Brazil

'Sunrise in the Valley by Marcelo Tonon Chiovatto took one of the top spots in the 2013 IAPLC and showcases a dramatic lighting craftwork...

Brazilian style aquascapes often make sure of dense stem plants to add a touch of color to the aquascape...

This aquascape makes use of unusual rock textures. These textures only work if tank upkeep is good and that they are not covered with dust algae...

This impressive diorama by Paul Vitor Pacheco is done in a 120x45x45 cm tank. The extreme perspective is gained by building an extremely steep slope...

Rock ridges align with the rows of stem plants to evoke a strong sense of flow...

"Live setup" by Fernando Ferreira for the CIPs 2017 event.

This aquascape is done distinctively in the Brazilian style with a mix of colored stem plants ridges over interlacing hardscape....

This aquascape features vibrant stem plants over rocky cliff. When using rocks, it is important toe blend the transition from larger rocks to substrate layer; here many of the rocks are partially buried to give that effect.