#215 Uncontrollable Nature by Andrea Lauria, Italy

Aquascape Details
Dimensions: 30 cm x 18 cm x 8 cm
Title: Uncontrollable nature
Volume: 2,7 L
Lighting: 2 Chihiros A series
Filtration: no
Plants: Pilea ‘Silver Tree’, Gramineus, Lobelia cardinalis, Helosciadium nodiflorum, Mosses, Cyperus helferi, Hydrocotyle tripartita, Hydrocotyle verticillata, Anubias mini
Live stock: Planorbarius
Hardscape Materials: Horn wood, Vulcan stone
Background: no
Substrate: ADA aqua gravel, Aqpet wild sand rose velvet
Lots of healthy and dense growth both above and below the surface. The variety of plants in a small space can create confusion and a lack of integration at times. The untrimmed, long trailing elements boast healthy plants, but ultimately distract from what’s happening “inside” the frame.
Good assortment of textures and interest with some detail from mosses. Underwater section could be enhanced to complement the above water area.