IAPLC Bronze Prize Winner: “How I Made My Aquascape”

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'Origin. Dawn lights.' This is the name of the world's 7th best planted tank in 2021. It was made by Juan Puchades, who now gives out his secrets on how that stunning aquascape was executed. Be ready for some mind-blowing stuff!
CONTENTS
00:00 Intro
01:20 1. Inspiration
02:17 2. Planning
03:00 3. Hardscape
06:25 4. Planting
07:36 5. Contest Photo
08:45 6. Mistakes
11:35 Questions
17:01 Outro
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@RyoWatanabee 2 года назад

Seriously enjoyed this series! Thank you so much Juan and Green Aqua!!

@maniniscapes1936 2 года назад

Wow… intense behind the scenes secrets. Juan is a true hobbyist - sharing everything to push the art further… 👏👏👏

@marypaigeflynn4512 2 года назад

🤯❤️👍

@marypaigeflynn4512 2 года назад

I have so enjoyed getting to know Juan!! He is a joy and a pleasure to watch and learn from!! For someone like me to be able to see how this Aquascape was created was 🤯 mind blowing!! It really got me thinking about the different ways of making structures!! It was also so educational when he broke it down and told us his mistakes and what should have been different! It helps me have a different perspective and understand what I'm looking at, especially from a judge's perspective.! Because of course, I am blown away by the beauty and how this nature Scape was created!!! I really enjoyed the question and answer session as well!! Especially the first question about the mirrors!! I'm so honored as a viewer to have the opportunity and be able to attend this!! I hope to see Juan visit Green Aqua in future videos!! There was a great chemistry with all of you that kept me watching, smiling and wanting to see more!!! Thank you again Juan and Green Aqua for letting me be here!! Have a very blessed day everyone!!🙏🌿🐟🌿💚

@dr-k1667 2 года назад

The sense of artistry, dedication, passion and willingness to share what has been learned with others, cannot be beat. This is inspiring and humbling all at the same time. I hope Juan not only continues to push himself, I hope his trials inspire others to go further and to share their triumphs as well as their tribulations. Thank you for making this video and sharing your talent and the talents in this community with the wider world.

@norbertdobrotka9366 2 года назад

An absolute legend, I appreciate that he shared his work and creation in such detail to enable others to grow. One thing I would have loved to hear a word or two is how he managed to move the hardscape from the dojo to the actual tank. Thanks, Juan 🙏

@cyndifalk Год назад

How did I miss this video? This is one of my favorites - Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

@detlefh.7090 Год назад

Juans last words came deep down from the bottom of his heart. That was very intense indeed. Juan really enjoyed presenting his wonderful scape to the audience at Green Aqua and to the whole world. It was a pleasure for me to see him talk about his mistakes and also his successes while creating this awesome work of art. Muchas graçias, Juan for sharing and thank you to Green Aqua.

@danielepalma4656 2 года назад

wow, we need more of these type of videos ... great content, great personalities, great channel.. sooo much inspiration!! Big thank you to you !!

@PedroMoraisPedroMorais3322 2 года назад

It's an impressive layout indeed! I can only imagine all the time spent doing it 🙂

@HungNguyen-pj8jg 2 года назад

Not everyone would share their secrets like you are doing in this video. Thanks a lot for your dedication and works. Hope you all the best!!

@funniestmma 2 года назад

What a lesson! Thank you Juan and thank you Green Aqua for the quality content on the hobby.

@DeanR3 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing👏 amazing and great behind the scenes , great guy.

@fload46d 2 года назад

Again it must be said that this is high art. To create this fantastic world out of rock, wood, plants, and fish is genius. Just to know what the plants will do is astounding. And most interesting that he drew inspiration from gothic architecture and especially cathedrals. Thanks Balacs.

