2024 Riparium category

#329 Corners of Life by William Fantini, Italy

AGAIAC Best of Show

Aquascape Details

Dimensions: 30 cm x 18 cm x 12 cm
Title: Corners of Life
Volume: 2 L
Lighting: ONF Plus Nano
Filtration: No
Plants: Rotala colorata, Hydrocotyle verticillata, Myriophyllum roraima, Utricularia graminifolia, Phyllantus fluitans, Tillandsia, Fittonia, Tradescantia Nanouk, Chamaerdorea elegans, Hydrocotyle tripartita, Hygrophila araguiaia, Anubias nana bonsai, Various Bucephalandra
Livestock:
Hardscape Materials: Strideways Geo Rocks, Aquaristica Beached Wood, ADA Aqua Gravel
Background:
Substrate: DOOA Jungle soil, ADA La Plata Sand
Without a true front shot of this display, it is difficult to fully appreciate its composition. The layout is saturated – both in plant density and color. Without overediting, this layout likely shows beautiful coloration from healthy plants. It’s also difficult to understand what’s happening below the surface. This is a beautiful display, I only wish I could have understood it further with more accurate documentation.
— Jack McCarley
Rotala stems emersed are stunning and make the display. Water area could have been enhanced however is subtle ways to make it more attractive.
— Jo Ann Fujii
Excellent use of different colors and textures with an emphasis on aquatic plants and good incorporation of hardscape to build this beautiful riparium
— Bailin Shaw