This tank is a refreshing change from the usual forest aquascapes seen in such competitions and demonstrates that using large sized hardscape well with great composition can make a large impact. This is almost a "wood iwagumi" where the main focus of the scape is the interplay between the few large wood pieces. Restricting the aquascape to a few well-balanced elements give it a clean presentation - which contrasts sharply to many overly cluttered aquascapes where contestants sacrifice composition in an attempt to try to squeeze in as many details as possible. This aquascape also demonstrates good techniques at managing side reflections to extend the illusion of open space. Despite its apparent technical simplicity, it is a work of great beauty.
— Dennis Wong
The lightness of this aquarium is impressive. You could spend hours enjoying these Trico Leeri. Few things I would change in this layout, but definitely the PYGOGETONS I would take away. Its thick sheets do away with the proportion and notion of layout perspective. The reflexes could also have been better worked on.The lightness of this aquarium is impressive. I could spend hours enjoying these Trico Leeri. Few things I would change in this layout, but definitely the Aponogetons I would take away. Its thick leaves aren't proportional and take away notion of layout perspective. The reflexes could also have been better worked on. But it's a great Nature style aquarium, congratulations!!!
— André Longarco
Such a bold layout. The different elements work to bring harmony throughout with a feeling of subtle force and flow through the wood elements. Fish selection was excellent.
— Jeff Miotke