@alwalsted 2 года назад

I can tell by watching Juan's Masterclass series that he loves this hobby. He puts thought and care into each and every aspect of his aquascape. I have enjoyed aquariums for years, but am only just beginning my aquascaping adventure. Its so wonderful to have people like Juan who are willing to share their secrets and behind the scenes mistakes so that we can all learn. Thank you Juan! Thank you Green Aqua!

@MehHalfhearted 2 года назад

This was truly an awesome video. Really great insights from Juan, I really love his critical analysis of the mistakes he made cause I learn a lot from that sort of thing.

@Bambi.Shubhodip 2 года назад

Wow! Such a genuine person... Thanks to his masterclasses, we could be now much more bold with our hobby... Thank you Green Aqua for this series.... ❤️

@Habits1986 2 года назад

Did anyone notice mistakes in this scape before Juan started talking about it? Knowledge sharing is a matter of attitude to humanity. You do not learn that attitude, you either have it or you don't. Juan looks like a very special guy. I am glad that you , Greenaqua, presented his personality to all of us.

@SuperBriance 2 года назад

Excelente aquascape eres Juan puchades empujando cada día para ser mejor muchas gracias por las tres entregas simplemente son geniales éxitos en proyectos futuros.

@OSR_1 2 года назад

Fantastic - enjoyed every second of that video. Thanks

@rushigalande1 2 года назад

We are lucky to see this. Very humble guy with superb vision.

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Absolutely right. :)

@AquaTVChannel 2 года назад

With the color and heart image, I think it's the tank of love. I also felt this when I first watched the IAPLC awards ceremony :)) . I am impressed with this tank after only the first 2 positions.

@maryseloyer 2 года назад

Wahou. Magnifique. Serioustly waouh and big thanks😍😍😍😍

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Cheers!

@ayaquariums 2 года назад

Wow. Heart and passion full on. Love this video. And to share mistakes aswell, top man. I feel I need to tear down my tanks and start again with new energy. Thank you so much.

@0nly1wyll 2 года назад

Thank you Juan for sharing your techniques and the learnings from your Great Aquascape. Thank you Green Aqua for this Masterclass episode

@Vorgode 2 года назад

amazing dedication and passion!

@mytinyfishtank4696 2 года назад

woooow! I LOVE THIS SCAPE!! :D :D Thank you so much for sharing the video on how it was made and the reality behind it! Amazing!

@paulbarnes3687 2 года назад

What a lovely guy thanks for all your inspiration

@RAJEEVRNAIR-jz3fp 2 года назад

Thank you very much 🙏 for the inspirational videos. Thank you juan puchade and Green aqua team really appreciated you guys

@tigersunruss 2 года назад

Great video! Good insights.

@lochyoneil6064 2 года назад

While i've loved every guest you've ever had on, Juan is by far my favourite. The way he speaks about everything with such passion is beautiful. Would love to see more of him in the future.

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Will sure do! Juan is a great person, so looking forward to have him over again!

@kalyankumars5477 2 года назад

Super really amazing look like warriors home no words to Experiensed Thanks to balash to presenting this beautiful Aqueascaping..

@javier_lakondia 2 года назад

Gracias Maestro!!!!

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Thanks for the view and the comment Javier!

@Aquagold.goldysingh1313 2 года назад

full of inspiration and knowledge , great job green aqua team. you always brimg best things for us.. love to all green aqua team

@Necrosias 2 года назад

Great Insides!

@maryseloyer 2 года назад

Bravo, ton discours m'a touchée. Tu as tout dis , tu es trop beau merci et surtout ton bac.... merci beaucoup😘😍😍😍😍😍😍

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

You are welcome, thanks for watching and commenting.

@JuanSalazar-xk3lq 2 года назад

Nice, nice, y se oye tan bien en español: Bienvenido al maravilloso mundo del aquascaping!!!

