AGAIAC 2026 / Wabi Kusa

#1295 Red love

Samurdha Manthila • Sri Lanka baththaramulla, western, Sri Lanka

About This Aquascape

8 hours of lighting.

Samurdha Manthila

baththaramulla, western, Sri Lanka

Quick Stats

Style: Wabi Kusa
Size: 20x20x5 cm
Volume: 2 L (0.5 gal.)
Plant Species: 9
Fish Species: 1

Judges' Comments

I love the richness of this stunning Wabi Kusa. The excellent blending of the contrasting colors and textures really make this Wabi Kusa stand out. The Lagenandra is very well incorporated into the design and is complimented by the Echinodorus that frames the ball. The flowing Ludwigia frames the Wabi Kusa and add color and contrast to the rest of the design. Excellent Wabi Kusa!

— Bailin Shaw

A strong sense of height and verticality gives this composition an excellent presence. The plant husbandry is particularly impressive, with a thoughtful selection of unique species that adds character and interest. The hardscape is used very effectively to support the composition without becoming distracting, allowing the plants to remain the clear focus. Tremendous work!

— Jack McCarley

Awesome arrangement, with very natural atmosphere, but maybe the blue bowl take too much attention. With no doubt one more organic or sober bowl could be more harmonious. But anyway, I want one of these im my desk. Congrats.

— Andre Longarco

This must be your second entry as I see the repeat use of the blue interior bowl. I still like the bowl and the pop of color just adds to the overall beauty. I prefer the mix of plants in this arrangement and the wood selection and asymmetry looks more natural. Another option to consider is slightly longer wood that extended just beyond the longest leaves - that may have made the arrangement bolder. Nice lagenandra!

— Jo Ann Fujii

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