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Above is a video of Takashi and the ADA Museum ( Video Source).

You can see an example of these scapes at the ADA Museum in Japan. He was a pioneer in our history and brought the zen like nature to aquascapes that you see today. Takashi is legendary for popularizing the nature-style aquarium and making the hobby accessible with his books on aquascaping, and by displaying his tanks. For this, we have to pay tribute to the most important contributor to the hobby, Mr. No discussion on the topic of aquascaping would be complete without explaining how it all started. These are the reasons we aquascape! The History It helps you to destress and forget all about life’s challenges, providing real serenity and relaxation.Īmazingly, aquascaping also provides a connection with nature, even if your tank is in the living room of your apartment, high above the ground in a busy city. It calls for creativity and an artistic eye, as well as an understanding of biology.Īquascaping is a really absorbing hobby. Many people start fishkeeping and move on to aquascaping. There are no limits to how far you can go with this hobby. Why Start Aquascaping?Īquascaping is a challenging and rewarding activity that many of us find completely addictive. The hobby has come a long way, and innovative pioneers have constantly experimented and worked towards the goal of more beautiful and awe-inspiring planted aquariums. It involves designing beautiful and aesthetically pleasing environments that mimic natural landscapes. Essentially aquascaping is a form of gardening and fishkeeping, in 3 dimensions, all within the four walls of the aquarium! What Is An Aquascape Aquarium?Īquascaping is an art, a passion, and a science all rolled into one fascinating pastime. Let’s dive into the subject more with the first question. Aquascaping has the ability to be show stopping and creates a very special connection to nature. In the US, we focus so much on reefing as the pinnacle of the aquarium hobby.

This is one of my favorite subjects in the hobby, and frankly I feel it is an underrated technique in the aquarium hobby in the US. In this article, I’ll be introducing you to the world of aquascaping and teaching you all the key concepts you need to know to get started.