@thenatureaquarist4650 2 года назад

Wow! What an amazing video. This will help a lot of people in creating their dream tank and maybe someday achieve good rankings in many aquascaping contests.😊👍🏻

@VictoriaLeeCreates 2 года назад

Absolutely genius with the mirror. I'll be borrowing that technique. I love the way you created this aquascape. 💛😎🤟

@xmanu100 2 месяца назад

as a creator we always see mistakes.. but the ones who see our creations they see nothing but wow and amazing.. ❤ we as creators are never 1000% satisfied with anything we do coz we are just arguing with our other half pointing out things that didnt work out or how you could have done better😊😂👌 but amazing and beautiful

@jackkoh66sg 2 года назад

Great scene Great scaper Great Green Aquar bring us the enjoyable video 🙏🏻

@davinfrigidere6707 2 года назад

Solid ganda! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@SteveScapesYT 2 года назад

Another great vid Juan. FYI like Juan I also love architecture because sometimes it is hard to come up with Novel Geometry. Human structures make more opportunity- and once you have an idea for novel geometry you can go back and look for parallels in the natural world to naturalize the theme.

@aleksandrskomarnickis1369 2 года назад

Big thank you Juan and Green aqua for opening another level of the aquascaping!

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Cheers Aleksandrs :)

@claudiosartor8418 2 года назад

Wonderful!!!

@ttw369369 2 года назад

Amazing aqua scaping journey 👍

@pedromartinezmejias2048 2 года назад

muchas felicidades Juan,estupendo trabajo

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind feedback Pedro!

@naturezaaquatica 2 года назад

I wish you success and happiness always Juan Puchades! You are very very talented and good person! The art that you did is amazing. Perhaps the heart shows up in the tank because of the true feelings and dedication you do. Thanks green aqua for sharing this video with us! 👏👏👏👏👏

@lynxskinkstudios 2 года назад

Thanks Juan for such a detailed and honest lecture.. you are a true master. Thanks a lot Green Aqua for the master class series.. lot to learn and enjoy for serious hobbyist 👍

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

You are welcome guys.

@Zeni169 10 месяцев назад

Green aqua... please keep these masterclass coming. learn so much! and even thou i'm frankly not in the hobby to compete I try to incorporate elements that give that wow factor...my tank is a focal point when peolpe come in to my home and have been a gahtering point when entertaining friends (when it's maintained).

@GreenAquaShop 9 месяцев назад

Gogogo! :) Will keep you posted with new episodes for sure in the future, stay tuned.

@user-ce2jm1hz4t 2 года назад

Грандиозно! Огромное спасибо!

@LukaszTiiger 2 года назад

Thank you! :)

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Thanks for the watching Lukasz. :)

@PachecoAquarismo 2 года назад

I feel proud to see this kind of video, great master of aquascaping sharing with us his experience. gratitude for the video and neus congratulations to the aquascaper for his sympathy, and applause to the green aqua team, total satisfaction gratitude 💚🇧🇷🌱. #aquascapes

@hirschtrinktwasser 2 года назад

Beautiful

@RWAquariumPages 2 года назад

Beautiful scape, it's very unique and I loved how he shared his technique

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Yep,it was a fantastic workshop. :)

@RWAquariumPages 2 года назад

@@GreenAquaShop wow you guys always reply! I love it I shocked. 20 years ago a bunch of local people went to the Amazon and hand scooped and picked some fish, that was my goal and dream, but wife says yeah not safe. My new life goal is to visit your country and your shop one day!!! See you soon!

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Looking fw to have you over!

@aguma2067 2 года назад

Fantástico vídeo👏👏👏

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Thanks. :)

@jzm329 2 года назад

It's like a painting of a magical stone forest

@masterpeace7343 2 года назад

I remember once, I asked to Steve aquascape how he attached his wood to the glass, he refused to answer. Thanks Juan to share mistakes and tips, that the real passion. SHARE. ❤️

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

I'm sure Steve would answer today! LOL. Thanks for the kind comment!

