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High Tech Tank Contest | Week 47-2025

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Chapada dos Veadeiros

Fernando Ferreira da Cruz

Brazil

Harmony of love

Nobphacha Yimyou

Thailand

Beyond the valley

Jeon Hyoungjoo

South Korea

Remembering Sensei

Arya Gupta

China

Colorful

Marian Sterian

Romania

Amano's River

Steven Chong

United States

Abundance

Jeff Miotke

United States

Agit ubir amil sutar

Heri Amir

Indonesia

Water singing its journey

Genki Todoroki

Japan

Genesis of ripple

Mathieu Josset

France

Chapada dos Veadeiros

Aquascape 'Chapada dos Veadeiros' by Fernando Ferreira da Cruz (Brazil)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Fernando Ferreira da Cruz
Country	Brazil
Title	Chapada dos Veadeiros
Dimensions	120cm x 45cm x 45cm
Volume	243 Litres
Background	None
Lighting	1. Maxspect Razor F175w LED x 2
Filtration	1. EHEIM Classic 600 2217 External Filter x 2 2. EHEIM Filter
1. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' (AR Mini) 2. Bacopa Caroliniana 'Colorata' (Bacopa Red) 3. Blyxa Japonica 4. Blyxa Vietii 5. Bucephalandra sp. 6. Echinodorus Tenellus 'Amano' (Helanthium Tenellum 'Amano') 7. Eleocharis Parvula 'Japanese' (Japanese Dwarf Hairgrass) 8. Fissidens Fontanus (Phoenix Moss) 9. Glossostigma Elatinoides (Small Mud-Mat) 10. Heteranthera Zosterifolia (Stargrass) 11. Hydrocotyle sp. 12. Hygrophila Pinnatifida (Fern Leaf Hygrophila) 13. Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam' (Vietnam Ambulia) 14. Marsilea Angustifolia (Narrow Four Leaf Clover) 15. Micranthemum Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba') 16. Micranthemum Tweediei (Monte Carlo) 17. Myriophyllum Mattogrossense (Matogrosso Milfoil) 18. Pogostemon Stellatus 'Broad Leaf' (Broad Leaf Water Star) 19. Proserpinaca Palustris (Marsh Mermaid Weed) 20. Rotala Indica 'Bonsai' (Ammania sp. Bonsai) 21. Rotala Mexicana (Rotala Mexicana Goias) 22. Rotala sp. 'Green' 23. Rotala sp. 'Nanjenshan' 24. Rotala Wallichii 25. Sagittaria Subulata (Awl-Leaf Arrowhead) 26. Salvinia Auriculata (African Payal) 27. Staurogyne sp. 28. Vallisneria Nana (Val Nana) 29. Vesicularia Ferriei (Weeping Moss)
Animals
1. Astyanax Xavante (Pastel Lily Tetra) 2. Characidium Fasciatum (Darter Characin) 3. Danio Margaritatus (Celestial Pearl Danio) 4. Hyphessobrycon Amandae (Ember Tetra)
Materials
1. ADA Amazonia Aqua Soil 2. ADA Bacter 100 3. ADA Clear Super 4. ADA Penac-P 5. ADA Penac-W 6. ADA Power Sand 7. ADA Tourmaline BC
Fertilizers
1. Seachem Flourish Excel 2. Seachem Flourish Iron 3. Seachem Flourish Trace
Additional Information
Parameters : GH - 8, KH - 9, pH - 6.8

