#1083 The Geometry of Weightlessness
- Filter
- Aquael HYPERMAX LINK
- CO2 System
- 30mg/l
- Lighting
- 2x Chihiros WRGB II Pro
- Substrate
- Lava, Tropica Soil + Powder
- Hardscape Materials
- Driftwood, Sensei stone, cosmetic gravel, cosmetic sand
- Background
- Lightscreen
Species
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi, Caridina pareparensis parvidentata
Plant species
Eleocharis pusilla mini, Eleocharis acicularis, Micranthemum callitrichoides 'Cuba', Micranthemum Monte Carlo, Hydrocotyle verticillata, Helanthium tenellum "Red", Ranunculus inundatus, Microcarpaea minima, Glossostigma elatinoides, Hemianthus glomeratus, Bucephalandra sp., Cryptocoryne spiralis ‚Red‘, Lilaeopsis mauritiana, Cryptocoryne parva, Nymphaea Zenkeri, Vesicularia dubyana, Fissidens fontanus, Taxiphyllum sp. flame moss, Riccardia chamedryfolia, Hydrocotyle tripartita, Eleocharis montevidensis, Eleocharis montevidensis ADA, Eleocharis vivipara, Cyperus helferi, Potamogeton gayi, Myriophyllum mattogrossense, Vallisneria Nana, Vallisneria spiralis sp. 'Red Tiger'
Fertilization
Masterline 1 + 2, Carbo, dosing system, daily
Judges' Comments
A visually striking layout that makes the viewer wonder how part of the hardscape appears to be suspended. The direction of the fish is also excellent, adding a sense of movement that follows the overall flow of the composition. Truly excellent work!
— Gloria Ciriello
A Cool Stream A striking composition, with a clear and purposeful structure built around the vanishing point. I have encountered and judged several aquascapes using this kind of warp-field composition in the past. It has a distinctive appeal and an extraordinary sense of dynamism. What makes this particular work stand out is the almost lateral view it offers of the directional lines, which run predominantly towards the left side of the frame. The driftwood in the upper third follows a slightly different trajectory. I suspect this may be due less to a deliberate design decision than to the practical challenges involved in creating such a composition. From the very first glance, this layout makes a powerful impression. It is not a subtle piece; it is Beethoven rather than Bach. Its impact comes from boldness, movement, and an uncompromising sense of direction. The colour palette is exceptionally cool. The two or three lotus plants in the foreground do little to alter this impression and feel somewhat out of place. I also found the presence of South American fish slightly disconcerting, as the colours and overall atmosphere evoke landscapes much further north. Yet these reservations do not diminish my appreciation of the achievement. The underlying concept has been pursued with remarkable discipline, and the composition maintains its identity throughout. I was able to set aside my occasional misgivings and recognise this work for what it is: a distinctive, powerful, and exceptionally accomplished aquascape with a character all its own. It ended up in my personal top ten. Congratulations on this outstanding work!
— Frederic Fuß
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