Ever wondered how a world-renowned aquascaper builds a nature aquarium from scratch?
In this video, we follow Takayuki Fukada as he creates a stunning 6ft nature-style aquascape using expert techniques, unconventional tools, and a layout process so precise it borders on supernatural.
From selecting the perfect piece of driftwood to planting with surgical focus, you’ll see the full process unfold — step by step. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn or a seasoned aquascaper chasing that next-level inspiration, this build will leave you thinking differently about rocks, wood, and moss.
📌 What you'll see: – Full 6ft aquascape build
– Fukada-san’s layout method & planting techniques
– Pro-level tips and tricks
– A few materials you won’t find in a typical aquascaping toolkit
MATERIALS
🧱 Hardscape Materials
• Nature Pets Driftwood – Private Collection
• WIO Darwin Black Lava Rock
• ADA La Plata Sand
• ADA Aqua Soil Amazonia Version 2
• ADA Power Sand Advance
• Aquascape Pond and Waterfall Foam Sealant
• Dalua Fresh – Instant Hold Aquascaping Glue
• Nature Pets Filter Sponge
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🌱 Plants Used
• Micranthemum umbrosum (Monte Carlo – Tissue Culture)
• Hairgrass
• Lilaeopsis
• Ambulia
• Pogostemon Stellata
• Java Fern Needle Leaf
• Micro Coral Moss
• Rotala colorata
• Rotala green
• Red Milfoil
• Ludwigia Natans
• Aponogeton Crispus (Red)
• Amazon Sword Vesuvius
• Small Amazon Sword
• XL Amazon Swords
• Thin Vallisneria
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💡 Equipment
• Cade River 1800 Black (6ft Aquarium)
• Illumagic X4 Aquascaper Lights (x4)
• Dalua Fresh – Straight Scissors
Huge thank you to Fukada-san for creating this display in-store — a true masterclass in nature aquascaping.