Amano's River

Aquascape 'Amano's River' by Steven Chong (United States)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Steven Chong
Country	United States
Title	Amano's River
Dimensions	120cm x 45cm x 45cm
Volume	243 Litres
Background	None
Lighting	1. MAXLITE LED x 2
Filtration	1. EHEIM Filter 2. Hydor Pump x 2
1. Eleocharis sp. 2. Hydrilla sp. 3. Monosolenium Tenerum (Pellia Moss) 4. Potamogeton Gayi (Slender Pondweed) 5. Potamogeton Maackianus (Maack's Pondweed) 6. Riccia sp. 7. Taxiphyllum sp.
Animals
1. Barilius Bakeri (Blue Spotted Hill Trout) 2. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) 3. Crossocheilus Siamensis (Siamese Algae Eater)
Materials
1. Lava Stone
Additional Information
Inspiration : The title is a play on words- "Amano-Gawa" means "Heaven's River" (Milky Way Galaxy) in Japanese, but I've changed the characters from the typical spelling to instead read as "Amano's River". Pearling Riccia sparkles like stars in the flow. By focusing on Japanese native plants, and in particular featuring the Riccia + Hair Grass combination popularized by Amano-San, I wanted to create a layout pursuing his ideal of recreating an actual river. The fish choice, while not a Japanese species (most of which eat plants) was chosen for its resemblance to Japanese river species like Oikawa or Ugui. Siamese Algae Eaters closely resemble the native Mugitsuku, and Amano Shrimp are another one of the master's legacies in the hobby. This is a georama layout with modern techniques, including a design that allows for the filter and hidden water pumps to remain in the tank even during the photoshoot- pushing over the water plants with real flow as they would be in nature- but with the goal of paying homage to the traditional style of Amano Takashi's "Nature Aquarium World."

Harmony of love

Aquascape 'Harmony of love' by Nobphacha Yimyou (Thailand)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Nobphacha Yimyou
Country	Thailand
Title	Harmony of love
Dimensions	180cm x 50cm x 50cm
Volume	450 Litres
Background	White Film
Lighting	1. 140w RGB LED x 2
Filtration	1. External Filter
1. Eleocharis Acicularis (Needle Spikerush) 2. Fissidens Fontanus (Phoenix Moss) 3. Juncus Repens (Creeping Rush) 4. Micranthemum Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba') 5. Micranthemum sp. 6. Rotala Rotundifolia (Dwarf Rotala) 7. Rotala sp. 'Green' 8. Staurogyne Repens 9. Staurogyne sp. 'Porto Velho' (Porto Velho Staurogyne) 10. Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss' (Peacock Moss)
Animals
1. Boraras Maculatus (Dwarf Rasbora) 2. Hemigrammus Rhodostomus (Rummynose Tetra) 3. Iriatherina Werneri (Threadfin Rainbowfish) 4. Otocinclus Affinis (Golden Otocinclus) 5. Paracheirodon Axelrodi (Cardinal Tetra)
Materials
1. ADA Amazonia Aqua Soil 2. ADA Power Sand Special 3. Dragon Stone
Additional Information
Fertilizer Dosage : ADA Fertilizer Line

Abundance

Aquascape 'Abundance' by Jeff Miotke (United States)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Jeff Miotke
Country	United States
Title	Abundance
Dimensions	120cm x 45cm x 45cm
Volume	243 Litres
Background	Frosted Film With Backlight
Lighting	1. TWINSTAR 1200S LED x 2
Filtration	1. OASE BioMaster 600
1. Callicostella Prabaktiana (Sumathra Moss) 2. Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Green Gecko' 3. Ludwigia Arcuata (Needle Leaf Ludwigia) 4. Ludwigia sp. 'Super Red' 5. Micranthemum Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba') 6. Micranthemum Micranthemoides (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) 7. Micranthemum Umbrosum (Giant Baby Tears) 8. Microsorum Pteropus (Java Fern) 9. Myriophyllum sp. 'Mini Guyana' 10. Pogostemon Stellatus 'Dassen' 11. Riccardia Chamedryfolia (Coral Pellia) 12. Rotala Ramosior 'Sunset' (Ammania sp. 'Sulawesi') 13. Rotala Rotundifolia 'Green' 14. Rotala sp. H'ra
Animals
1. Corydoras Habrosus (Salt and Pepper Corydoras) 2. Neocaridina sp. (Shrimp) 3. Trigonostigma Heteromorpha (Harlequin Rasbora)
Materials
1. Leopard Stone 2. Spider Wood
Additional Information
None

