So I'm thinking about trying out a very simple small iwagumi scape for a small tank (really a vase but it holds a lot of water for a vase). This will be my first real attempt at an iwagumi style setup though, and I'm not really sure where to go with it. I've read a bunch of tutorials, watched countless YouTube videos and done many image searches looking for inspiration. I still don't have my mind set on what I'd like it to look like though. I'm really looking for suggestions on two fronts; The first being what I should make the scale look like, and secondly what all would be possible for occupants of the tank? I'm fairly certain I'll end up going with some nicely colored shrimp for the bottom, but I'd also like something to swim around in the middle section of the aquarium. For information, it will be kept at room temp and will have natural reflected sunlight on a shelf in my room. About as low-tech as you can get. I've included a picture of the vase (with soda can for size reference). I'd appreciate if anyone could post pictures and/or make suggestions for how the scape should look, keeping in mind it's a round container and will be viewed from almost every angle - meaning there will be no "front" of the aquarium for a focal point.
Any and all help is much appreciated. Thank you!
Any and all help is much appreciated. Thank you!