AGA Dutch Results are in!

[GreggZ]

I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate my friend Joe Harvey on his second place finish in the AGA Dutch competition. Joe has consistently had his Dutch presentations ranked in one of the top spots for quite a few years now.

To do so takes more dedication and skill than most understand. You not only need how to grow plants to peak health, but must also present them in the Dutch style. And that doesn't even really begin to explain how difficult it is to make that all come together for that magic shot.

My hats off to you my friend!!

#636: 144L Dutch Aquascape “Sunset Dreamin'”

#636: 144L Dutch Aquascape “Sunset Dreamin'”, by Joe Harvey Athens, AL, United States, is an aquascape from AGA 2022 Aquascaping Contest.

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[Joel Armstrong]

I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate my friend Joe Harvey on his second place finish in the AGA Dutch competition. Joe has consistently had his Dutch presentations ranked in one of the top spots for quite a few years now.

To do so takes more dedication and skill than most understand. You not only need how to grow plants to peak health, but must also present them in the Dutch style. And that doesn't even really begin to explain how difficult it is to make that all come together for that magic shot.

My hats off to you my friend!!

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#636: 144L Dutch Aquascape “Sunset Dreamin'”

#636: 144L Dutch Aquascape “Sunset Dreamin'”, by Joe Harvey Athens, AL, United States, is an aquascape from AGA 2022 Aquascaping Contest.

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What an amazing looking planted tank. Truly a work of art. Just beautiful!

 

[RazzVegas]

Wow! Impressive! Congratz!

 

[JPog]

So that's a true Dutch. I'm so used to looking at @GreggZ tank Amazing job, Congrats!

 

[GreggZ]

So that's a true Dutch. I'm so used to looking at @GreggZ tank Amazing job, Congrats!

LOL yeah mine is pretty far from true Dutch right now. But with some tweaks I might be able to get there. I've been visualizing it in my mind but that's a long way from making it happen. Like I said in the OP, most don't realize how difficult it is to create a true Dutch.

 

[JPog]

LOL yeah mine is pretty far from true Dutch right now. But with some tweaks I might be able to get there. I've been visualizing it in my mind but that's a long way from making it happen. Like I said in the OP, most don't realize how difficult it is to create a true Dutch.

I mean of course your tank is gorgeous by anyone's standards, but when you have to follow certain rules and of course as you mentioned grow excellent plants, take great pics, etc, etc. it takes the expression crossing your t's and dotting your i's to a whole new level.

 

[ryancamaratta]

The man does not miss what a great tank. Favorite part of the judging there is Vin's disclaimer that he basically has to critique on a completely different level for it..that's a huge complement in itself really

 

[ayman.roshdy]

Very beautiful tank, well done

 

[Art]

Huge congrats, Joe! So well done.