Nature Aquascape Start to Finish - IAPLC 2021 - Rank #59

My planted aquarium that I entered in the 2021 International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest (IAPLC).
I'm looking forward to participate again next year :)
Big thanks to
Chihiros Aquatic Studio
Specialised Aquatic Solutions
Townbright Aquatic Equipment
my friend @lovehey
Aqua Rev (ADA store I used to work at)
𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: / @ryowatanabee
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▶︎𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗘: / @ryowatanabee
▶︎𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠: ryowatanabe...
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀: [e-mail]
Equipment I use (all links affiliate):
𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲: amzn.to/39vFQZU
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿: amzn.to/3orPb97
𝗙𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: amzn.to/3tknhzx
𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: amzn.to/39E48Re
𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝘆𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: amzn.to/3jctV6w
𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲: amzn.to/3wljEe6
𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲: amzn.to/3peSwtv
𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: amzn.to/2LYydlD
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: amzn.to/3c7hoQc
𝗖𝗼𝟮 𝗕𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿: amzn.to/2XMgz8h
𝗖𝗼𝟮 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿: amzn.to/2XPI5li
𝗖𝗼𝟮 𝗜𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿/𝗔𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿: amzn.to/39TZHAQ
𝗖𝗼𝟮 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿: amzn.to/3c7ivzm
𝗙𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝘀: amzn.to/2Y6rmZX
𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺: amzn.to/39dn8G1
𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺: amzn.to/2LXrmsw
Items I use (all links affiliate):
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹: amzn.to/3iIYK2j
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: amzn.to/2Y9gGts
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘂𝗺 (𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱): amzn.to/2KI3LLU
𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 (𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱): amzn.to/39akRLV
My Camera Gear (all links affiliate):
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝟱𝟬: amzn.to/2RRsYnC
𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲: amzn.to/3pevXVO
𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼: amzn.to/2Vo9Srb
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[@RyoWatanabee]

Hope you enjoyed the little contest aquarium series!
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[@LeilaSoleil]

Wow...Holy Cow! That was an AMAZING video. Your editing, the music choice, YOUR FILMING! You have a real gift, Ryo. That was a four and a half minute journey, a story. Simply incredible. Please keep it up.

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you very much :) I’ll keep producing content and looking forward to next years scape

[@animeisthebest99]

If yours was 59th what the heck was #1?? Your tank is gorgeous.

[@einsGK]

beautiful aquascape nature style 🧐🐟🐟🐟

[@jwaquatics8871]

Still can’t believe you got #59 In IAPLC! I know this time is going as good if not better! 👍👍🔥🔥

[@darrenderousse4804]

Absolutely gorgeous growth of those stems! They transformed the whole scape once they grew in! Amazing getting 59! Can’t wait to see what you do next year! Congrats Ryo!

[@Casey_Ezaziel]

Well done Ryo San. It's not only a stunning tank but an exquisite piece of art this journey was a joy to watch

[@eim812]

What an amazing surprise, Ryo. I saw that video when you were talking about having algae problems with this tank and then in the end you ranked #59 at IAPLC. Well done! I look forward to your entry next year.

[@davidbaum7597]

FYI, you have found an additional calling!This is an AWESOME documentary video showing off your AWESOME tank! Congratulations on both!! Keep on keeping on!!

[@jc13781]

Huge congrats Ryo!!! 🍾🎉🎊 all of your hard work has paid off and your scape turned out amazing. I am quite a few years older than you but you have inspired me to buy my first tank in about ten years. Thank you 🙏

[@4catsarmy149]

Nice edits on the video, with the music, puts it all together. Said it before, will say it again, congrats on placing in top 60! The organizers really made us wait during the announcement with the long break to thank the participating merchants before they count down from #60 onwards.

[@Gynekologen85]

Congrats Ryo, well deserving ranking. Keep up the good work!

[@florantesongco1778]

Wow congratulations. Just watching this video and the whole series of you setting this up gave me goosebumps. Well deserved.

[@swimmye.8133]

Congratulations! What an accomplishment!

[@SteveHinrichs]

What an amazing journey you have shared. You should be very proud of this piece of underwater art.

[@debbievalioukevitch5798]

Beautiful! Congratulations!

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

Beautiful, thank your for taking us through the process.

[@TazawaTanks]

Such an amazing job. Congrats again on your placing!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you so much Zenzo :)

[@CorydorasEmpire]

Lookin forward for your 2022 entry!! :)

[@sp61087]

Excellent piece of Art.. Congratulations Ryo!!