@MrVili83 2 года назад

Bonjour Juan et Green aqua, tout d'abord merci pour votre aide et vos vidéos et surtout la franchise de Juan car il donne avec passion sa passion de l'aquariophilie. Alors bravo à vous. Après j'ai une question: est-ce que vous laissez le polyhesterne sous le scape ou vous l'enlever ? Merci pour votre réponse et votre aide précieuse. Je suis très impatient de vos prochaine vidéos. Avec des grands aquascaers comme Juan qui me font rêver avec son expérience. Encore merci Juan et Green aqua.

@AQUAPLANET128 2 года назад

Wao. Awesome scape 😍

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Thanks for watching us. :)

@baba-nam-kevalam 8 месяцев назад

proud

@MrWes1910 2 года назад

Thank you so much Juan and Green Aqua...I have stared at this aquascape for sometime and can't help but wonder if the light tones were reversed; the foreground being brighter than the background making the vanishing point almost blurred and the fish coming out of the vanishing point perhaps it would speak greater to the title of the piece. just my thoughts, and I am in love the piece all the same...

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Inverting is always a good idea!

@migaquarium 2 года назад

I think you need to invite IAPLC 2021 1st winner. He is an exceptional guys from Indonesia. Maybe you will get different perspectives about making a layout

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Thanks for the vote! Noted! Cheers!

@cahillp3 2 года назад

Ah brilliant.

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Thanks. :)

2 года назад

Hey thanks a lot for sharing the technique! I'm wondering how safe Styrofoam is for the fishes and shrimps? We're there any surface treatment done on the Styrofoam or was is raw?

@ihsanah85 2 года назад

Thanks for Arabic translation 😊 God bless you 🙏 ❤

@davidhunternyc1 11 месяцев назад

"... and for our Grand Prize Winner 2023, World Ranking Number One! 'World Peace!' by Balazs, from Hungary! Total Score, Two Thousand Five Hundred and Fifteen. A new world record! This layout was selected as Best Aquarium by... EVERYONE! Congratulations to Mr. Balazs! You've won a medal, a trophy, and $1 million! Everyone, let's give applause to Mr. Balazs!"......the crowds roar!

@djdeguzman6193 2 года назад

Hi, just want to ask what kind of epoxy/glue did you use to stick the stones on the styro?

@uzawwinhtut6423 2 года назад

Thanks for Burmese subtitles

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

You are welcome! :)

@sajidettol9802 2 года назад

GOOD MAN

@thuanminh3531 2 года назад

thank you are love vn

@pawestrojny3816 2 года назад

Another great video, are you guys capable of doing something imperfect? I have one question inspired by Juan's comments in this video - he mentioned editing the photography several times. I'm new in the hobby but pretty sure that IAPLC discourages editing contest photos. Could you arrange some kind of tutorial on preparing photographs for contests? What I mean is something specific for aquatic contests - not technicalities which are plenty on the internet but information about things we could/should/can't do with our photographs before sending them.

@micahagresta 2 года назад

Hi I live in America and I want to use impa glue for my large dragon stone aquascape. What is a similar adhesive I can use that is available to me. The super glue I'm using isn't doing the trick. Is there like a construction adhesive that I can use that is aquarium safe?

@michafryga7847 2 года назад

How do you glue dragon stones to Styrofoam? Is this some Kind of glue or silicon?

@quintspeed8187 2 года назад

so what kinda foam did he use?

@maveric1200 2 года назад

👋👋👋maravilloso🇪🇸

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

Cheers!

@supernatureboy13 2 года назад

JP !

@Wupper_Ryder 2 года назад

👍

@abyankabir1910 2 года назад

Hey, I was just wondering what would be better for a Dutch Style Planted Tank; ADA Aqua Soil OR Amazonia Light? I already have Amazonia light in one of my tanks, so i will reuse that if you say that Amazonia Light will be better. Or else I will get ADA Aqua Soil. One thing that i can do is reuse the old aqua soil (like clean if and then bake it and when putting it in the tank, add additional fertilizer to compensate for the nutrients that i lost previously) by like using that as the base with root tabs becuase it is old and then I'll put the new soil in. But that might mix the soil which might be a problem. So if you say to go with ADA Aqua Soil then I'll just get more of it.

