Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2024 Honor Prize Rank 16 - Rise and Shine - Nguyen Minh Toan/Vietnam

I'm extremly happy to announce that my scape has been honored as SILVER PRIZE with the 4th RANK on IAPLC 2024 with 1129 points. This is my first time on Silver positions, so, it is my best result on IAPLC Contest!!!!  - Bernat Hosta Rovira / Andorra

It's time for the annual article on how to create works for the International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest . This year, I'm going to keep the articles, which tend to be long , a little shorter and summarize the main points so that everyone can enjoy them.

Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2024 Rank 188 - Masahiro Tayama / Japan

Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2024 Rank 50 - Rise - TienHoCao/VietNam

Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2024 Rank 94 - Silence - DuongChiBinh/VietNam

Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2024 Honor Prize Rank 26 - Magical - Tran Duc/Vietnam

Aquascaping steps IAPLC 2024 Rank 47 - Mystery - Trieu Le Hoang/Vietnam

Aquascaping steps KIAC 2024 RANK 15 Green Paradise - Duong Chi Binh / VietNam

Inspired by a rushing mountain stream flowing through the woods, this aquascape captures nature's raw beauty. Torrent waters shape the stones, creating a dynamic underwater landscape. Plants cling to the rocks, thriving despite the fast currents. This aquatic world reflects the resilience and harmony of nature. - Antonio Nikolic / bolbiaquarium

This is a touchy sensitive topic. In a way it is like drugs (performance enhancing substances) in sports, many drugs are banned but many athletes are taking them nonetheless. If we dont get caught it is all good, but it does not mean we are innocent. - Josh Sim / Malaysia

The best layout title depends on the context and purpose of the layout - Josh Sim / Malaysia

Contest season is upon us!!!!! I wish to share some experiences that hopefully some of you may find it helpful in preparation for the aquascaping competition of your choice. In Part I today, let's talk about Show Fish. - Josh Sim / Malaysia

Aquatic plants have the most important role in Aquascaping. They help sustain life in your planted tank as well as create a captivating display of lush greens, reds and violets. A basic understanding of the requirements of these plants and how to care for them is an essential thing to master if you want to get ahead in Aquascaping. In addition to following these steps and thoroughly researching the types of plants you choose, we also provide a tool as bellow to help you optimize your equipment before embarking on the process of creating a beautiful underwater garden in your aquarium!

New Year's greetings to all aquarists! In addition to sending each other the best wishes, today I invite you to join me in making an aquarium model using almost of the stem plants, meeting the criteria of being delicious, nutritious, and cheap but quite beautiful.