IAPLC 2011 World Ranking 1 ' Delicate World'

World Ranking No.1
Aquascaper: Long Tran Hoang
Country: VIETNAM
Aquascape Title: Delicate World
Size: W150 x D81 x H48 (cm)

Evaluation:
This year very strong layout from Vietnam received the grand prize. The composition of rocks heaped up in a fine balance gives a strong impact, like a superb view found in the ocean floor. Not only its uniqueness in its layout style, Mr. Long Trang Hoang utilized the distinctive aquarium size ratio, and created short-distance and long-distance view skillfully for expressing perspective and power in the layout. Small ferns and mosses attached on the stones are all natural, and they also show up the unique stone layout. By arranging various plants around the stones, he succeeded to make a delicate world.

Contents:
Aquatic Plants
Glossostigma elatinoides
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides
Marsilea hirsuta
Marsilea quadrifolia
Bolbitis heudelotii
Sagittaria subulata sp.

Fish & Invertebrates
Hyphessobrycon amandae
Neocaridina heteropoda var.