SUIKEI WORDS Keyword 03 ‘Lending a depth to aquascapes’
To design beautiful aquascapes, there are basic points to bear in mind.
In this column, the Suikei creators will explain and illustrate each point as a keyword.
Let’s deepen our knowledge of aquascaping!
In this column, the Suikei creators will explain and illustrate each point as a keyword.
Let’s deepen our knowledge of aquascaping!
Expressing a sense of perspective is one of the key points to create a dynamic aquascape. Using appropriate visual effect techniques, you can create a three-dimensional space even in a conventional aquarium tank with not much depth to it. Take advantage of different techniques to produce an aquascape with both good sustainability and a sense of depth.
Depth created by contrast in size
Positioning based on the size
It is a simple method done by placing large pieces of driftwood or rock in the front and small pieces towards the back. I gave the front section a powerful impression by taking advantage of the texture of the layout material, and created a sense of depth by softening the impression in the back with a combination of willow moss and other aquatic plants.
It is a simple method done by placing large pieces of driftwood or rock in the front and small pieces towards the back. I gave the front section a powerful impression by taking advantage of the texture of the layout material, and created a sense of depth by softening the impression in the back with a combination of willow moss and other aquatic plants.
Depth created by cast shadows
The contrast of light and shadow
Perspective can be created with shadows of driftwood and plants. I arranged the front driftwood in such a way that the strong light clearly defined it, and placed the rear driftwood in the shade, where only its silhouette could be seen. Driftwood pieces with a lighter color should be located in the front.
Perspective can be created with shadows of driftwood and plants. I arranged the front driftwood in such a way that the strong light clearly defined it, and placed the rear driftwood in the shade, where only its silhouette could be seen. Driftwood pieces with a lighter color should be located in the front.
Depth created with cosmetic sand
Try a creative planting method
I spread the cosmetic sand widely towards the back in order to create a scene reminiscent of looking into a cluster of plants. The aquascape coveys a stronger sense of depth by placing a plant cluster in the foreground and making an opening in the center of the layout.
I spread the cosmetic sand widely towards the back in order to create a scene reminiscent of looking into a cluster of plants. The aquascape coveys a stronger sense of depth by placing a plant cluster in the foreground and making an opening in the center of the layout.
