Third Place - Where Spirits Sleep

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Image copyright © Rogozan Radu Florin

Artist: Rogozan Radu Florin
Location: Germany

Volume (liters) 200

Length x Width x Height (cm) 100x40x50

Plants Rotala indica
Macrandra mini type 4
Rotala mexicana goias
Rotala rotundifolia Singapore
Eriocaulon lineare
Eriocaulon Vietnam
Tonina fluviatilis
Ludwigia inclinata var. verticillata 'Pantanal'
Blyxa japonica
Eriocaulon setaceum
Hemianthus callitrichoides "Cuba"
Syngonanthus sp.Giant
Staurogyne repens

Fish Paracheirodon innesi

Additional info Fertilization: Masterline and Masterline Carbo
Light: Lumen Light 204w
Soil: Tropica soil
Co2 pressurized

 

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Judges Comments​

Gregg Zydeck

This tank has a lot going right, but the general shape of the scape is a bit too symetrical for me. Everything is on a similar arc across the tank, starting from the front center out. The background plants might benefit from some variation of height and a bit of separation between the groups. But still a really nice tank and well done. On a side note better color rendition of lighting might help with better separation of color.

Joe Harvey

This is a very beautiful aquarium. The plants all look happy and there is good contrast in textures and colors. It does lack a strong focal point however. The Rotala sg and E lineare are competing for it but neither one really pulls it off or is placed in the right position. Google 'rule of thirds' or 'golden ratio' to learn more about creating a good focal point. Also it is a little too symmetrical overall. The HC carpet makes a bold statement and would be better if it wasnt dead center.

Marian Sterian

The plants seem to thank you for taking good care of them.
However, i think that the layout would have looked better if you would have used taller plants in the middle especially in front of Eriocaulon lieare.

Dennis Wong

The overall arrangement is pleasing with a mix of interesting plant species, colors and textures. The tops of the bushes are a bit untidy and quite a few bushes are not in good form.

Vin Kutty

This is without a doubt the best use of Eriocaulon lineare that I have ever seen. It's an unusual species choice to use as a focal point plant, but it works so well. Mostly, I love this tank. Very few complaints - happier Ludwigia and Mex Goias...and slightly better trimming techniques would have put this at or near the top.
Suggestions: if a plant does not look its absolute best in your tank, remove it and use one that you can grow perfectly with ease. Rethink the light spectrum. Practice the art of trimming plants to have a smooth height gradient.