2024 Riparium category

#215 Uncontrollable Nature by Andrea Lauria, Italy

AGAIAC Best of Show

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.
— Jack McCarley
Good assortment of textures and interest with some detail from mosses. Underwater section could be enhanced to complement the above water area.
— Jo Ann Fujii