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When is the next workshop about aquarium technology, pond care or terrarium lighting taking place near you? What are the current trends?

In the middle of the Massa Gorge, with a view of the Valais Alps, there is a river which leads through a marvellous landscape with steep slopes and trees. In summer there is a beautiful green area with a fabulous view.

Snails are welcome inhabitants in the aquarium and fulfil important tasks. However, there are also snail species that are hermaphroditic and seem to reproduce uncontrollably when a large food supply is present.

A deep gorge cuts through the middle of the tabletop mountains in Venezuela. The wind propels the rushing water and the fish play in the water currents flowing through the tiny crevices.

With this layout I wanted to display a Nature Style Aquarium featuring roots, which is both easy to implement and attractive.

When is the next workshop about aquarium technology, pond care or terrarium lighting taking place near you? What are the current trends?

The original idea behind my layout was a massive rock face, completely filled and raised from behind with soil substrate, so that it covers the background completely. You can use small plants and even ground-covers at the top and back of the layout.

The basic idea for this year's ADM was for the apprentices to try out the (currently very popular) technique of gluing wood and stones with superglue and cigarette filters.

With this aquarium I wanted to show that you are not limited in height and can work beyond the frame. "Lost forest" was the motto, because behind all the plants you can only guess what is happening.

Jeden Tag eine gute Tat – jeden Tag das Hobby etwas besser machen. Nach diesem Leitsatz arbeiten und handeln wir bei JBL. . Aus diesem Grund hat uns die Nachricht von Veronika Šamajová aus der Slowakei sehr bewegt.