The title itself, "RED FILTER," is not just a name but the layout's defining thesis. The viewer's eye is immediately drawn to the vibrant canopy of red surface plants, most likely a species of Nymphaea (water lily). This audacious choice creates a "filter" of color that floats above the entire aquascape, casting a unique, warm glow and providing a stunning contrast to the deep greens and browns of the world below.
Beneath this crimson ceiling lies a masterfully constructed, wild-style composition. Yimyou has assembled an intricate and dense network of driftwood, creating a powerful sense of a submerged forest or a primal mangrove swamp. The hardscape is complex but not chaotic; it is deliberately arranged to create incredible depth and a sense of aged-in naturalism. The gnarled roots and branches seem to grow from the very back of the tank to the front, inviting the viewer into their shaded depths.
The planting is executed with equal skill. The wood is not bare but is softened and aged with a rich carpet of mosses, Bucephalandra, and other small-leafed epiphytes. This meticulous detail gives the layout a mature, lived-in feel, as if this underwater jungle has been growing untouched for years.
What makes "RED FILTER" so successful is its balance. The density of the hardscape and the boldness of the red canopy are perfectly offset by the bright, clean sand in the foreground. This open space provides a crucial visual resting point, or "negative space," that prevents the layout from feeling overcrowded and dramatically enhances its sense of depth.
The result is an aquascape that feels both dynamic and serene. The school of fish adds a senseof life and scale, swimming through a world that is at once complex, wild, and artistically coherent. "RED FILTER" is a well-deserving high-ranking entry, a testament to Yimyou's strong artistic vision and technical prowess.
[AQUARIUM SIZE]
W120xD60xH50 (cm)
[AQUATIC PLANTS]
Nymphaea Rubra
Nymphaea oxypetala
Nymphoides hydrophylla "Taiwan"
Nymphaea Zenkeri
Microsorum pteropus 'Trident'
Bolbitis heudelotii
Vesicularia sp.
Microsorum pteropus "narrow"
Bolbitis heudelotii sp.
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite'
Bucephalandra sp.
Fissidens fontanus sp.
Taxiphyllum sp. (mini pearl moss)
Marsilea hirsuta
Marsilea sp.
Eleocharis montevidensis
Eleocharis acicularis (Mini )
Hydrocotyle verticillata
Vallisneria spiralis
Vallisneria narrow
Echinodorus sp.
Cryptocoryne x willisii lucens
Cryptocoryne petchii
Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green'
Juncus repens
Staurogyne sp. repens
[FISH / INRERTEBRATES]
Updating
[LIGHTING]
LIFE AQUA Prime Pro EX1200 / LIFE AQUA Max Lite Master Pro x2 / Zetlight ZP2500H x 2
[Filtration]
Eheim 2217 x 2 - Eheim 2076 + Power house media
[Substrate]
ADA Amazonia2+ADA Powersand Advance M
[Fertilization]
ADA Green brighty / ADA neutral k / ADA Green brighty mineral / ADA Green brighty iron / ADA Green gain plus / -ADA Green bacter plus / ADA Eca . - Seachem flourish advance
[Hardscape Materials]
Thailand wood and rock
[Background]
LED Lightscreen blue & white
Step 1: Ideas
Step 2: Materials
Step 3: Hardscape
Step 4: Planting
Step 5: Final
Author Nobphacha Yimyou / Thailand
Facebook: Nobphacha Yimyou
Fanpage: MR.MAI.Aquaplant.Layout
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