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OCTOBER WHISPER

Juan Puchades

Spain

Foggy Forests of Ancient Trees

Selcuk Durmaz

Türkiye

Plant Box

Cihat Acar

Türkiye

The Green Planet

Somen Banerjee

India

The wooden world

Vasco Manuel Antunes Ferreira

Portugal

Endless Vale

Samuel Silva Lopes Ferreira

Denmark

Saiun

Tomoaki Ueno

Japan

The Crimson Balance

Minh Tran Duc

Vietnam

Guardians

Martial Hervy

France

Everything Comes

Juan Fco Aba Serra

Spain

OCTOBER WHISPER

Aquascape 'OCTOBER WHISPER' by Juan Puchades (Spain)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Juan Puchades
Country	Spain
Title	OCTOBER WHISPER
Dimensions	120cm x 45cm x 55cm
Volume	297 Litres
Background	None
Lighting	1. ADA Solar RGB x 2
Filtration	1. ADA Super Jet Filter ES-1200
1. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Pangolino' (Anubias Nana 'Pangolino') 2. Cryptocoryne Crispatula Var. Balansae 3. Cryptocoryne Parva (Dwarf Water Trumpet) 4. Echinodorus Tenellus (Helanthium Tenellum) 5. Eleocharis Acicularis (Needle Spikerush) 6. Eleocharis Parvula (Dwarf Spikerush) 7. Limnophila sp. 'Mini Vietnam' 8. Ludwigia Arcuata (Needle Leaf Ludwigia) 9. Ludwigia sp. 'Mini Super Red' 10. Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident' (Java Fern Trident) 11. Rotala sp. 'Orange Juice' (Rotala Rotundifolia 'Orange Juice') 12. Rotala sp. 'Yao Yai' (Rotala Rotundifolia 'Colorata') 13. Vesicularia Dubyana (Singapore Moss)
Animals
1. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) x 20 2. Crossocheilus Siamensis (Siamese Algae Eater) x 8 3. Nematobrycon Palmeri (Emperor Tetra) x 60 4. Otocinclus Affinis (Golden Otocinclus) x 8
Materials
1. Driftwood 2. Seiryu Stone 3. Vine Wood
Additional Information
"OCTOBER WHISPER" was inspired by those days of the early autumn, where a great variety of colors can be observed in harmony, the soft light contrasts with the warm colors and the strong shadows of the shady areas.

Endless Vale

Aquascape 'Endless Vale' by Samuel Silva Lopes Ferreira (Denmark)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Samuel Silva Lopes Ferreira
Country	Denmark
Title	Endless Vale
Dimensions	100cm x 50cm x 50cm
Volume	250 Litres
Background	None
Lighting	1. TWINSTAR 900SP LED
Filtration	1. EHEIM Professionel 3 1200XL 2080 External Filter
1. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Mini' (AR Mini) 2. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Pangolino' (Anubias Nana 'Pangolino') 3. Bucephalandra sp. 'Red' 4. Cladophora Aegagropila (Aegagropila Linnaei) 5. Fissidens Fontanus (Phoenix Moss) 6. Hydrocotyle Tripartita (Three-Part Pennywort) 7. Hygrophila Pinnatifida (Fern Leaf Hygrophila) 8. Ludwigia Palustris 9. Marsilea Crenata (Dwarf Four Leaf Clover) 10. Marsilea Hirsuta (Four Leaf Clover) 11. Micranthemum Micranthemoides (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) 12. Micranthemum Tweediei (Monte Carlo) 13. Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident' (Java Fern Trident) 14. Ranunculus Inundatus (River Buttercup) 15. Riccardia Chamedryfolia (Coral Pellia) 16. Rotala Rotundifolia (Dwarf Rotala) 17. Rotala sp. 'Vietnam H'ra' 18. Staurogyne Repens 19. Vesicularia Ferriei (Weeping Moss)
Animals
1. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) 2. Crossocheilus Oblongus (Siamese Algae Eater) 3. Otocinclus Affinis (Golden Otocinclus) 4. Puntius Titteya (Cherry Barb)
Materials
1. Aquario Neo Soil 2. Redmoor Wood 3. Seiryu Stone
Additional Information
ADA Fertilizer Line

