World Ranking No.16Aquascaper: Timucin SagelCountry: TURKEYAquascape Title: Lake BreezeSize: W100 x D45 x H35 (cm)Evaluation:Even among mountainous layout with a use of many stones, this draws attention in terms of stage effect. The expression of perspective by arrangement of stones and rolling of substrate is very impressive. Some people may find back screen with clouds in the blue sky, and the expression of blue lagoon unnatural. The lack of fish in the layout was also…
World Ranking No.15Aquascaper: Wang ChaoCountry: CHINAAquascape Title: Green Peak, Stone ValleySize: W120 x D55 x H50 (cm)Evaluation:The contrast of aquatic plant is green and red-brownish stones makes a strong impression. The color of cosmetic sand in the foreground also matches with stones. But when looked in details, the arrangement and heaping of stones are crude, and some parts look unnatural. In case of using such stones with unique cross section, it is necessary to take…
World Ranking No.14Aquascaper: Chow Wing KiCountry: HONG KONGAquascape Title: FirmamentSize: W120 x D55 x H50 (cm)Evaluation:This is a typical mountainous layout, expressing a majestic landscape created by heaping up the stones. The position of fish swimming in a flow is also good. There’re several species of small fish, with no uniformity. In the natural environment, vegetation changes according to the altitude and direction of mountain slopes. The layout could look more natural if the creator…
World Ranking No.13Aquascaper: Takayuki FukadaCountry: JAPANAquascape Title: ReminiscenceSize: W120 x D45 x H45 (cm)Evaluation:Vivid green aquatic plants and distinctive concave composition are very impressive. Small ferns and mosses attached on driftwood are contributing the natural feeling of the layout. But the drawback is the layout looks symmetrical as Eleocharis in the background is planted at the same volume on the both ends. Symmetrical impression could have been avoided if planted more on the left side…
World Ranking No.12Aquascaper: May KwanCountry: HONG KONGAquascape Title: The Heart of ParadiseSize: W150 x D50 x H55 (cm)Evaluation:The use of stones expressing the perspective and spatial gentle slopes of greens is very impressive. But the aquarium silicone seal of back corners stand out clearly, and this undermines the beauty of layout. It is advisable to use aquarium tank with less obstructive silicone or frames when making such a spacious layout.