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Aquascaping
From plant biology to water chemistry—everything you need to know to create and maintain a vibrant aquatic ecosystem.
What is aquascaping?
Aquascaping is the art of composing living aquatic landscapes in an aquarium. From its Japanese origins to the global movement it has become, here’s everything you need to know — in one comprehensi...
The 6 chapters
2 articles · Continuously updatedAquascaping Basics
History, major styles, essential equipment. Everything you need to understand and get started.
Aquatic plants
Foreground, background, mosses — everything about the plants that bring your jar to life.
Water and Chemistry
pH, KH, GH, nitrogen cycle – understanding the science that keeps your water crystal clear.
Aquatic wildlife
Shrimp, nano fish, snails — which animals to choose and how to care for them.
Set and composition
Rocks, wood, rule of thirds, focal point — the art of a visually perfect composition.
Maintenance and servicing
Schedules, size, cleaning, mistakes to avoid — everything you need to maintain a perfect ecosystem.
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🧱 Discover the collectionEssential glossary
10 defined termsThe art of designing an aquarium as a living landscape, drawing inspiration from nature.
GeneralProcess by which bacteria convert ammonia into nitrites and then into nitrates.
ChemistrySubstrate material — sand, gravel, nutrient-rich soil — supporting plants and bacteria.
EquipmentMinimalist Japanese style by Takashi Amano, based on rocks and mosses.
StyleHardy and colorful freshwater shrimp, ideal for beginners.
FaunaComposition principle dividing space into 9 parts — with the focal point at the intersections.
CompositionMeasurement of water acidity. Ideal for aquascaping: between 6.5 and 7.5.
ChemistryNon-living elements — rocks, driftwood, bricks, sand. The visual skeleton.
Decor3D miniature scene. AquaBrick makes them with water-compatible bricks.
AquaBrick3D miniature scene. AquaBrick makes them with water-compatible bricks.
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