@puchadesjuan7725 2 года назад

In my opinion for stem plsnts is better to use the ADA amazonia soil. The light version will make your plants need very soon nutrients from fertilizers.

@abyankabir1910 2 года назад

@@puchadesjuan7725 I see Thanks!

@mohammedalbyati3119 2 года назад

👍🏻

@monaangela4667 2 года назад

👌👌👍🤗🙏

@suwonkgalery 2 года назад

Please invite herry rasio or yoyo prayogi in green aqua 🙏🤘🙏

@omzdubz 2 года назад

I wish he used blind cave tetras for this scape

@glouqoma 2 года назад

ทรงคุณค่ามาก

@heaven7360 2 года назад

why not just use photo shop...(just kidding). I think it's just interesting that the judges rely on photographs only. That's the only way they can conduct a contest like this of course. A lot of trust involved.

@Praj1991 Год назад

Juan i hope to get to read thihs msg...... u must make it a possibility to visit our Indian temples !

@francisalbert3405 2 года назад

Please green aqua envite Matthew manes of phillipines.... Give him a chance too... I love you green aqua

@mhyyyyyyy 2 года назад

Is the hardscape made of styrofoam?

@yawg333 11 месяцев назад

yes

@Shaden0040 2 года назад

"There are no mistakes, just happy little accidents." - Bob Ross

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

LOL, right.

@slinkyscapes8530 2 года назад

I’m a bit of a purist and up till now thought the scapes were 100% crafted rock…. Now I realise it’s small stones glued onto crafted polystyrene it’s kinda spoilt the magic. It’s like meeting the woman of your dreams who has huge boobs, only to find out their fake 🤣🤣.

@neilrobins3329 2 года назад

Still can enjoy the end result 😜😂

@slinkyscapes8530 2 года назад

@@neilrobins3329 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣shaaaaating 🤣🤣🤣

@xmanu100 2 месяца назад

heart shape thats super man symbol 😂😂

@juhn-welgula682 2 года назад

Can someone please help me😊 is ¼ inch thick glass is okay for 48" L × 16" H × 12" W Tank I'm really worried about my tank

@LichDT 2 года назад

Really dangerous, suggest 1/2 inch for safety

@stoneysscapes7544 2 года назад

Just turn it into a Paludarium , best of both worlds 💚💙

@juhn-welgula682 2 года назад

Thank you guys🙏🏼

@Mr3atm3 2 года назад

Styrofoam and tools used to carve it will now be sold in aquascape shops at bloated prices.

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

LOL, not at Green Aqua.

@Mr3atm3 2 года назад

Yeah right, just like CA glue also known as aquascaping glue. Who knows, someone might have already used 3d printing in creating an aquascape. Only time will tell what the future holds for this hobby.

@DrStro 2 года назад

Sorry for little off top, but I've posted my question somewhere else and it is still unanswered, I do not know how the posts on YT work. Could you educate us on useful photo editing techniques? And about boundaries of legality?

@James_NatureAquatics 2 года назад

Juan is a gifted scaper no doubt. However using foam as a form and just gluing rock to it seems like it takes away from what the hobby is. I just couldn’t bring myself to use foam as it is the actual scape here. It is possible to build amazing scapes similar without carving foam out. Balazs showed this in the red bonsai tree scape. Is this how everyone competing is doing their scapes now?