Foggy Forests of Ancient Trees

Aquascape 'Foggy Forests of Ancient Trees' by Selcuk Durmaz (Türkiye)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Selcuk Durmaz
Country	Türkiye
Title	Foggy Forests of Ancient Trees
Dimensions	110cm x 55cm x 45cm
Volume	272 Litres
Background	None
Lighting	1. 39w T5 Fluorescent Light
Filtration	1. 1200 LPH External Filter x 2
1. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Petite' (Anubias Nana 'Petite') 2. Bolbitis Heteroclita 'Difformis' (Mini Bolbitis) 3. Bolbitis Heudelotii (African Water Fern) 4. Bucephalandra Sordidula 5. Bucephalandra sp. 6. Bucephalandra sp. 'Apple Leaf' 7. Bucephalandra sp. 'Dark Achilles' 8. Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'Mini' 9. Cryptocoryne x Willisii 'Lucens' 10. Fissidens sp. 'Fox' (US Fissidens) 11. Fontinalis Antipyretica (Willow Moss) 12. Hydrocotyle Tripartita (Three-Part Pennywort) 13. Hygrophila Pinnatifida (Fern Leaf Hygrophila) 14. Marsilea Hirsuta (Four Leaf Clover) 15. Microsorum Pteropus (Java Fern) 16. Monosolenium Tenerum (Pellia Moss) 17. Pilotrichaceae sp. (Pilo Moss) 18. Ranunculus Inundatus (River Buttercup) 19. Staurogyne Repens 20. Vesicularia sp. 'Anchor Moss' 21. Vesicularia sp. 'China Moss'
Animals
1. Hyphessobrycon Herbertaxelrodi (Black Neon Tetra) 2. Neocaridina Davidi 'Sakura Red' (Red Sakura Shrimp) 3. Neritina Natalensis sp. (Nerite Snail) 4. Otocinclus Macrospilus (Dwarf Otocinclus)
Materials
1. Natural Roots 2. River Sand 3. Seiryu Stone
Additional Information
Water Change : 1 Weekly Water Changes of 30%

Saiun

Aquascape 'Saiun' by Tomoaki Ueno (Japan)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Tomoaki Ueno
Country	Japan
Title	Saiun
Dimensions	120cm x 45cm x 45cm
Volume	243 Litres
Background	Frosted Screen
Lighting	1. ADA Solar RGB
Filtration	1. EHEIM Classic 600 2217 External Filter
1. Echinodorus Tenellus (Helanthium Tenellum) 2. Glossostigma Elatinoides (Small Mud-Mat) 3. Ludwigia sp. 4. Micranthemum Micranthemoides (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) 5. Microcarpaea Minima 6. Pogostemon sp. 7. Riccia Fluitans (Crystalwort) 8. Rotala Rotundifolia 'Green' 9. Rotala sp. 10. Rotala sp. 'Nanjenshan' 11. Rotala Wallichii
Animals
1. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) 2. Paracheirodon Axelrodi (Cardinal Tetra)
Materials
1. Ohko Stone
Additional Information
Inspiration : Fusion of iwagumi style and dense planting. \| Lighting Duration : 9 Hours

Plant Box

Aquascape 'Plant Box' by Cihat Acar (Türkiye)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Cihat Acar
Country	Türkiye
Title	Plant Box
Dimensions	100cm x 50cm x 40cm
Volume	200 Litres
Background	Backlight
Lighting	1. Creaqua Firefly Filter
Filtration	1. EHEIM Filter
1. Alternanthera Reineckii 'Rosanervig' (AR Rosanervig) 2. Limnophila Hippuridoides 3. Micranthemum Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba') 4. Micranthemum Tweediei (Monte Carlo) 5. Pogostemon Helferi (Downoi) 6. Rotala sp. 'Blood Red Singapore' (Rotala Rotundifolia 'Singapore Blood Red') 7. Rotala sp. 'Colorata' (Rotala Rotundifolia 'Yao Yai') 8. Syngonanthus sp. 'Belem' (Tonina sp. 'Belem')
Animals
1. Crossocheilus Siamensis (Siamese Algae Eater) 2. Hyphessobrycon Amandae (Ember Tetra) 3. Neritidae (Nerite Snail) 4. Paracheirodon Innesi (Neon Tetra)
Materials
1. Mangrove Roots
Fertilizers
1. Ista Premium Soil
Additional Information
None

The Crimson Balance

Aquascape 'The Crimson Balance' by Minh Tran Duc (Vietnam)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Minh Tran Duc
Country	Vietnam
Title	The Crimson Balance
Dimensions	100cm x 45cm x 45cm
Volume	203 Litres
Background	None
Lighting	1. DIY LED Light
Filtration	1. Atman AT-3338 External Canister Filter 2. Atman AT-3338S External Canister Filter
1. Echinodorus Tenellus (Helanthium Tenellum) 2. Hydrocotyle Tripartita (Three-Part Pennywort) 3. Micranthemum Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba') 4. Micranthemum Micranthemoides (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) 5. Riccia Fluitans (Crystalwort) 6. Rotala Rotundifolia (Dwarf Rotala) 7. Rotala Rotundifolia 'Green' 8. Rotala sp. 'Colorata' (Rotala Rotundifolia 'Yao Yai') 9. Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame Moss' 10. Taxiphyllum sp. 'Spiky Moss' (Peacock Moss)
Animals
1. Hemigrammus Rhodostomus (Rummynose Tetra) 2. Neocaridina Davidi (Red Cherry Shrimp)
Materials
1. Dragon Stone
Additional Information
In the chaotic world, every creature looks for peace and love. Crimson - the power of love - we all build a hope of a balance love life.

