Dream - IIAC 2019 #4 - Josh Sim / Malaysia

30 June 2024

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"Dream" represent a transformation in my aquascaping style over the last 12 years. I was making complicated forest layout for the major part of my aquascaping journey and sophisticated forest is also the style that brought me "fame".

Dream - IIAC 2019 #4 - Josh Sim / Malaysia

But I have shifted my aquascaping approach last year away from typical forest, using much simpler structure and creating higher impact in my work. This year, I tried to use my new approach and combine it with the forest style, "Dream" is the result of this combination - a forest layout with simple structure and high impact. I hope you like it.

IIAC 2019 World Ranking Announcement - World Ranking 0004 - Bronze Prize

Dream

Author: Josh Sim / Malaysia

W150 x D60 x H60 (cm)

Comments from Lin Ting Quan

The most outstanding work in this year's contest. Impressive hardscape and excellent maintenance with water plants combine with harmony. This tank has been taken with good care for a while, the overall layout is with multi-level on the structure and color tone. Micranthemum sp "Monte carlo" is an excellent choice, the final touch of this tank. The reflection on the right side leaves a blank space. does it have any special meaning or other reasons? An interesting decision. On the animal selection, perhaps try to use fishes with brighter color like Melanotaenia boesemani, maybe can make this work even better!

Comments from Byrne Miao

Beautiful tank with high completeness, selection and arrangement of plants are very nature, mature skills. The hardscape is also well-organized, and the layout is in nice balance.

Comments from Andy

Very nice layout, water plants are flourishing, but some branches are not in good condition, a little bit odd.

Comments from Gary Wu

A dynamic layout, feel like boxer throwing a punch. The little foggy on the middle far end enhance the depth of field. The shadow area on right hand side caused by the mirror reflection of the branch that

Comments from Chen You Lin

Bold arrangement on the driftwood, recreate the natural feeling. Woods and the white space at the background create contrast, brings out the visual effect of under-river. Using plants with different leaf shape is also very unique, pleasant arrangement. This work shows high level on hardscape structure and water plant selection. It's a masterpiece.

Comments from Diego Marinelli

Very impressive work. Great ability to make the right proportions using large materials. Perfect creation of harmony between plants and fish. A great example of Natura Aquarium.

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