1:1:6 ratio?

[neonmadness]

I'm having some trouble finding the definition of the 1:1:6 ratio used by Takashi Amano so does the 1:1:6 aquascaping ratio mean that if i have a 60" tank, I would aquascape it so that the focal point is 7.5 inches from one side of the tank and 45 inches from the other, and the focal point is approximately 7.5 inches long?

 

[darth pike]

I think it might be 1:1.6 possibly? Known as the golden ratio, it is used in architecture by the everyone from the greeks to modern day as well as various other arts and home decore.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

 

[the_deeb]

Darth Pike is correct - a lot of aquascaping (including Amano's) uses the Golden Ratio which is 1: 1.6. This isn't unique to Amano or aquascaping but is an ancient principle of developing aesthetically pleasing compositions.

In your example of a 60" tank, the focal point would be 37.5" from one side and 22.5" from the other.

 

[neonmadness]

ohhhh ok i understand thanks a lot for the help guys

 

[deeda]

This site gives a good explanation and a lot of photos http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2006/11/golden-rule-of-aquascaping.html

I use the simple method by taking tank length divided by 2.618. For example, a 60" long tank / 2.618= 22.91. Your focal point will be located 22.91" from either the left or right side of the tank. The focal point can be anything, a rock, driftwood, plant, etc.

It really does work and I use it in all my tanks. It is very pleasing to the eye so you don't get that 'busy' or 'where do I look first' feeling when looking at your tank.

 

[neonmadness]

This site gives a good explanation and a lot of photos http://www.aquatic-eden.com/2006/11/golden-rule-of-aquascaping.html

I use the simple method by taking tank length divided by 2.618. For example, a 60" long tank / 2.618= 22.91. Your focal point will be located 22.91" from either the left or right side of the tank. The focal point can be anything, a rock, driftwood, plant, etc.

It really does work and I use it in all my tanks. It is very pleasing to the eye so you don't get that 'busy' or 'where do I look first' feeling when looking at your tank.

thanks for the link, really helpful info and beautiful tanks