#1016 Rebirth After the Earthquake
About This Aquascape
My initial inspiration came from the land where I live: Abruzzo, Italy. It is a region shaped by both powerful earthquakes and the beauty of its rich natural landscapes. Through this aquascape, I wanted to combine stone and wood to symbolize the resilience and constant rebirth of this land. The composition is my tribute to nature's ability to recover and thrive, even after the most challenging events.
- Filter
- Oase filtosmart 300
- CO2 System
- running h24
- Lighting
- Chihiros wrgb 2
- Substrate
- Ada aqua soil amazonia v2
- Hardscape Materials
- -Sensei stone -Hornwood
- Background
- White vinil film
Species
-Hyphessobrycon elachys -Hyphessobrycon amandae -Caridina Japonica multidentata -Otocinclus Affinis
Plant species
-eleocharis pusilla mini -marsilea hirsuta -micranthemum tweediei "monte carlo" -hemianthus callitrichoides "cuba" -rotala rotundifolia -helanthium tenellum "green" -cryptocoryne parva -hydrocotyle verticillata -anubias pangolino -anubias nana petite -bucephalandra sordidula blue -bucephalandra sp. red -bucephalandra super mini catrine -bucephalandra kedagang mini -riccardia chamedryfolia -bucephalandra wawy green -bolbitis difformis -eleocharis acicularis -vesicularia montagnei
Fertilization
green life by ocean life, manually dosed
Judges' Comments
A World of Contrasts This is a truly interesting interpretation of a specific concept. I assume the title is intended to suggest that the arching pieces of driftwood represent solidified lava. And indeed, with a little imagination, their jagged edges and undulating shapes can evoke the image of a formation frozen in time. The dramatic character of the scene is tempered by the vibrant planting and aquatic life, as though a barren wasteland, devastated by destruction, were gradually being brought back to life and repopulated by living organisms. I tend to be cautious when it comes to overly specific concepts, but here I find that the idea, its execution, and the final result come together beautifully. Thank you very much for this wonderful work. It earned my personal second place in this category. Congratulations!
— Frederic Fuß
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