Fountain of Life
About This Aquascape
The two pumps, hidden in the back of the hardscape, pump water to the top of the hardscape in the left and right corner. From there two little streams run down the hardscape and keep the surface constantly wet.
- Filter
- DIY HMF with two 300l/h pumps
- CO2 System
- None
- Lighting
- Skylight Hyperspot L
- Substrate
- Peat Dennerleplants Plant Soil Bright Sand
- Hardscape Materials
- Mangrove wood Grey stones
- Background
- Milkglas foil
Species
Neocaridina spec. "White pearl"
Plant species
Emerged: Leucobryum glaucum Vesicularia dubyana Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan" Bolbitis heteroclita difformis Bucephalandra lamandau mini Plagiomnium affine Azolla filiculoides Asparagus plumosus Hygrophila serpyllum Hydrocotyle verticillata Bacopa australis Nephrolepis exaltata „Vitale“ Chamaedorea elegans Selaginella uncinata Phyllanthus fluitans Cyperus helferi Submerged: Vesicularia dubyana Taxiphyllum alternans "Taiwan" Bucephalandra lamandau mini Bucephalandra kedagang
Fertilization
Aqua Rebell NPK Aqua Rebell GH Boost Aqua Rebell Basic Micro
Andreas Ruppert-Flerlage
Frechen, NRW, Germany
Quick Stats
- Style
- Paludarium
- Size
- 100x45x40 cm
- Volume
- 180 L (47.6 gal.)
- Plant Species
- 24
- Fish Species
- 1
Judges' Comments
This is a tremendous layout, making for a uniquely beautiful paludarium. This layout redefines expectations of what one should expect when seeking to create such a display. The hardscape is bold and easily understood through its gestural composition, leading the eye up to its vanishing point, as intended. Formulaic in this regard, the creator provides a unique planting plan that helps to further convey the layout. Planting is especially well-executed on the left and right corners, with beautiful attention to detail paid in the submerged front corner transitions, providing a seamless drift underwater. A minor tannin tint is welcomed, giving a richness to the well-manicured submerged portion and a further emphasis on the naturality of this layout.' Fantastic work - a joy to view!
— Jack McCarley
Such a fun Paludarium. The wood is so dramatic but is not dominating or overbearing at all, it just fits the space well and has great flow. Your planting is harmonious with the hardscape and the plants them selves look impeccably healthy. I commend you for fully utilizing the water section, which is often overlooked or under developed in these contests. You made the transition from aquatic to terrestrial plants look seamless. My only nit pic is, I wish I could see the shrimp in the tank. Great work.
— Nick Kinser
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