The classic but timeless beauty of a Takashi Amano Nature Aquarium aquascape has been the inspiration for countless aquarists around the world. At first many hobbyists saw his creations as unattainable ideals, but because Mr. Amano graciously shares his expertise and artistic insights, today more and more aquatic gardeners are following his lead and producing enviable works of art. We at TFH are proud of the role we have played, and continue to play, in furthering the planted tank hobby, an effort highlighted by Mr. Amano’s exclusive monthly article series, focusing this month on techniques for creating stunning driftwood-based planted aquascapes (p. 56).

Feature Articles

8 Fun Gobies for Aquariums of All Sizes

Author: Neale Monks

Join the goby craze! An international aquarium aficionado reports on eight great old and new favorite gobies that make small, colorful, and interesting additions to aquariums of all types.

Aquatic Gardening Nano Style

Author: Karen Randall

Tiny aquatic gardens are all the rage—perfect for the aquarist with limited space, or for those who simply enjoy the aesthetic of a “scale-model” planted layout, with all the benefits and challenges that come with it.

Beneath the Waves of the Gulf of Mexico

Author: Shari Horowitz

A variety of popular aquarium specimens inhabit the Gulf Coast of the United States, a region that has faced serious threats from both natural and man-made environmental disasters in recent years.

Driftwood Layout Techniques for the Nature Aquarium

Author: Takashi Amano

This month the maestro of aquarium plants discusses the creative use of driftwood to strengthen visual impact and evoke a natural feel in the artfully planted aquascape.

Going for the Gold(fish)

Author: Maddy Hargrove

Despite their reputation as plain-looking “bowl fish,” goldfish are not small, short-lived fish when cared for correctly, and their wide array of shapes and colors provides a choice for just about any taste.

Journey to the Land of the Clown Loach

Author: Karel Zahrádka

An international explorer travels to Indonesia to seek out the native waters of the beautiful clown loach, visiting collectors along the river where the majestic Chromobotia macracanthus makes its home.

The 2010 Mediterranea Discus Contest

Author: Francesco Denitto, PhD

An impressive lineup of discus was on display, each vying to be chosen as the best in their respective classes, at this popular aquarium show in beautiful and historic Lecce, Italy.

The TFH Breeder’s Challenge Part 11

Author: Ted Judy and Mike Hellweg

The hard-fought breeding contest may be nearing its end, but the action is as intense as ever—find out who’s in the lead now as the contestants approach the final leg of the race.

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