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Pretty impressive George. It would be great to do this kind of setup for my Dad as he's pretty hopeless with maintenance and low tech would definitely be a good option. I like the idea of no evaporation on the Fluval Edge tanks. Do you think it would be possible to create a similar setup but...

Cheers Hinch, heres a link for some different bits and pieces I've done in the past; http://www.neilwoodwarddesign.co.uk

That's all cool, I'll leave him to it :) I was only thinking just a .pdf for the sake of a flat visual to throw something together. Of course I would include proper file types of the correct resolution as a bundle of artwork to be used for the final. Give me a shout if you need anything...

I would be happy to get involved in the graphic design part. I graduated last summer in BA Graphic Arts and although I'm not mad into designing for the web I'd love to get involved in some kind of logo/identity that could be applied online. I can produce flat .pdf layouts with all the elements...

Agreed :thumbup: I especially like this; I noticed that looking through Amano's older books theres a lot of accompanying text involved that describes his own personal experiences and inspiraions. These aquascapes are almost like 'impressions' or 'memories' of nature. I think this working...

My advice is level the substrate along the front of the glass and slope it toward the back for a bit more perspective if you can - at the minute its got a 'freshly poured' look. The wood looks great though, nice pieces.

Incredible setup. That would be the finishing touch to any Modernist building. Can't really imagine it in the chintz and three-piece suite living room of most brits though :lol: Be interesting to see if anyone actually uses that kind of mega-ultimate ADA rig that isn't a retailer. I've yet to...

Re: Post your favourite ever driftwood layout! This is my favourite layout :wink: ; source; http://www.aquadesign.pl/img/stones/kam036.jpg My other favourites are the one by Luis Moniz (possibly my favourite tank EVER) and also this small but striking composition from Norbert Sabat; source...

Re: Post your favourite ever driftwood layout! This sort of thing may be worth a 'sticky' but for each style of layout? Almost like a library/compilation of inspiration.

Hey everyone, Was after a few tips regarding plant recommendations for a tank for my dad (I thought this would be better in the 'Aquascaping' category as its more the whole composition of the tank). This is the tank with a bare bones layout; The setup is unheated (although ambient room...

http://www.thegreenmachineonline.com/articles/tips-techniques/building-height-substrate

I used a lump hammer and bolster for mine with a towel and sunglasses for protection :lol: Its surprisingly full of clay too!

Bizarre its working for me :(

Found this on a japanese search; Thought the autumnal red colours and moss was stunning, real wabi sabi. Just thought I'd point it out for some inspiration :thumbup: (original url; http://blogs.yahoo.co.jp/k03254457/folder/996158.html)

What Devin has done is refreshing to see. I can see some milage in that, either by introducing some Amano style minimalism with the equipment or working on the layering and 'dimensional' quality that the planters introduce to a whole composition. The underwater section could also be worked on...

I think creating something original is still possible but I think what Amano did by creating the 'Nature' style is still a one off in its popularity and vision. I think the reason why the Nature style is so admired and copied is because it agrees with all of our experiences of nature but can...

Agreed. I believe Mr Amano has a unique mix of qualities that make his work possible. Not only has he massive amounts of vision but he is also from a culture that is very unique in its relationship with nature. I can only see someone else out of Japan coming close, and even then I doubt they...

Excuse my ignorance but to be honest I havn't seen many Dutch 'scapes altogether. Maybe its because the NA style is more popular in the UK. Any links of where to find this elusive breed of tank? Aren't 'true' Dutch 'scapes few and far between where the rules are so stringent?

For those who havn't seen its one of those rare occasions of another update :D http://www.aquajournal.net/na/nexp/index.html Enjoy!

I'd love a tank like that when I finally get a 'real' tank. :lol: Also had a thought that the dimensions are better for mimicking the shallow stream biotopes of a lot of fish and inverts we see in planted tanks, almost like a true 'slice' of nature. It also lends itself to the sort of wabi...

Cheers George. Sounds great just to get the individual feedback from some big names. If my tanks up to scratch then count me in!

I'll give it a crack if my crypt doesn't melt horribly when I fill the tank from the dry-start! Will be first competition. Do you get ranked out of everyone or is it just the 1st, 2nd, 3rd?

Graded gravels work gear with forest sand as they both have a mix of colours :thumbup:

I love Forest Sand Xingu so I say yes :lol: It's nice stuff because it doesn't have a uniform colour/texture so looks more 'detailed'.

All working for me mate :crazy:

agreed :thumbup:

I really like the unusual layout of the wood emerging from the tank. Worth considering some fissidens, pellia or moss in the nooks and crannies of the wood. Your idea reminds me of this; http://www.aquascapingworld.com/forum/aspiring-aquascapers/2433-10l-tower-2-a.html Will the clip-on Arcpod...

Out of interest and curiosity what is the 'oldest' 'scape that anyone has seen?

Thats what I was thinking too. For me the most interesting bit is setting it up with hardscape at the start, but that doesn't take long at all in comparison to looking at it everyday like you say. Maybe the way forward is to have 2 tanks an the go and change the both scapes every few months...

This is me too. Also not the budget, time to put into maintenance, space for tanks that match the ambition :( Funny how the actual main scaping bit (which is my favourite bit) takes very little time in comparison to how long you look at the tank.

For me 'rules' such as the golden ratio, Fibonacci series and odd numbers are articulating with words something we already instinctively know as human beings from nature. The fact that these 'rules' were theorised in places as far apart as ancient Greece and Japan proves this visual language is...

That wood looks great in there Paulo, I may have a snoop around when I'm walking about and see although I'm over cautious about putting anything untried in with the shrimp, I know there can be problems with wood from certain trees? Thanks for that Dan, I ended up speaking to the friendly chaps...

Bit too micro for what I was after, if I could get hold of some would be good to give it a go for detailing. Sadly though down south in Winchester heather is few and far between :lol:

Thanks Paulo :D Just dropped them a PM, nice to support anyone from the mighty UKAPS!

:thumbup: I'll get on it

Cheers Sam, that would be awesome, who/where am I asking?

Hello, I was after some nano-sized wood about 6" in height with a few branches. Basically roughly this shape and size; http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/Img2009/600/514.jpg Trouble is the 'nano' sized pieces from both TGM and AE are 12" or a little less in length. Anyone know of where to...

green nylon, ADA Riccia line if you got monies to burn :lol:

I've been trying to achieve a similar thing so it would be interesting to see other peoples suggestions. Very low moss would be spot on but I've yet to find an aquatic equivalent to that nice terrestrial moss like you get on bonsai. I saw a moss called 'green sock moss' on this site but it...

Doh! Sorry I didn't notice the second page and missed this. I think I just repeated what Graeme said :lol:

I don't like knocking anyones efforts but it looks too symmetrical for my liking, where they're all a similar length and angle as well as the composition. Also theres an even number of pieces and nature appears to like odd numbers so maybe using 3 or 5 pieces would help. I like the rocks...