Jun 21 2008
Lay out materials are one of the most important aspects of aquascaping. Materials such as stones and pieces of driftwood help create a more natural scene inside a planted aquarium. The type, shapes, and placement of the these materials can evoke moods and feelings for the observer. The combination of wood with rock or simply using one or the other can greatly improve your aquascape. Continue Reading »
Jun 16 2008
Living in an apartment or condominium certainly can be advantageous. I’m happy just not having to maintain a lawn! I do, however, yearn for a little slice of my own outdoor area from time to time. With spring fever hitting hard, desire for the outdoors starts to peak! So, what’s one to do living the city life with no outdoor world to call your own? You create it! I’m going to show you how to create your own small water garden, perfect for patios or even a sunlit balcony! Continue Reading »
Jun 07 2008
I am going explain the principle of perspective, a very important consideration to take into account when aquascaping an aquarium. For the purposes of demonstrating these principles I have used photos of my own aquaria. There are a number of ways to give your aquascape perspective. I will explain how to create depth and perspective effectively.
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Substrate Positioning
Before you even begin to aquascape the aquarium, you can create a sense of depth and perspective using only the substrate. By sloping the substrate towards the back of the aquarium, you immediately give the impression that the tank is deeper than it really is.
Sand paths through the “centre” of the tank are popular, and can greatly increase the perspective of the aquascape. The path should start out wide at the front of the aquarium, and get progressively narrower the further back it goes. This gives the impression of the path disappearing into the distance. An excellent example can be found in Peter Kirwan’s iwagumi feature in the April 2008 issue. Continue Reading »
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