Introducing World Ranking #6 in International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2010.

Aquatic Plants: Riccardia chamedryfolia, Vesicularia sp., Taxiphyllum barbieri, Fissidens fontanus, Pellia endiviifolia, Micranthemum umbrosum, Echinodorus quadricostatus, Sagittaria subulata, Glossostigma elatinoides, Eleocharis vivipara, Eleocharis sp., Microsorum pteropus “Windelov,” Microsorum pteropus, Microsorium pteropus var., Anubias barteri var. “nana petite,” Anubias barteri var. “nana,” Bolbitis heudelotii,Vallisneria nana, Cryptocoryne beckettii, Cryptocoryne bullosa, Staurogyne sp. “Rio Cristalino,” Riccia fluitans

Fish & Invertebrates: Paracheirodon axelrodi, Carinotetraodon travancoricus, Crossocheilus reticulatus, Crossocheilus oblongus (siamensis), Ancistrus sp., Sturisoma panamense

Evaluation: Mr. Chen from Taiwan created a natural-looking layout by using both driftwood and stones. The arrangement of shade plants such as ferns and mosses also contributed to make a good ambience of jungle. However, the base composition is not so clear, especially the right side seems roughly arranged. The open space on the right end is a big disadvantage, as the joint part of the back corner appears clearly. The composition would have become clearer if this space was filled by layout materials or aquatic plants.

Original Author: Takashi Amano

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