Hey guys! This is my 80cm contest tank for 2019. Results are coming soon so I'm sharing the hardscape now and will update this journal later on. Tank Optic white 80 x 40 x 40 cm 128l Light ADA RGB Solar Co2 Co2 art elite regulator + atomizer Aquaflora Plants Rotala Green, Rotala Rotundifolia, Rotala Hra, hydrocotyle tripartita, Microsorum Petite, Fissidens sp., Bucephalandra sp, Marsilea Hirsuta, Bolbitis sp., Vesicularia Ferriei, Hemianthus Glomeratus, Micranthemum Monte Carlo, Cryptocoryne Parva, Ceratopteris Thalictroides, Callicostella Prabaktiana, Riccardia Chamedryfolia, Eleocharis acicularis mini, Taxiphyllum Flame, Hygrophila Pinnatifida, Substrate Aquaforest lava split Ada amazonia aqua soil Ada la plata Hardscape Dragon stone Spiderwood Filter Eheim experience 350 Hanging kit Evolution aqua Lily pipes and dry salts for fertilizers from PlantedBox Step by step hardscape + planting details Final video IAPLC 2019 Top 27 result iaplc-2019-letter-honor-prize-nigel-hoevenaar by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
Hi Nigel, Lovely video editing and pleasant to watch, thanks! About the scape, looks an bit too symetrical to me but I'm sure that now the plants are fully grown it looks way more natural. Is the Ada Solar worth the hefty pricetag? Thanks
Thanks man The planted version is indeed completely different. I also did a lot of tweaks but the basic composition is ofc the same. The ada rgb solar really makes the colors saturated. I personally like that especially the green colors. However I upgraded to a 120cm tank and didn't wanna buy another ada rgb solar. So I sold it and for the money I got back I bought a t5 unit and even have money left. The t5 gives a nice even spread which I like with heavy hardscape styles. Very easy to tweak a few bulbs and boost certain colors. But anyways I personally love the look of ada rgb solar. But worth the price tag? Hmm... I think Twinstar S gives good bang for the buck compared. Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk
Great vid m8 and love the hardscape some great detail. Looking forward to the final pics/vid. Good luck in the contest
Looks really good mate I watched it on your you tube channel cant wait to see it grow in good look with the comp Cheers Jay
The news from Japan couldn't be any better. Top 27 result at IAPLC 2019 Never expected to get the honor prize a.k.a. plate in my life at this contest. iaplc-2019-letter-honor-prize-nigel-hoevenaar by Nigel Aquascaping, on Flickr
After 20 Oct when they release the pics at the Ada event. Thanks mate! Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk
Wow, insane result Nigel, top 27! contrats! Can't wait to see the final pic with plants fully grown in! Cheers
Thanks all! Will share it after the NA party at October 19. I'm also visiting Japan this year with a Belgium friend and will make a video of the na gallery. Sent from my LYA-L29 using Tapatalk
Hi guys, Just came back from an amazing trip to Japan / ADA. I recorded lots of footage and whenever I have time I will make a video about this (but this probably will take some time). Now I'm back at home it's finally time to share my IAPLC 2019 Rank 26 scape. I hope you enjoy it!