====================   ADA Newsletter No.101 – 27 Jan. 12  =====================
By AQUA DESIGN AMANO CO., LTD.
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Dear Paul,

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[EVENT] Takashi Amano’s lecture in Germany on January 28, 2012!
[E-BOOK] Let’s read “Aqua Journal Digital Edition in English”!
[PRODUCT] Aqua Screen for the background of your aquascape!
[KNOW-HOW] Deficient and Excessive Nutrients

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[EVENT] Takashi Amano’s lecture in Germany on January 28, 2012!
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Tomorrow, January 28 2012, Takashi Amano, the master of the Nature Aquarium,
comes to the “The Art of the planted Aquarium”, which takes place an aquascape
competition and ceremony award to Hanover. Amano will set up a Nature Aquarium
right in front of you and make a presentation about his expeditions to the
remote outback and nature which is the source of his inspiration for layouts.
Also some events, such as layout competition and ceremony will take place in the
event. Would you be interested in coming to the event with your friends?

DATE: January 28, 2012
11:00 Mr. Amano Lecture Part I
16:00 Mr. Amano Lecture Part II (Live Workshop)

PLACE: Deutsche Messe Hannover
Messegelande
D-30521 Hannover Germany

For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.adana.co.jp/en/sc/news/detail/306

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[E-BOOK] Let’s read “Aqua Journal Digital Edition in English”!
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The Aqua Journal DIGITAL EDITION in ENGLISH is getting many readers in the
world, and it is becoming the most useful source of information to many
hobbyists. It contains latest Nature Aquarium know-how, aquascape galleries,
event information, event report, Takashi Amano’s interview, world report, Q&A,
and more. You can try back issues and the new issue will be released on next
week. Please visit below website and sign up today to become a part of Nature
Aquarium Hobbyists!

Language: English

See samples and more information here:
http://www.adana.co.jp/en/aj/

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[PRODUCT] Ryuoh stone; suitable forms for an iwagumi layout!
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Ryuoh stones have a variety of appearance due to the white line and wrinkles.
Their forms are suitable for an iwagumi layout which evokes a reef. For making
such layout, an important point is to pay attention to the ridge line and the
continuity of stones.

For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.adana.co.jp/en/products/material/index.php#p04

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[KNOW-HOW] Deficient and Excessive Nutrients
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Whether in nature or in the aquarium, aquatic plants grow through photosynthesis.
They absorb CO2 for this essential process but from the viewpoint of nutrients,
CO2 is merely a carbon source. Besides carbon, aquatic plants need nitrogen,
phosphorus, potassium as well as trace elements such as iron and manganese for
healthy growth. If these plants are given an opportunity for photosynthesis
only, they will grow big but may show some growth disorder including thin, poor
stems and leaves, yellowed leaves and bleached new buds. The cause of these
symptoms is lack of nutrients. Nutrients are the source of amino acid, nucleic
acid and chlorophyll, crucial to the healthy development of the stems and
leaves of aquatic plants.
In nature, these nutrients are supplied in the form of nutrient salts dissolved
in river water or circulating in lakes and ponds. In the aquarium tank,
however, a certain amount of minerals supplied through the change of tank water
but it is not sufficient in terms of both types and amount. Tap water contains
a relatively high level of calcium and magnesium but no iron and manganese in
most cases. Even if these elements are contained in tap water, hey are most
likely to be combined with other substances and become unusable to aquatic
plants. For nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium which are actively absorbed by
aquatic plants, it is difficult to supplement the required amounts to a Nature
Aquarium which has lush plants just by water change. In nature, a sufficient
amount of these nutrients is supplied by dissolution of organic matters such as
the feces of living organisms and decomposed plants, but they are usually
removed from tap water through the purification process. For Nature Aquarium,
Power Sand and Aqua Soil containing nutrients and organic matters are used for
the substrate for the purpose of nutrient supplementation to aquatic plants.
During the initial stage, mainly nitrogen and minerals are released into the
water from the substrate but the amount will be lower once the substrate is
covered with thriving aquatic plants. Another issue is insufficient supply of
phosphorus and potassium in contrast to sufficient, or at times excessive,
amounts of nitrogen in the water. Another source of nutrients in the aquarium
is fish feces and unconsumed fish foods. These are a source of nitrogen and
phosphorus but cannot be relied on as an effective source of potassium and
trace elements. As a result, Nature Aquarium in the initial stage is prone to
excessive nitrogen and phosphorus, on the one hand, and lack of potassium and
trace elements, on the other. Excessive nitrogen and phosphorus contribute to
the growth of algae, which affects the appearance of the layout and hinders the
healthy growth of aquatic plants.