The Green Planet

Aquascape 'The Green Planet' by Somen Banerjee (India)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Somen Banerjee
Country	India
Title	The Green Planet
Dimensions	122cm x 38cm x 46cm
Volume	213 Litres
Background	Frosted White Film
Lighting	1. ADA AQUASKY MOON LED
Filtration	1. Canister Filter
1. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Petite' (Anubias Nana 'Petite') 2. Bucephalandra sp. 3. Eleocharis Parvula (Dwarf Spikerush) 4. Fissidens Fontanus (Phoenix Moss) 5. Marsilea Hirsuta (Four Leaf Clover) 6. Microsorum Pteropus 'Needle Leaf' (Java Fern Needle Leaf) 7. Rotala Rotundifolia (Dwarf Rotala) 8. Staurogyne sp. 'Brown' (Brown Staurogyne) 9. Taxiphyllum sp. 'Flame Moss' 10. Vesicularia Montagnei (Christmas Moss) 11. Vesicularia sp. 'Mini Christmas Moss'
Animals
1. Boraras Brigittae (Chili Rasbora)
Materials
1. Driftwood
Additional Information
None

Guardians

Aquascape 'Guardians' by Martial Hervy (France)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Martial Hervy
Country	France
Title	Guardians
Dimensions	120cm x 50cm x 50cm
Volume	300 Litres
Background	Backlight
Lighting	1. 140w RGB LED
Filtration	1. 3000 LPH External Filter
1. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Petite' (Anubias Nana 'Petite') 2. Bolbitis Heudelotii (African Water Fern) 3. Bucephalandra sp. 4. Callicostella sp. 'Gunung Sumpit' 5. Cryptocoryne Albida 'Brown' 6. Cryptocoryne Beckettii 'Petchii' 7. Cryptocoryne Wendtii (Wendt's Water Trumpet) 8. Fissidens Fontanus (Phoenix Moss) 9. Fissidens sp. 'Miroshaki' 10. Marsilea Crenata (Dwarf Four Leaf Clover) 11. Micranthemum Callitrichoides 'Cuba' (Hemianthus Callitrichoides 'Cuba') 12. Micranthemum Micranthemoides (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) 13. Microsorum Pteropus 'Trident' (Java Fern Trident) 14. Riccardia sp. 'Graeffei' (Mini Pellia) 15. Rotala sp. H'ra 16. Taxiphyllum sp. 17. Vesicularia sp.
Animals
1. Paracheirodon Simulans (Green Neon Tetra)
Materials
1. Natural Roots 2. Rock
Additional Information
None

The wooden world

Aquascape 'The wooden world' by Vasco Manuel Antunes Ferreira (Portugal)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Vasco Manuel Antunes Ferreira
Country	Portugal
Title	The wooden world
Dimensions	108cm x 50cm x 40cm
Volume	216 Litres
Background	White
Lighting	1. Zetlight LED x 2
Filtration	1. EHEIM Classic 250 2213 External Filter 2. EHEIM Classic 600 2217 External Filter
1. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Mini' (Anubias Nana 'Mini') 2. Blyxa Japonica 3. Bucephalandra sp. 'Green' 4. Hydrocotyle Verticillata (Whorled Marsh Pennywort) 5. Hygrophila Pinnatifida (Fern Leaf Hygrophila) 6. Lilaeopsis Brasiliensis (Brazilian Micro Sword) 7. Marsilea Hirsuta (Four Leaf Clover) 8. Micranthemum Micranthemoides (Hemianthus Micranthemoides) 9. Micranthemum Tweediei (Monte Carlo) 10. Staurogyne Repens 11. Vesicularia Dubyana (Singapore Moss)
Animals
1. Caridina Multidentata (Amano Shrimp) 2. Neocaridina Davidi (Red Cherry Shrimp) 3. Neritina Pulligera (Dusky Nerite Snail) 4. Paracheirodon Axelrodi (Cardinal Tetra)
Materials
1. Olive Wood
Additional Information
None

Everything Comes

Aquascape 'Everything Comes' by Juan Fco Aba Serra (Spain)

Tank Information

Plants
Aqua Designer	Juan Fco Aba Serra
Country	Spain
Title	Everything Comes
Dimensions	100cm x 45cm x 45cm
Volume	203 Litres
Background	Translucent Vinyl
Lighting	1. 39w Pantalla T5 Fluorescent Light x 4
Filtration	1. EHEIM Filter
1. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Bonsai' (Anubias Nana 'Bonsai') 2. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Pangolino' (Anubias Nana 'Pangolino') 3. Anubias Barteri Var. Nana 'Petite' (Anubias Nana 'Petite') 4. Bucephalandra sp. 'Theia Green' 5. Eleocharis sp. 'Mini' 6. Fissidens sp. 'Miroshaki' 7. Hygrophila Pinnatifida (Fern Leaf Hygrophila) 8. Micranthemum Tweediei (Monte Carlo) 9. Riccardia Chamedryfolia (Coral Pellia) 10. Rotala Rotundifolia (Dwarf Rotala) 11. Vesicularia Ferriei (Weeping Moss) 12. Vesicularia Montagnei (Christmas Moss)
Animals
1. Clithon Corona (Horned Nerite Snail) 2. Hyphessobrycon Amandae (Ember Tetra) 3. Otocinclus sp.
Materials
1. Dragon Stone 2. Redmoor Wood
Additional Information
None