Aquascaping Ideas & Planted Tank Layouts

Aquascaping ideas and planted tank layouts - nature style, dioramas, nano scapes - with the hardscape and planting behind each. See how they're built.

Paul Vitor Pacheco 1 | Diorama

Paul Vitor Pacheco 1 | Diorama

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...

Read moreabout Paul Vitor Pacheco 1 | Diorama

Takayuki Fukada 1 | Iwagumi

Takayuki Fukada 1 | Iwagumi

This live setup by Takayuki fukada makes a strong impression by using large sized rocks with impactful textures. The rocks are specially slanted slightly...

Read moreabout Takayuki Fukada 1 | Iwagumi

Cory Hopkins | Nature Style

Cory Hopkins | Nature Style

In this aquascape we get a sense of entering a mysterious forest. The dark background...

Read moreabout Cory Hopkins | Nature Style

Dou Mok | Nature Style

Dou Mok | Nature Style

This beautiful aquascape recreates an underwater view of a rocky stream. The scene is flanked by a forest...

Read moreabout Dou Mok | Nature Style

Jeff Miotke | Iwagumi

Jeff Miotke | Iwagumi

Jagged cliffs and dramatic peaks dominate this captivating scene....

Read moreabout Jeff Miotke | Iwagumi

Dou Mok | Nature Style

Dou Mok | Nature Style

This lush aquascape uses a selection of slower-growing (and therefore easier to maintain) plants...

Read moreabout Dou Mok | Nature Style

Fernando Ferreira 4 | Diorama

Fernando Ferreira 4 | Diorama

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

Read moreabout Fernando Ferreira 4 | Diorama

Josh Sim | Nature Style

Josh Sim | Nature Style

This diorama achieves a great sense of depth and perspective through several techniques...

Read moreabout Josh Sim | Nature Style

Dennis Wong | Diorama

Dennis Wong | Diorama

This is a small scale diorama making use a dramatic wood arc with supporting Seiryu rock in a 45x26x30cm tank...

Read moreabout Dennis Wong | Diorama