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“ADA Newsletter No.101 – 27 Jan. 12″

2011年12月に制作されたW180cm×D120×H60の水景です。その制作行程の様子を後編として「植栽〜経時変化」までを配信いたします。
佗び草の可能性を大きく広げる、迫力の水景をご覧ください。

■今回使用した佗び草一覧
・佗び草 有茎草MIX
・佗び草 パールグラス
・佗び草 オーストラリアンヒドロコティレ
・佗び草 キューバ・パールグラス
・佗び草 ウォーターローン
・佗び草 ベトナムゴマノハグサ
・佗び草 ハイグロフィラ・ピンナティフィダ
・佗び草 ヘアーグラス

前編はコチラ→http://youtu.be/MJeIFIvvJ24

また、ADA view87からでも経時変化の様子がご覧いただけます。
→http://youtu.be/V9ww8-2DXUQ

この水景で使用されている素材グッズの詳しい情報はADAホームページまで
→ http://www.adana.co.jp/jp/products/

This is a layout of a W180xD120XH60cm tank made in Dec. 2011.
The video consists of 2 parts, and for the second part, from planting to the chronological change of the layout is introduced.
Please watch the impressive layout of Takashi Amano that expands the possibility of Wabi-kusa.

List of Wabi-kusa used in this layout:

Wabi-kusa Stem plant mix
Wabi-kusa Hemianthus calltrichoides
Wabi-kusa Hydrocotyle sp.
Wabi-kusa Utricularia heterosepala
Wabi-kusa Scrophulariaceae
Wabi-kusa Hygrophila pinnatifida
Wabi-kusa Eleochalis acicularis
Wabi-kusa Hemianthus micranthemoides

Here is the part1 → http://youtu.be/MJeIFIvvJ24

You can also watch the chronological change on ADA View vol.87
→http://youtu.be/V9ww8-2DXUQ

Please visit our website for the
equipments and layout materials used in this layout. →http://www.adana.co.jp/jp/products/

Bericht van: Aquablog.nl

“雲山石と佗び草のレイアウト 【後編】 An aquascape with Unzan stone and Wabi-kusa [Part 2]“

2011年12月に制作されたW180cm×D120×H60の水景です。その制作行程の様子を前編として「雲山石の配石〜底床のセット」までを配信いたします。この水槽­サイズは奥行きが広いため、より立体的に見えるレイアウトになっています。
後半の「植栽〜経時変化」の動画は来週配信予定！是非こちらもお見逃しなく！また、ADA view87でも経時変化の様子がご覧いただけます。
この水景で使用されている素材、グッズの詳しい情報はADAホームページまで→http://www.adana.co.jp/jp/products/

ADA view 87→http://youtu.be/V9ww8-2DXUQ

This is a layout of a W180xD120XH60cm tank made on Dec.2011.
The video consists of 2 parts, and from the arrangement of Unzan stone to setup of substrate system are introduced in the first part.
This size of tank has a large depth, so it gives a perspective in a layout. The second part of the video, from planting to chronological change
will be uploaded next week, so don’t miss it! Also, chronological change is shown in ADA View Vol.87. Please visit our website for the
equipments and layout materials used in this layout. →http://www.adana.co.jp/en/products/

ADA view 87→http://youtu.be/V9ww8-2DXUQ

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“雲山石と佗び草のレイアウト水槽 An aquascape with Unzan stone and Wabi-kusa”

• Cryptocoryne balansae
• Cryptocoryne walkeri
• Echinodorus vesuvius
• ludwigia sp cuba
• bacopa monnieri
• taxiphyllum sp
• Anubias nana
• Staurogyne sp.
• Rotala rotindifolia/ green

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Start nieuwe aquascape december 2011 (Deel 2)

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Start nieuwe aquascape december 2011

2011年12月に配布されたポスターやパンフレットに掲載されている、180cm水槽の制作過程と撮影されるまでの経時変化です。この水景は、同年9月に行われた海外セ­ミナーで制作され、凹凸が特徴的な溶岩石の「雲山石」と、メリット豊富な「佗び草」をメインに使ったもので、今までにないレイアウト表現と話題になりました。
ここで使われている水草や構成方法の詳細は、パンフレットでチェック！
配布先は、ADA販売特約店にて→ http://www.adana.co.jp/jp/shop/

This time, we introduce making layout and temporal change until it was shot of 180cm tank, which is appears on poster and leaflet distributing in Dec.2011. This layout was created during NA seminar in Sep. using Unzan stone, lava stone with characteristic asperity, and Wabi kusa, which has various advantages mainly. It becomes a big topic as innovate layout.

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“雲山石と佗び草の180cm水槽 (A 180cm aquarium tank with Unzan stone and Wabi-kusa)”

On January 28 2012, Takashi Amano, the master of the Nature Aquarium, comes to the International Aquascaping – Competition “The Art of the plan-Ted Aquarium” to Hanover. Amano will set up a Nature Aquarium right in front of you and make a presentation about his expeditions to the remote outback and nature which is the source of his inspiration for layouts. Also some events, such as layout competition and ceremony will take place in the event.

DATE: January 28, 2012
PLACE: Hannover, Germany

For more information, please visit: 
http://www.ada-germany.de/
http://www.planted-aquarium.de/index.php/home-planted.html

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“Takashi Amano’s lecture in Germany on January 28, 2012!”

