Jordan’s Arc

Featuring an arcing bridge concept, this is my most recent aquascape. While unique to me as I have never attempted to create such a layout, it also unique because I haven’t seen many aquascapes like it online.

The arc provides an area of negative space in the centre of the tank, while all the branches flow in one direction from the top left to the bottom right. A rib-like formation can been seen on the left side allowing for planting to be done in-between.

I would normally sketch out my concept idea before collecting materials or introducing hardscape into the tank. This time I just went with the flow and positioned the wood and rock in a way that made sense to me. As soon as I started, I was engrossed into the creative zone and by the end I had created something I probably wouldn’t have conceptualised.

This tank comprises of only epiphyte plants that attach to the hardscape. The plants have been used in the most natural way as no glue or thread was used. I feel that by placing the plants into the cracks and crevices in the hardscape, this establishes the most natural appearance.

When looking for inspiration in nature we may take a closer look at how plants and mosses propagate to let us get a better understanding of how they grow in nature. Mosses and plants tend to grow in-between tree roots and not on the exposed roots themselves due to the flow of water or the abrasive elements. I really wanted to showcase my understanding of that in this aquascape.