4 Main Types Of Aquarium Aquascapes |
Posted: June 11, 2019 |
Aquascaping is an arrangement of plant and other types of a planted aquarium in a way that it has an appealing look. Planted aquarium aquascapes consist of different aquatic plant species and inhabitants that beautify it. There are different styles of aquascaping which can be used to create an impressive aquascape, so you can choose from any type of aquarium aquascapes that suit your individual tastes. Iwagumi Aquarium This type of aquarium is commonly used by aquascapers and Takashi Amano made it very popular by. Iwagumi is also called “rock formation” in Japanese, This name was given to this style because it requires plenty of rocks to ensure harmony to the aquascape. There are three main rocks which are Soeishi, Fukuishi, and Oyaishi which is the largest one. Arrangement of the rocks should follow the “golden triangle rule,” this help to partition the layout equally. In order for viewers to see the focal point, then arranging the rocks according to the “golden ratio” in these segments will help and also create a sense of simplicity, harmony, and continuity. Creating Iwagumi aquascape require at least seven rocks of different shapes, sizes, and texture, here are some common rocks used in this style of aquascaping: Shou, Seiryu-Seki or Maten. Aquarium mosses are usually not used in this aquascape style. Dutch Aquarium The Dutch aquarium comes from the popular custom in Holland to create plant and floral arrangements. The idea of this aquarium style is to allow you to arrange the plants in large beds, rows, and terraces in order to create a beautiful contrast of colors and shapes. The large aquarium gives enough space to introduce different species without the use of these elements such as stones or wood. This Dutch Aquarium has to be fully planted in order to have a carpet in the central area. In order to maintain a neat content, it should be trimmed regularly. Jungle Aquarium This is the only style of the aquarium that gives a great deal of freedom in term of aquascaping. Plants are allowed to grow until they reach the surface because of the flexibility of the style, without the intervention of man the final result looks like the unexplored tropical forest. Aquarium moss and carpet plants can also be used, it is aesthetically pleasing in most case if there are certain open areas. Saltwater Aquarium Rock arrangements are the center of this saltwater aquarium style along with coralline algae, corals, or marine invertebrates. This style can either be set up as fish and reef tank or a fish only, reef only, How often you maintain the tank depending on its size. The saltwater aquarium is the most expensive type of aquarium because it requires special species of fish and different type of maintenance techniques and equipment that support this aquarium. To create any type of aesthetically planted aquarium, you have to hire an experienced person that has the knowledge of the plant of your choice. Then after the aquarium style has been created, then it is time to create your dream aquarium.
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