{"id":2342,"date":"2019-09-11T10:38:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T10:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en\/en\/?p=2342"},"modified":"2019-08-14T10:46:54","modified_gmt":"2019-08-14T10:46:54","slug":"aquascaping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tetra.net\/en-en\/aquascaping\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquascaping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is aquascaping?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are all aware of the visual appeal of classic aquariums filled with fish,\nbut planted aquariums containing snails or shrimps can also be truly\neye-catching \u2013 providing they are suitably designed. The design or replication\nof aesthetic landscapes under water is known as aquascaping. This is an\nincreasingly popular trend in the world of fishkeeping, so much so that there\nare now plenty of fiercely contended aquascaping contests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This special type of aquarium design can be traced back to Japanese nature\nphotographer and aquarium designer Takashi Amano, who has decisively shaped the\nconcept of aquascaping with his impressive natural aquariums. The difference\nbetween classic fishkeeping and aquascaping lies in the structured design or\n\u2018layouts\u2019 of the aquariums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nature as a source of inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquascaping is all about creating visually appealing aquariums. The natural\nworld above the water provides inspiration for the aquascaping layouts below\nit. Aquascapers often try to replicate certain images or scenes from nature,\nsuch as forests, mountain ranges or hills. These landscapes are primarily\nconstructed using real plants, stones, roots and caves. As a result,\naquascaping is often also referred to as underwater gardening. Aquascaping can\ninvolve several types of aquariums, from those containing plants alone to those\nstocked with snails or even small fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Creating an aquascape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before aquascapers start setting up an aquarium, they first develop a\nprecise design concept. Only then does the actual implementation begin. First,\nthe appropriate or desired substrate must be added to the aquarium. A substrate\nslope can be used to create a sense of depth that visually enhances the\naquarium. Attention can next be turned to the question of how to divide up the\naquarium. This is usually based on the principle of the \u2018golden ratio\u2019, a\ndivision ratio that determines how the aquarium can best be divided up to\nachieve a visually harmonious structure. A classic choice is for the sky to\nmake up a third of the overall picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the way the aquarium is divided up, the hardscapes are also\nof key importance. These are the hard landscape materials, such as the right\nstones and roots. Ideally, only one type of rock and one type of wood should be\nused. A further aquascaping rule is that using an odd number of stones creates\ngreater visual appeal. If adding roots, it is essential to ensure that they are\nsaturated beforehand as they can otherwise become buoyant when the aquarium is\nfilled with water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the hardscapes have been added, it is time for the softscapes, meaning\nthe various plants. A broad range of plants from stem plants to mosses and\nferns can be used to create the desired landscape or artwork. There are also\ndesigns that incorporate a maximum of three \u2013 or even only one \u2013 plant species.\nSoftscapes or plants are also used to conceal the technology needed for the\naquarium to thrive so as not to detract from the design. On the whole,\naquascaping should create a harmonious yet dynamic picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aquascaping versus classic\nfishkeeping <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In classic aquarium set-ups, little attention is paid to the hardscape\nelements. Aquatic plants are largely used to positively impact the water\nquality and provide the fish with safe havens in which they can hide. With\naquascaping, precisely the opposite is true. Here, the main focus is on the\nstones and roots, which should draw the eye. This shows the sheer versatility\nof the world of fishkeeping, which allows people to give their creativity free\nrein when designing aquariums. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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