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Oliver Knott's Dragon Hunter Scape Planted Aquarium


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Advanced aquarists usually aren't the biggest fans of artificial aquarium decorations, but I think most of us would make an exception for this ...

A year ago, professional German aquarium designer and consultant Oliver Knott entered this planted aquarium work of art into the aquscaping competition, The Art of the Planted Aquarium.  His unconventional design did not win that year, but the "Dragon Hunter Scape" aquarium has definitely made a lasting impression on anyone who has seen it.

The dragon was painstakingly sculpted by Giulio Golinelli (Italy) using polymer clays and acrylic paint over a metal substructure.  The intricate details on the dragon, including the above-water island on its back, are unspeakably beautiful.  Oliver Knott then surrounded the dragon with choice rock and aquatic plants to complete a fantasy aquascape unlike any other.

Here is a video of the making of Dragon Hunter Scape:

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Oh yeah, Oliver Knott also submitted this aquarium into the competition.  This man exudes creativity!

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Wonder anyOne going do a 1/3 front of sunken ship for reefing...

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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