Dutch Aquascapes

John N. · 04-08-2008, 09:51 PM

Dutch Styles

One of the oldest aquascaping styles and in my opinion one of the hardest aquascaping layouts to master. It is based on taking vibrant aquatic plants and planting them in tight uniform groups. The aquascaper achieves depth and height in the layout by following a the "Golden Rule" aka "The Rule of Thirds". In brief, this visual rule is based on dividing an aquascape or picture into thirds, and placing focal points in each section. Dutch layouts illustrate a mastery of trimming techniques, plant placement, and plant selections.

Here's a few example of Dutch inspired Aquascapes from the Netherland VVVivarium Aquascaping Competition.

Please discuss the techniques involved in creating a Dutch Aquascape, and feel free to share your own Dutch Style aquariums. (Click here to discover other aquascaping styles).

-John N.

Brian · 04-09-2008, 08:46 AM

This is one of the stiles that I like more than others stiles. The place, rules and healthy plants are the thing because I like this stile. It seems more easy to make than a Amano setup but who knows what is more difficult. I dont know what stile are my tank, natural or dutch.

dg2606 · 10-21-2008, 08:34 PM

I have a 29 tall and wanted to do this style. Can it be done with this tank or does dutch style need width.

04-08-2008, 09:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
John N. Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,242	Dutch Aquascapes Dutch Styles One of the oldest aquascaping styles and in my opinion one of the hardest aquascaping layouts to master. It is based on taking vibrant aquatic plants and planting them in tight uniform groups. The aquascaper achieves depth and height in the layout by following a the "Golden Rule" aka "The Rule of Thirds". In brief, this visual rule is based on dividing an aquascape or picture into thirds, and placing focal points in each section. Dutch layouts illustrate a mastery of trimming techniques, plant placement, and plant selections. Here's a few example of Dutch inspired Aquascapes from the Netherland VVVivarium Aquascaping Competition. Please discuss the techniques involved in creating a Dutch Aquascape, and feel free to share your own Dutch Style aquariums. (Click here to discover other aquascaping styles). -John N. __________________ Welcome to AquaScaping World!

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04-09-2008, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brian Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: comerio Posts: 203	This is one of the stiles that I like more than others stiles. The place, rules and healthy plants are the thing because I like this stile. It seems more easy to make than a Amano setup but who knows what is more difficult. I dont know what stile are my tank, natural or dutch.

10-21-2008, 08:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
dg2606 Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 42	I have a 29 tall and wanted to do this style. Can it be done with this tank or does dutch style need width.