[@williamwescott4213]

You have beautifully documented the creation of a beautiful aquascape. Thank you for sharing so much so often.

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you ☺️

[@rsaxtellartist]

I am encouraged and impressed with your success, and a wonderful aqua scape! Continued good luck this fall, and we all look forward to new projects and next years IAPLC Contest.

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you very much for your support :)

[@melvinrimorin7840]

Fantastic job! I love the cinematic approach to this step by step. 👌

[@lonnie-aka-loonietoonz]

Absolutely amazing Ryo! The hard work and intense care shows in this vid. The end result is worth it, such a lush and awe inspiring design! Keep up the great work, congrats on placing 59th. 🥳Onwards and upwards Ryo!💪👍🤘😁

[@dustycoward7615]

Awesome job! Congrats! Glad I found your channel

[@tt-of4xv]

I'm surprised and really glad you managed to get such a good place at iaplc with this tank. A few years ago it was rare to see tanks without a very strong hardscape get into top 100. It looks like it has changed. Congratz !

[@Thomas.Saunders]

Breathtaking aquarium.

[@sol-4427]

End product looks so amazing!!!
Congrats on your IAPLC Placement Ryo!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you ☺️

[@davidreinitzer6862]

Wow! 59!!! congrats! Now I want one. Love all your vids. Keep up the good work!

[@thomasbarnes8827]

Loved the editing of this video!

[@ilovetigerbarbs8655]

Beautiful Ryo! Keep up the good work. i love watching your channel!

[@TheNanoAquariumGuy]

Really enjoyed watching this series. Amazing work! Looking forward to see what you do next year.

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you! I’m excited for next year!

[@sansneurone]

Damn, I saw this tank ranked 59 on an instagram post some time ago and I did not realise it was yours until I start watching your build up videos, congratulations Ryo

[@fbasantajr]

Ryo, Top 100 outstanding!!!! Thank you from NYC

[@HoonAquatics]

Amazing! Love to see your process as well

[@johnmaude5065]

That tank is absolutely awesome 🤩 you have done a brilliant job 😍

[@estebanhernandez4394]

Amazing aquascape! I'm fairly new to the hobby and I've learned alot from this channel. Keep up the great content.

[@Edlim66]

Congrats to you. Amazing landscape.

[@aquariumplantman]

Nice vid of the development of this aquarium and scape. Good effort Ryo, it came up beautiful.🌿

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you so much Pete

[@gbeeshrimp]

Well done, looks amazing. I'd be happy with that ranking.

[@douglassanchez321]

Muchas felicidades Ryo. Excelente trabajo hiciste con ese acuario. Sigue adelante. Saludos desde Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@cybersheep9236]

Well done! Hope to see you go up in rank next year.

[@RyoWatanabee]

I’ll try hard 😅 all that matters is that I enjoy the process

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

Fabulous! ❤️

[@TheDevilcup]

Amazing! Congratulation!

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

wow amazing beautiful planted tank.

[@MJAquascaping]

Amazing work Ryo!

[@csharpe5787]

It looks amazing. Well done.

[@Dummythxc]

Wow congrats on the top 50 !!!!

[@jamesbartlett2799]

Absolutely breath-taking tank, well done ryo👏💯🔥

[@alexcrowl]

Great scape and great job letting it grow in Ryo. Well done

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you ☺️

[@JJJOOSSHHH]

Wow! You created a masterpiece!!!

[@sokliesyuhada3559]

So beautiful n so amazing this tank..😍😍😘😘

[@patrickdijkman8974]

Nice score for a first try Ryo Watanabe San. GrAtz!! Greetings from Amsterdam.

[@RAJEEVRNAIR-jz3fp]

Appreciated brother. Congratulations 🎉

[@rockysridhar1990]

Really awesome

[@orangejuice8341]

Stunning tank Ryo, well done 👍

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thanks!

[@bethfoort]

Beautiful!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you!

[@darranmarshall5524]

This brought me so much joy, tha k you 🙏

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you so much!

[@tropicalfishhub]

Stunning tank!! Congratulations!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you so much 😊 I hope to do an aquascape with angelfish for next year

[@mattbiru125]

Congratulations and really did an amazing job🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ReyO1986]

Awesome!

[@dostalgia]

Congratulations on ranking #59!

