60-Day Aquascaping Challenge: Creating a Winning Tank for AGAS 2024 | 45x30x30cm Setup | 4K

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction & Preparation
00:27 - Day 1: Preparations, Hardscape Setup and Planting
07:10 - Day 12: Algae Bloom & The First Trimming
08:13 - Day 24: Changing Rocks
09:49 - Day 30: The 2nd Trimming
10:24 - Day 38: Shifting the Tank
10:45 - Day 40: Final Heavy Trimming Session
11:25 - Day 52: Algae Eater Crew
12:16 - Day 60: Finishing Touches
13:25 - D-DAY: AGAS 2024 Aquascaping Contest
14:45 - Bonus Footages (behind the scenes)
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Information about the scape:

[LAYOUT TITLE]
"Nature's Harmony"

I’ve always been inspired by the Nature Aquarium Style, and I continuously strive to create layouts that reflect this. The joy and happiness it brings me are indescribable. Witnessing aquatic plants thrive and display their beauty every day is truly a rewarding experience.

We had about two months to prepare the aquascape for the AGAS 2024 show. The timing was tight, as beautiful aquascapes take time to reach their prime and peak. We had to work on a daily basis to ensure everything went according to plan, or adjust the plan if needed. Throughout the 60 days of preparation, I found myself tweaking so many aspects—from changing the hardscape and rocks to selecting the right aquatic plants—to make sure everything fit the concept and was at its best.

It was an incredibly memorable journey! We, the contestants, truly enjoyed the show and the joy that aquascaping brings to all of us. I’d love to share my journey to the Gold Prize in this contest, and I hope it provides useful insights and inspiration for you.

Until next time, keep on scaping! :)


[AQUARIUM SIZE]
W: 45 x D: 30 x H: 30(cm)

[AQUATIC PLANTS]
Ammannia pedicellata 'Golden'
Anubias nana 'petite'
Bucephalandra 'ghost 2011'
Eleocharis acicularis 'Mini'
Ludwigia sp. 'super red'
Ludwigia arcuata
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
Rotala rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia 'orange juice'
Rotala rotundifolia 'Vietnam super red'
Taxiphyllum 'Taiwan moss'
Pogostemon erectus

[FISH]
Caridina multidentata
Crossocheilus langei
Physella acuta

[SUBSTRATE]
ADA Slow Released Fertilizer
Scapers Soil (AquaPlant Culture)

[FILTER]
Eheim Ecco Pro 300 x 1
Shiruba PF-360 (during the contest)

[LIGHT]
Initial period: Chihiros WRGB2 Mini, 6 hours / day
Later period: Chihiros RBG Vivid 2 Mini, 8 hours / day

[CO2]
CO2Art Solenoids Valve, 8 hours / day, 2bps

[CHILLER]
Teco TK-150 (Set at 26degC)

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