Beyond the valley

Aquascape 'Beyond the valley' by Jeon Hyoungjoo (South Korea)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Jeon Hyoungjoo
Country	South Korea
Title	Beyond the valley
Dimensions	150cm x 60cm x 50cm
Volume	450 Litres
Background	None
Lighting	1. 54w T5 Fluorescent Light x 3 2. 70w LED
Filtration	1. EHEIM Classic 600 2217 External Filter x 2
1. Bucephalandra sp. 2. Eleocharis Acicularis 'Mini' (Hairgrass Acicularis) 3. Eriocaulon sp. 'Feather Duster' 4. Fissidens sp. Japonicus 5. Ludwigia Inclinata Var. Verticillata 'Curly' (Ludwigia Tornado) 6. Microsorum Pteropus 'Narrow' (Java Fern Narrow) 7. Proserpinaca Palustris (Marsh Mermaid Weed) 8. Rotala Indica 9. Rotala Macrandra (Giant Red Rotala) 10. Vesicularia Ferriei (Weeping Moss) 11. Vesicularia Montagnei (Christmas Moss)
Animals
1. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) 2. Hemigrammus Rhodostomus (Rummynose Tetra) 3. Neocaridina Heteropoda (Cherry Shrimp) 4. Paratya Compressa (Nuka Shrimp)
Materials
1. Driftwood 2. Seiryu Stone 3. Unzan Stone
Additional Information
Inspiration : I wanted to find something over the valley. I hope that that is hope.

Agit ubir amil sutar

Aquascape 'Agit ubir amil sutar' by Heri Amir (Indonesia)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Heri Amir
Country	Indonesia
Title	Agit ubir amil sutar
Dimensions	110cm x 55cm x 55cm
Volume	333 Litres
Background	White Paint
Lighting	1. DIY LED Light
Filtration	1. DIY Filter
1. Anubias sp. 2. Bolbitis Heteroclita 'Difformis' (Mini Bolbitis) 3. Bucephalandra sp. 4. Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame Moss' 5. Vesicularia Ferriei (Weeping Moss) 6. Vesicularia sp. 'Mini Christmas Moss'
Animals
1. Hemigrammus Rhodostomus (Rummynose Tetra)
Materials
1. Pine Wood
Additional Information
None

Remembering Sensei

Aquascape 'Remembering Sensei' by Arya Gupta (China)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Arya Gupta
Country	China
Title	Remembering Sensei
Dimensions	180cm x 60cm x 60cm
Volume	648 Litres
Background	Frosted Sticker
Lighting	1. 75w LED x 4
Filtration	1. ADA Super Jet Filter ES-2400
1. Eleocharis Parvula (Dwarf Spikerush) 2. Micranthemum Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba') 3. Riccia Fluitans (Crystalwort)
Animals
1. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) 2. Gymnocorymbus Ternetzi 'White' (White Skirt Tetra) 3. Hemigrammus Rhodostomus (Rummynose Tetra) 4. Otocinclus sp.
Materials
1. Crazy Stone Amazon Soil 2. Volcanic Rock
Additional Information
Inspiration : A basic Iwagumi layout where I tried to capture the serenity in all its simplicity to the best of my ability. Inspired by some of the early works of Mr. Amano.

Water singing its journey

Aquascape 'Water singing its journey' by Genki Todoroki (Japan)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Genki Todoroki
Country	Japan
Title	Water singing its journey
Dimensions	120cm x 60cm x 60cm
Volume	432 Litres
Background	Blue-Green Screen
Lighting	1. ADA Solar RGB
Filtration	1. EHEIM Classic 350 2215 External Filter 2. EHEIM Classic 600 2217 External Filter
1. Eleocharis Acicularis (Needle Spikerush) 2. Micranthemum Tweediei (Monte Carlo) 3. Sagittaria Subulata (Awl-Leaf Arrowhead) 4. Vesicularia Dubyana (Singapore Moss)
Animals
1. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) 2. Clithon Retropictum (Vintage Painted Nerite Snail) 3. Notropis Chrosomus (Rainbow Shiner)
Materials
1. Driftwood 2. River Rock
Additional Information
Lighting Duration : 12 Hours

