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The Low-Tech Planted Aquarium Blueprint: Match Plant Growth to Livestock Before You Buy

The Low-Tech Planted Aquarium Blueprint: Match Plant Growth to Livestock Before You Buy

A planted aquarium without injected CO2 can look full, natural, and colorful, but it will not behave like a high-tech aquascape. Growth is usually slower, demanding carpet plants may stay sparse, and red foliage may be less intense. The most reliable...
Which Tank Mates Belong Together in a Planted Aquarium? A Peaceful Community Decision Guide

Which Tank Mates Belong Together in a Planted Aquarium? A Peaceful Community Decision Guide

A peaceful community aquarium is not created by choosing the smallest or most colorful fish available. Compatibility depends on adult size, swimming level, social needs, temperament, feeding behavior, water preferences, and whether shrimp or snails a...
The Aquarium Snail Reality Check: Match Cleanup Claims to the Job Your Planted Tank Needs

The Aquarium Snail Reality Check: Match Cleanup Claims to the Job Your Planted Tank Needs

Aquarium snails are often sold as a cleanup crew, but that label can create unrealistic expectations. They may graze algae, consume biofilm, find uneaten food, process decaying plant tissue, or move through the substrate. They do not replace water ch...
How to Feed Freshwater Shrimp Without Feeding the Algae Problem

How to Feed Freshwater Shrimp Without Feeding the Algae Problem

Freshwater shrimp are often added to planted aquariums with two goals: enjoy their color and reduce algae. The difficulty is that extra food can work against both goals. Shrimp graze biofilm, soft algae, plant debris, and missed fish food, but a tank...
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Spain at IAPLC 2026: Roberto Buenadicha’s Forest and the Space Between Trunks

Roberto Buenadicha’s aquarium is the only Spanish work in the published ranks 1–300. Its slender dar...

France at IAPLC 2026: A Close Reading of Jean Christophe Grosset’s Woodland

Only one French work appears in the published ranks 1–300. That gives this instalment a different ta...

Singapore at IAPLC 2026: Open Stone and an Enclosed Planted Passage

Two Singaporean works appear in the published ranks 1–300, and they offer an unusually clear contras...

Hong Kong at IAPLC 2026: Three Studies in Light, Layers and Visual Impact

A low timber ceiling, blue-toned terraces and converging planted diagonals create three visibly diff...

Italy at IAPLC 2026: Calm Routes and More Dramatic Planted Frames

A clear route through planted banks can feel quiet; a coloured ridge beneath a dark frame can feel t...

United States at IAPLC 2026: Four Distinct Readings of a Wooded Aquarium

The four American photographs selected here all contain important wood structures, yet they do not p...
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Fukada Takayuki. Waterscape director. Born in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. In 2008, as a member of the waterscape artist group "TAU", he started creative activities to express his world view. Individuals will also strive to popularize the aquatic plant layout through appearances in various media, exhibitions of works at aquarium fairs around the world, and workshops. Received the 2013 Pension Award and the 2014 Bronze Award at the World Congress on Aquatic Plant Layout (IAPLC). In 2015, he won the Grand Prix for the first time in 12 years as a Japanese, and in 2016, he won the first ever Grand Prix for the second consecutive year. Currently, besides producing his own work, he has been appointed as a judge for many contests held in various countries, mainly in Europe and Asia. Continue activities to convey its appeal to a wider range of regions and generations.

2021

  • APB CONTEST (Argentina) appointed as a judge
  • Underwater Pet Expo National Aquascaping qualifying (Australia) Jury Appointment
  • Concurso de Aquascaping CARAC 2021 (Mexico) Appointed as a judge

2020

  • Inaugurated as GEX Aquarista Ambassador
  • Korea Hardscape Contest Minor League (Korea) appointed as a judge
  • Korea Aquascsping Contest Minor League (Korea) appointed as a judge
  • European Aquascaping Championship (Europe) inaugurated as a judge
  • Desafio de Aquascaping Aquariofilia.net (Portugal) Appointed as a judge

2019 

  • Biotope Aquarium Design Contest (Russia) inaugurated as a judge

2018

  • Web Aquascaping Contest (Europe) inaugurated as a judge
  • Aquascaping Spain Contest (Spain) inaugurated as a judge
  • Korea Aquascaping Contest (Korea) appointed as a judge
  • LIFE AQUA (MaxLite Engineering, Hong Kong) Ambassador inaugurated

2017

  • Indoscapersrace (Indonesia) appointed as a judge
  • PRODIBIO (France) Ambassador inaugurated
  • Concurso Brasileiro de Aquapaisagismo (Brazil) appointed as a judge
  • CIPS International Aquascaping Contest (China) appointed as a judge
  • Arabs Aquascaping Talent (Arab countries) inaugurated as a judge
  • Concours Artistique de Paysages Aquatique (France) appointed as a judge

website: https://takayuki-fukada.com/

Best scapes by Takayuki Fukada
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Green Clouds

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2020
2

Tankei

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2019
3

Tree Spirit

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2018
1

Mighty Cave

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2016
1

Longing

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2015
5

Autumn

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2014
2

Pale Wind

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2013
32

Dragon Back

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2012
13

The Heart of Paradise

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2011
107

Tranquility

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2010
144

IAPLC 2009 Rank 144

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest - 2009