic Garden |
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| Plants | 1. Narrow leafed java fern, 2. Windelov fern, 3. Rotala macranda, 4. tenellus, 5. Tiger lotus, 6. Green wendtii, 7. Lotus sp., 8. Aponogeton sp., 9. Crypt sp., 10. Bolbitis fern, 11. Echinodorus sp. |
| Fish/Animals | Neon tetras, Cardinal tetras, rasboras |
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| Lighting | Osram 36W-860 x 4 |
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| Additional Information |
"The first aquascape is the best as far as composition and state at the time of photography. However, the lack of red plants and generally similar shade of green in all the species causes them to blend together so much that it all looks to be one group. Foliage texture can only do so much for creating interest. Including some different red stemplants with good horizontal characteristics such as Ammania will give color and texture contrast to the design. While the Nymphaea and Lotus (Nelumbo spp?) look nice with the reds and pink-greens their size makes more appropriate for the background than the foreground as in the second picture. Good use of hardscape to create depth, this is one of the better aquascapes in the showcase as far as feeling of depth is concerned. " ---Phil Edwards
"Nymphaea and Aponogeton in the foreground might be problem. Small leaf plants should be used in the foreground. " ---Takashi Amano
"Interesting tank, and fun to see how it has changed over time. It has a nice feeling of depth to it. But you really need to clean up around the tank, and remove equipment before taking photos for an aquascaping contest." ---Karen Randall
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