Creating an aquascape for the planted aquarium can be tough for some, especially to those who are new aquascaping. If you are one of those hobbyists who have no idea how to create an aquascape, you can use the golden ratio rule as a guide to help steer you in a good direction. The golden ratio is a very simple rule that has been used in many forms of art.
As much with all the aquascaping contests starting and ending, I would like to share with you the winners of the 2010 Hungarian Aquascaping Contest. Although I have not highlighted winners of aquascaping contests in the past, I feel that it is important now to share the works of winning aquascapes. These winning aquascapes can inspire us to create great works of our own and push beyond our own limits in the aquascaping world. With that being said, here are the top 3 aquascapes that ranked above the rest. Continue reading
Please note that this is a re-published article written last year (2009).
Road Trip to Maryland!
This October, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to attend the Aquafest 2009 event in Laurel, Maryland. A local plant friend of mine Joshua and I decided to take a road trip instead of flying. The drive went smooth and took us less than 11 hours (including stops) to arrive at the hotel where the event was being held. Upon our arrival, I went inside to check in, got our luggage, and then headed our way to the room to catch up on some rest. Continue reading