Reef meets planted tank...

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Went to the annual Aquatic Experience show in Chicago this weekend. It was my first time and it was amazing!!! I was really inspired by the aquascaping competition with all the planted tanks.

Anybody done a planted reef tank with macro algae and corals? Seems like we could elevate the art form to unknown heights.
 
The planted tanks were amazing! I would stare at them and they could take you to a different world. All were good in their own vision. I had a great time this year too. Even with the bum foot and pain.

I think people do the algae in the sump and refugium. I have seen some pretty cool ones from reefers. Just not at the level of hte freshies.
 
Planted tanks are amazing. I want to set one up really bad. "Brad's mangrove tank" is a pretty good example. Take a look at his thread.
 
Planted tanks are amazing. I want to set one up really bad. "Brad's mangrove tank" is a pretty good example. Take a look at his thread.

Brad's mangrove tank came to my mind too. His is probably as close of an example of a Wabi Kusa Marinescape (if that is such a thing). Definitely one of the most unique and cool tanks on Reef2Reef (in my opinion)
 
Got any pics from the show you can post?
 
Here are a few pics
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Booth 234 across from the touch pool. We were usually surrounded by kids. Cincinnati Area Reef Enthusiasts

The top pic one overall grand prize. It was cool. I liked the bonsai tree one a lot too. Not pictured above though. :)
 
Booth 234 across from the touch pool. We were usually surrounded by kids. Cincinnati Area Reef Enthusiasts

The top pic one overall grand prize. It was cool. I liked the bonsai tree one a lot too. Not pictured above though. :)

Next time I will stop by and say hello. That planted tank was amazing!!! Would be nice to recreate with live rock and macro algae
 

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