Colorful

Aquascape 'Colorful' by Marian Sterian (Romania)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Marian Sterian
Country	Romania
Title	Colorful
Dimensions	200cm x 60cm x 60cm
Volume	720 Litres
Background	Black Film
Lighting	1. 39w T5 Fluorescent Light x 14
Filtration	1. DIY Filter
1. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' (AR Mini) 2. Ammannia Pedicellata 'Golden' (Golden Nesaea) 3. Bacopa Salzmannii 'Purple' 4. Cabomba Belem Red 5. Centrolepis Drummondiana (Blood Vomit) 6. Cuphea Anagalloidea 7. Eriocaulon Lineare (Narrow Pipewort) 8. Eriocaulon Setaceum 9. Eriocaulon sp. 'Goias' 10. Gratiola Viscidula (Hedge Hyssop) 11. Hygrophila Lancea 'Araguaia' (Araguaya Sharp Leaf) 12. Limnophila Aromatica 'Mini' (Mini Limnophila) 13. Limnophila Belem 14. Ludwigia Arcuata (Needle Leaf Ludwigia) 15. Ludwigia Inclinata Var. Verticillata 'Pantanal' (Pantanal Ludwigia) 16. Ludwigia Inclinata Var. Verticillata 'White' (White Ludwigia) 17. Ludwigia Senegalensis (Ludwigia sp. Guinea) 18. Persicaria sp. 'Sao Paulo' (Sao Paulo Smartweed) 19. Pogostemon Helferi (Downoi) 20. Proserpinaca Palustris (Marsh Mermaid Weed) 21. Rotala Indica 'Bonsai' (Ammania sp. Bonsai) 22. Rotala Macrandra 'Butterfly' 23. Rotala Macrandra 'Green' 24. Rotala Macrandra 'Narrow Leaf' 25. Rotala sp. 'Blood Red' (Rotala Rotundifolia 'Blood Red') 26. Rotala sp. 'Colorata' (Rotala Rotundifolia 'Yao Yai') 27. Rotala sp. 'Green' 28. Rotala sp. 'Hong Kong' 29. Rotala sp. H'ra 30. Rotala sp. 'Vietnam' 31. Syngonanthus cf. Inundatus (Tonina sp. 'Manaus') 32. Syngonanthus sp. 'Belem' (Tonina sp. 'Belem') 33. Tonina Fluviatilis (River Tonina) 34. Tonina Fluviatilis 'Lotus Blossom' 35. Tonina Fluviatilis 'Tocantins'
Animals
1. Pristella Maxillaris (X-ray Tetra)
Materials
1. JUN Platinum Soil
Additional Information
Fertilizer Dosage : MasterLine Fertilizer Line

Genesis of ripple

Aquascape 'Genesis of ripple' by Mathieu Josset (France)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Mathieu Josset
Country	France
Title	Genesis of ripple
Dimensions	200cm x 50cm x 60cm
Volume	600 Litres
Background	Black
Lighting	1. Chihiros RGB A901 LED x 4
Filtration	1. Fluval Fx6 Canister Filter 2. JBL CristalProfi e901 greenline
1. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana (Anubias Nana) 2. Anubias Gracilis 3. Bolbitis Heudelotii (African Water Fern) 4. Bucephalandra sp. 'Red' 5. Cryptocoryne Albida 6. Cyperus Helferi 7. Fissidens sp. 8. Hydrocotyle Tripartita (Three-Part Pennywort) 9. Hygrophila Pinnatifida (Fern Leaf Hygrophila) 10. Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident' (Java Fern Trident) 11. Rotala Rotundifolia (Dwarf Rotala) 12. Vesicularia Montagnei (Christmas Moss)
Animals
1. Hyphessobrycon Erythrostigma (Bleeding Heart Tetra) 2. Paracheirodon Axelrodi (Cardinal Tetra)
Materials
1. JBL PROFLORA AquaBasis Plus 2. Loire Sand 3. Schist Stone 4. Tropica Aquarium Soil
Additional Information
None