[@carlosborrero2101]

Awesome work, must be very proud of yourself, keep it up!

[@jdelaplaya9678]

Love it❤️❤️

[@punkitotolentine5977]

Hermoso trabajo el que has realizado! Muchas felicidades por tu logro y que sigan siendo muchos más!!! Saludos desde México.

[@algerdimaymay1967]

congratulations... i've been watching your videos since 2018.

[@bm3aquatic]

Incredible job, looks gorgeous!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you!

[@priyankardas2668]

This tank is phenomenal! I'm so glad that nature style tank is still making a mark in contest...

[@RyoWatanabee]

I want Nature Style to live on. Dioramas are nice but nature style is what started this all and I find it more beautiful

[@priyankardas2668]

@@RyoWatanabee I respect you because you are carrying on the legacy of nature style... I find nature style very attractive and gorgeous... surely it should be appreciated and loved even more 😊

[@wowagt4589]

The tank looks spectacular I spoilt myself before hand by seeing it on your Instagram 😂😂

[@dgrwd]

At first i thought that the hardscape layout was a bit too simple for a high rank but the plants really brought life to the scape. Turned out amazing, just a beautiful classic Japanese nature aquarium in it's purest form. Great maintenence work as well! Congratulations!

[@karkoor]

My thoughts are exactly like yours. He got exactly the right plants to make the scape pop

[@pjp9383]

I feel like a nature style aquarium is most successful when it looks like you could have just happened across that little 2 x 4 foot chunk of ground, wood and plants, while out for a stroll. That's how this tank feels to me. 😍

[@rothschildianum]

I had the same thought. His photography that really helped him! The submitted photo looks great!

[@olivetwist]

That's awesome

[@ferrumcampitor7555]

Beautiful aquarium. Thank you for showing the evolution. And HOWDY from Texas! :) (nice shirt at the end)

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you so much 😊 yeah, that’s a Texas shirt :)

[@majesticcichlids1630]

Amazing job, congratulations 👏

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you ☺️

[@greemcx]

Congratulations Ryoooo!

[@DaxtonProduction2017]

Wow mindblown...Good Job Ryo

[@dippelxperiment3676]

Really nice video!

[@marcus1970]

Simply Exceptional 👌🏻

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thanks 🙏

[@wandaoshiro2014]

🎉Omedeto, congratulations Ryo for ranking #59 🐠🌱👏

[@KamiInValhalla]

Congratulations 🎊🎊🎊

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you!

[@danielampunn]

Congrats

[@philcarlino6942]

Amazing!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thanks!

[@agbro9329]

Congratulations 💐

[@aquasha2799]

Well done, excellent 👏

[@aquascapes_or]

congrats!

[@khgn1234]

Congrats bro, great result

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you 😊

[@imintricate]

You planted that out awesome bro

[@chrislester9465]

Awesome tank!

[@amiransari9746]

Very Beautifull Aquascape 👌👌👌

[@a.m7059]

Congrats 👏

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thanks 🙏

[@turonturon8301]

Gz! Amazing.

[@fredk4136]

I can't believe this tank ranked #59
It deserve to be #1.
Congratulations you deserve it.

[@ameygokhale2303]

Great Great great !

[@rsaxtellartist]

I hope you can do videos again this coming year perhaps at the Sumida and Amano Aquariums, as your interests, focus on detail and the experience of those visits is always impressive!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you! I’ll definitely be trying to visit and tour more places very soon

[@sprkv]

Beatifull!!!

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thanks!

[@thenatureaquarist4650]

Congratulations😊👍🏻

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you ☺️

[@jerrygoh3475]

Great job

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you

[@richkelly2209]

Bravo magnificent 👍

[@paperdragon8696]

I just found your channel and I love Japan from apuasapeing to bonsai and anime and the respect thay have for Is nature keep up the great work

[@RyoWatanabee]

That is so nice to hear! Thank you so much ☺️

[@alexblanco3697]

I do wish we could have spent more time on the tank. But it is still a very beautiful tank, and good job!👍

[@Saneabhijit]

Congratulations

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you 🙏

[@anoobis_]

#59. Thats insane!

[@aquascapebomahdi3309]

Nice👍🏻😍

[@camryds]

Congratz on the world ranking -- big achievement to be within the top 100 let alone the top 60

[@RyoWatanabee]

Thank you, I’m really pleased and quite shocked with this result. Very grateful :)