This entry has been disqualified.

While this is a lovely entry, it does not qualify as a wabi kusa because there is no substrate ball used, as is required for this category.

#1320 Born When God Smiled

Hadhiyyah N. Cahyono • Indonesia Malang, East Java, Indonesia

About This Aquascape

It is very easy to care for; the key is maintaining a stable temperature and humidity above 70%

Hadhiyyah N. Cahyono

Malang, East Java, Indonesia

Quick Stats

Style: Wabi Kusa
Size: 25x25x4 cm
Volume: 2 L (0.5 gal.)
Plant Species: 5
Fish Species: 2

Judges' Comments

This is not a Wabi Kusa. There is no substrate ball and there appears to be use of a terrestrial fern in the layout. Please review the rules of the category.

— Bailin Shaw

DQ

— Jack McCarley

I appreciated the moss work because many creators don't take the time and effort to do moss, which can take a very long time to grow. Rock work is a nice touch too, and something you don't see that often. Only improvement is the plants cascading down the rockwork should be a smaller leaf size to keep it in perspective with the rest of the plants and the overall look.

— Jo Ann Fujii

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