AGA 2023 Aquascaping Contest: #713

I love the vines climbing up your wood! Be careful with auxiliary photos that they do not point out plant damage!

— Karen Randall

There are a lot of interesting plant species in this design. Unfortunately the number of species and that so many of them are similar in texture diminishes the impact of the design. So the initial impression is a bit chaotic and lacks clarity. This feeling could potentially be counter-balanced with simpler more graphic pieces of wood. But right now there's nowhere for my eye to rest.

I bet if I was in a room with this riparium I could stare at it for hours taking in all the details and beautiful plants you've woven together. But in a photo I'm left feeling unsure of where to start.

There is peace to be found in the open water and I love that artistic statement.

What you've made is beautiful. Congratulations.

— Ryan Noel

The variety of plants is great - even the use of carnivorous plants! Emersed section is probably more bog-like but visually probably looks a little messy and would be better after a trim.

— Jo Ann Fujii

What a great little layout for your collection of Drosera. You have a nice mix of different aquatic plants in the auascape but I would have liked to see the plants pruned and filled in a bit more to really make this aquascape pop. Nicely done!

— Bailin Shaw

#713: 2.5L Riparium Solace underwater

Jusal Quanico Waregem, Belgium

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