@puchadesjuan7725 2 года назад

Dear James thanks for your comment. Foam is a usual technique, yes... some people use it in some way. There are hubdreds of elements used to scaffolding structures that are not natural like bricks, pumice (completely handmodified) and many others. Please show me how can I build the space enough to place soil for stem plants in the top of a rock structure like this one. I used this scaffold to give a different planting than many other guys did before in the cave theme. Just different things... evolution is not a bad thing. If we talk about natural elements... 90% contest tanks top places used cianocrilate or silicon. So yes... almost all tanks have un natural elements in them. I completely agree with your opinion, but this is just exploring new ways. What you see in the tank is just natural elements supported by a blind scaffold. I promise you that all living elements in my tank were healthy. So for me, is totally valid. And as always... there is not 1 way, there are hundreds of them. Just enjoy the one you want to follow. And... next year ... I have not scaffold at all! But i have used cianocrilate ;)

@GreenAquaShop 2 года назад

BTW I used tons of glue in that scape you mentioned, LOL. B.

@James_NatureAquatics 2 года назад

@@GreenAquaShop oh yes absolutely sure! I use a lot in some. Im not knocking Juan by no means! I follow his work and he is truly inspiring. It just struck me weird I guess as I assumed this was built differently. It is a stunning scape no matter what and still not easy to do. I think I was brought in to the hobby with the ADA mentality if not using unnatural things…. But I know most are now as it helps push the envelope if what you can do with scapes. It has opened my eyes and know I should and can try other avenues now. As always you guys have opened my eyes to more to this hobby!

@James_NatureAquatics 2 года назад

@@puchadesjuan7725 yes you are correct! As I responded to Balazs I think it was more a reaction to not expecting this to be how it was built. I use glue as well in a lot of scapes. I meant no I’ll intent in my response. Just was totally unexpected! I greatly respect you as an Aquascaper and competitor. Your work is very inspiring to me and why I follow you so closely on social media. In today’s contests I can see why so many ways have to be developed to push the envelope. I appreciate your tank this year more than a lot as it was much more different than the, what seems to be standard diorama. I do apologize if my comment came off poorly or ill willed. Was not my intention. As I said it just struck me in a weird way, gave an emotionally field response as I had no idea that this was a way contest tanks are being built now. As I rack my brain each year how to build something even close without an scaffolding and still be able to hold soil back, build terraces, and so on. I know that there is nothing endangered in the set up, your plant health was astounding in this tank. It is something I feel I have severely over thought and not allowed myself to think outside the box on how to build tanks like this! Above all I appreciate your response, understanding, and explanation! One of many reasons you are one of the greats! Again I apologize if Tammy comment came off in a negative way! Good luck to you in 2022. This has opened my mind a lot in the contest realm!

@James_NatureAquatics 2 года назад

I have to add as always, thank you guys for actually responding. One thing that I absolutely love about all involved at Green Aqua! How connected you are with your audience. So many others I ask a simple question to in the past does not have time for answering them I guess. Not here m, always have interaction and one of the many things that has me watching and interacting week after week, year after year! 🙏🏼thank you!!!

@saltireaquatics9093 Год назад

Masks? Good learning tho cheers

@assaod 2 года назад

The final shot is amazing, for sure the plants are healthy, for sure Juan is an amazing aquascaper. But this is somehow disappointing... To me this goes against the "spirit" of Amano´s IAPLC idea. I doubt he would agree with a foam mockup hardscape... I think besides the results, IAPLC is also about honor Amano´s memory and legacy keeping the spirit of the contest as he made it, we could let the technology for the canisters, the lights, fertilizers, etc... Ok, everyone uses cyanoacrylate and its not natural, but a foam mockup is a bit too far, at least in my opinion. But its honorable his bravery to show his hardscape, if a lot of people is using this technic, he is the brave one to show it. Maybe it even brings a discussion to obligate the contestants to show the process, photos of hardscape, planting and final shot could become part of the subscription or in sometime IAPLC will become a 3d printers contest. Once again, the final shot is amazing, Juan is a trully legend, but the process should be discussed.

@DrStro 2 года назад

Yes, the second issue regards photo editing. Which edition techniques are legal?