THE TIRTOWATI
About This Aquascape
I created this paludarium while I was hunting for moss in my village. The forest is misty and full of beautiful plants, so I added quite a bit of moss to create a cool atmosphere. I really like the oxalis cornicullata plant, especially when it's in bloom. I added small fish to complement it. I hope the whole world can enjoy my simple creation.
- Filter
- -
- CO2 System
- -
- Lighting
- DIY
- Substrate
- via sand,cocopite,soil
- Hardscape Materials
- lavarook stone,turlystone rentex wood,suren wood
- Background
- white board
Species
guppy golden,guppy afr
Plant species
hydrocotile verticalita,pyrrosia piloselloides,anubias dwarf nana,bucepalandra,cripto miniparva,pilea microphylla,oxalis corniculata,pakis jawa,pistia sratiotes,java vern
Fertilization
water changes once a week,draining 20% of the water. add a litle liquid feltilizer and spray fertilizer every two weeks
arih setyo nugroho
Ungaran, jawatengah, Indonesia
Quick Stats
- Style
- Paludarium
- Size
- 30x25x40 cm
- Volume
- 30 L (7.9 gal.)
- Plant Species
- 10
- Fish Species
- 2
Judges' Comments
This is a well-executed layout. The plants grow in good health, with dense moss giving an impression of good husbandry and lushness. A harsh shadow from the overhanging hardscape produces a stark contrast from life above to life below the surface. Whilst not negative, it does suddenly stop the eye from traveling up and down this highly vertical composition with ease. Overall, a pleasant and quality layout.
— Jack McCarley
it's an interesting composition but it looks a little too uniform. Next time try adding some small twigs to brake it up and add interest. Your water section is under developed which reduced your score as well.
— Nick Kinser
Premier Sponsors
Associate Sponsors
Club Sponsors
Come Grow with The Aquatic Gardeners Association.
Since 1985 the Aquatic Gardeners Association has been the standalone organization focused on promoting aquatic plants, education, aquascaping, and fostering the community of planted aquarium enthusiasts.
The Aquatic Gardener Magazine
Membership has its privileges—such as a subscription to the award-winning quarterly journal The Aquatic Gardener, available in both print and digital formats, access to the digital archive of all published issues as well as video from our convention speakers dating back 25 years. With more exciting projects on the horizon you’ll be part of a unique community of aquatic plant and aquascaping fans eager to expand our side of the aquarium hobby.
Join us for the only aquatic plant & aquascaping focused convention in North America!
Guided Aquascaping & Wabi Kusa Workshops • Aquascaping Demo • Vernal Pool Field Trip • World-Class Speakers • Giant Vendor Room • Charity & All-Day Auctions
Visit our website to register and watch social media for updates! AGA2026.ORG.