====================   ADA Newsletter No.093 – 25 Nov. 11  =====================
By AQUA DESIGN AMANO CO., LTD.
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Dear Paul,

### TOPICS ###

[EVENT] Takashi Amano’s lecture in Germany on January 28, 2012!
[IAPLC] IAPLC 2012 Posters and Flyers have been released!
[PRODUCT] ADA’s original oil film remover, VUPPA-I
[KNOW-HOW] Here, we introduce tips and technical how-to about NA based on FAQs.

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[EVENT] Takashi Amano’s lecture in Germany on January 28, 2012!
——————————————————————————–

On January 28 2012, Takashi Amano, the master of the Nature Aquarium, comes to
the “The Art of the planted Aquarium”, which takes place an aquascape
competition and ceremony award to Hanover. Amano will set up a Nature Aquarium
right in front of you and make a presentation about his expeditions to the
remote outback and nature which is the source of his inspiration for layouts.
Also some events, such as layout competition and ceremony will take place in
the event. Would you be interested in coming to the event with your freinds?

DATE: January 28, 2012
11:00 Mr. Amano Lecture Part I
16:00 Mr. Amano Lecture Part II (Live Workshop)
PLACE: Hannover, Germany
RAMADA
Hotel Europa Hannover
BergstraBe 2 / Ecke Wulferoder StraBe
30539 Hannover

For more information, please visit our website:
http://www.adana.co.jp/en/sc/news/detail/306

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[IAPLC] IAPLC 2012 Posters and Flyers have been released!
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IAPLC 2012′s poster and flyers have been released and started to be distributed
at ADA retailers. It may take a while to be distributed around the world, but
it will soon arrive to your city. In 2012, the IAPLC introduce a new judging
system to reflect more views of contestants, and the final world ranking will be
decided by the sum of contest juries’ points and contestants/Nature Aquarium
Party participants. The details of the judging method will be introduced on the
IAPLC website which will be released soon. If you would like to take a part of
this exciting event, everything will start from your application to the contest!

IAPLC 2012 Link Banners for your blog and web site:
http://en.iaplc.com/banner/

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[PRODUCT] ADA’s original oil film remover, VUPPA-I
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Oil, organic matter, or dust sometimes forms a thin film on the surface of an
aquarium. Having such oil film on the water surface spoils the allurement of an
aquascape. VUPPA-I developed with ADA’s original structure eliminates such film
effectively. And all hand-crafted stainless body does not spoil the appearance
of the aquarium. It can be installed to the frame-less tanks with thickness
from 4~15mm, and it produces excellent oil-removing performance from small to
large tanks.

105-801  VUPPA-I
*It is designed based on the Japanese electrical standard with 100VAC input.

For more information, please visit our website:
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[KNOW-HOW] Here, we introduce tips and technical how-to about NA based on FAQs.
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Q) I’m using four NA Lamps for my 60cm aquarium. I sometimes see in shops that
one of the fluorescent lamps used for aquariums with aquatic plant layouts is a
red fluorescent lamp and it is situated at the front side of the aquarium. Will
this enhance the natural feel of the layout? Should I use a red fluorescent lamp?

A) You may feel that reddish aquatic plants look more attractive under a red
fluorescent lamp, but it is merely a color rendering effect produced by the
fluorescent lamp. When focusing on a natural feel, the healthy growth of aquatic
plants, regardless of species, is a matter of critical importance. To make the
red color of reddish aquatic plants appear more attractive, do not rely on the
color rendering effect of the fluorescent lamp but focus on enhancement of leaf
color by supplementing with iron using a nutrient such as ECA. The ultimate
natural look should be obtained by precisely reproducing the leaf color of
healthily grown plants and the fluorescent lamps used in aquatic plant layouts
are expected to bring this out. For this reason, there will be no problem if
only NA Lamps are used. Rather, this arrangement can make growing aquatic plants
look more natural than introducing a red fluorescent lamp among ordinary
fluorescent lamps. The NA Lamp is the first fluorescent lamp designed
exclusively for aquatic plant growth and has excellent plant growing as well as
color rendering effects.

_/_/_/ Editor’s note _/_/_/

Did you have the chance to watch Takashi Amano’s layout making on internet
broadcasting few weeks ago? ADA is now showing the technical know-how and
introducing our products on ADA View. New videos are released weekly and
we have live broadcast time to time. If you are interested, please subscribe
it on Youtube!
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“ADA Newsletter No.093 – 25 Nov. 11″

http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org

What a great year for the AGA International Aquascaping Contest! 2011 had a record number of entries, nearly doubling our previous best year. We had so many entries that we had to add extra categories, creating even more winners. As a bonus, the nano tanks got their own category this year which they surely deserve.

We also have a new award this year, the “Larry Lampert Most Innovative” award sponsored by Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc., to honor our recently departed friend and AGA President, Larry.

Lees meer op: http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2011/index.html

Bekijk alle inzendingen hier: http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2011/categories.html

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The 2011 Aquascaping Contest Results

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Please take the time to fill out the questionnaire below which will help us to bettter serve you.
After answering a simple questionnaire, you can download a trial issue of Aqua Journal Digital Edition.

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