I liked 1st, 10 and the waterfall was well done for that theme.
I'm a bit torn with that type of method, a bit hokey, yet also well done.
10 had the best "new" theme with the rocks poking up and out.
11 has very good rock work.
Seems most of the tanks where well placed this year.
Take a look at tanks from the first ADA contest.
Now compare them to these.
Also, looking at the last 2-3 years, they have a very similar shape and sizing for the tanks for the winners.
Most are deeper style tanks or basic, most are larger sizes(70-200 gallon).
Something to ponder if you want to try and do this.
Also, look at plant choices used here.
Most are pretty easy to grow stems, Crypts and ferns etc.
No massive Tonia and Erio displays really.
What is being done is effective excellent hardscaping(both rocks and wood), excellent photography, heavy pruning and topping to get the nice rounded clumps of Pearl weed, Rotala green etc.
The plants used are not the eclectic, nor is the lighting that high.
Some thoughts to ponder when trying to achieve your own goals.
Good contest results this year.
Regards,
Tom Barr
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