What types of aquascapes can be created in a Nature Aquarium to express nature?
Nature Aquarium started with an Iwagumi layout which used river stones to express an aquascape. After that, a rich variety of aqusacapes have been created using various types of stones and driftwood for layout materials and more species of aquatic plants. The recent global trend of cosmetic sand also originated from Nature Aquarium. Open aquariums, which expresses not only underwater aquascape but also waterfront landscape, has been established as one of the unique layout styles of Nature Aquarium.
Cosmetic sand
![ADA SWQ dekorativer Sandscape](https://www.aquasabi.de/vcdn/images/item/large/Dv8khz9FXC/ADA-SWQdekorativerSandscape.jpg)
Expresses the brightness using white cosmetic sand in the foreground.
W120×D45×H45cm)
Photographed in 1999
Iwagumi
![ADA Ryuoh Scape SWQ](https://www.aquasabi.de/vcdn/images/item/large/uHDGahSR7t/ADA-RyuohScapeSWQ.jpg)
A dynamic Iwagumi using Ryuoh Stones is enhanced by the arrangement of aquatic plants.
W90×D45×H60cm
Photographed in 2007
Iwagumi
![ADA Manten Scape SWQ](https://www.aquasabi.de/vcdn/images/item/large/gi5IUPSQ1s/ADA-MantenScapeSWQ.jpg)
This simple Iwagumi layout is using Manten stones
W90xD45xH45 (cm)
Photographed in 2003
Cosmetic sand
![SWQ dekorativer Sandscape 2](https://www.aquasabi.de/vcdn/images/item/large/welcNqLjTJ/SWQdekorativerSandscape2.jpg)
Cosmetic sand leading towards the center background adds depth to the layout.
W180xD60xH60 (cm)
Photographed in 2013
Driftwood
![SWQ dekorativer Sandscape 3](https://www.aquasabi.de/vcdn/images/item/large/z1ATOM4row/SWQdekorativerSandscape3.jpg)
Bright and colorful stem plants add a joyful touch to the layout.
W60xD30xH36 (cm)
Photographed in 2001
Driftwood
![SWQ Moosscape](https://www.aquasabi.de/vcdn/images/item/large/grCkgXDaS9/SWQMoosscape.jpg)
This powerful driftwood layout uses ferns and mosses to produce a natural feel.
W90xD45xH60 (cm)
Photographed in 2007
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