SPEEDSCAPING DUEL - TAKAYUKI FUKADA VS. STEVEN CHONG

The clash of the Titans. A duel between two world-renowned aquascapers: the Master - Takayuki Fukada, and his apprentice at the Tokyo Aquascaping Union, Steven Chong. They both have exactly 1.5 hours to finish a 60p tank each - they say they do these speedscaping sessions often in Japan. The winner is decided by vote and his planted tank will be displayed at the Green Aqua Gallery. The looser's layout is auctioned on location. The only question is: who will win? The Sensei or the Padawan? Filipe Oliveira from Aquaflora joins us to help make a decision.

DUEL DATE: March 8, 2020

Takayuki Fukada's Instagram Page

Steven Chong's YouTube Channel

Steven Chong's Instagram

Tokyo Aquascaping Union

Filipe Oliveira's YouTube Channel

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AQUARIUM SPECS - FOR BOTH TANKS

AQUARIUM SIZE
60 x 30 x 36 cm (WDH) or 23.6 x 11.8 x 14.1 in (WDH), 60 liters (15.8 gallon) rimless Opti-White aquarium, 6mm glass thickness

AQUARIUM CABINET
Custom 60 x 30 x 70 cm (WDH) or 23.6 x 11.8 x 27.5 in (WDH) Green Aqua Premium Cabinet - Anthracite grey

AQUARIUM LIGHTING
ADA Aquasky RGB 60 - 60 cm LED light 40 W

SUBSTRATE

OTHER GEAR
Seachem Reef Glue - 20 g

AQUARIUM FISH
15x Dwarf Pencilfish (Nannostomus marginatus), Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata)

AQUARIUM DECORATION - TAKAYUKI FUKADA, TANK #2
3 kg Frodo Stone, 5 kg Red Moor Wood

AQUARIUM DECORATION - STEVEN CHONG, TANK #1
10 kg Frodo Stone, 3 kg Iron wood

AQUATIC PLANTS - TAKAYUKI FUKADA, TANK #2
4x Echinodorus tenellus, 7x Anubias barteri var. nana 'Pangolino', 2x Pogostemon erectus, 2x Limnophila sp. 'Vietnam', 4x Vesicularia ferriei 'Weeping' moss, 7x Eleocharis parvula mini

AQUATIC PLANTS - STEVEN CHONG, TANK #1
3x Vesicularia montagnei 'Christmas' moss, 5x Taxiphyllum barbieri moss, 3x Eleocharis vivipara, 7x Eleocharis parvula mini

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Camera Operators: Csaba Viczián, George Farkas, Viktor Szende, Sebastian Dudok
Post-Production by Sebastian Dudok, Péter Hajdu, Balazs Farkas
Social media: Viktor Lantos
Subtitles: Tamás Demeter
Graphics, editing and color grading made in DaVinci Resolve Studio 16

MUSIC: "Race to the Finish Line" - Experia, "Duel of Destiny" - Sight of Wonders, "Man on the Run" - Jon Sumner, "The Battle Of The Nile" - Grand Newman, "We Are The Warriors" - Bonnie Grace, "I Know a Way Through" - Philip Ayers

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#greenaqua #aquascaping #duel #fukada #stevescapes #aquaflora

[PastTheDirtRoad]

I think a scaping duel between Green Aqua staff members would be really fun to see also

[bobogliddabrun]

Fukada's tank is a classic however Steven's tank has an interesting abstract quality to it

[haakonchristensen]

Both are great but the young dude made a very radical tank. Beautiful... I would vote for him.

[SteveScapesYT]

A good vid for beginner's to learn the method-- how to train like a TAU member and sharpen your aquascaping skills. Much Aloha to the beautiful world of aquascaping! (Also I figured out why I keep accidentally saying "wonderful", it's because Josh did it too and it stuck in my head-- blame the master course and Balazs' sense of humor)

[JurijsJutjajevs]

Great video guys, really enjoyed watching it while having breakfast! Have a great day everyone and stay safe 👋

[PedroMoraisPedroMorais]

Both tanks look amazing! But I must say, Steve's tank really is something 👍! Different, and I love how the hardscape was used. Would be awesome if it was possible to see how it's looking by now.

[mikeinca]

Fantastic job all around! I have to say both tanks are amazing with each one having their own idea. If i had to select one it would be Steve cause I love the bold look of the aquascape. Having Filipe as the final judge, who could ask for anyone better than the master himself. The other thing to consider in this video is SPORTSMANSHIP, even though it was a competition, both men complimented each others work. With Takayuki Fukada as the master and Steven Chong as his apprentice, the relationship between each other and compassion of each other work really shows. THANK YOU Green Aqua for setting up this friendly competition!

[_scramrider]

Absolutely brilliant video. Loved this one. I would have voted for Steven too.

Thanks for the video.Fukada ‘s style classic & Steve simple both are masters

[ArcanineICU]

Fukada's was a familiar, tried and true tank, but Steven's was on another level in my opinion, well done!

[Aquagold.goldysingh]

So amazing work takauki and Steven both are awesome in this hobby...they are professional in this. One tank is full of plants and give more space for maintenance also... second tank is full of rocks and woods, steven use whole space of tank for make natural rock looks, it's imaging idea, he is my favorite also. Both tanks are full of inspiration for us....green aqua make my day with video...I m miss Balazs sir so much...Balazs sir make update video on your home planted tank.. thanks green aqua for boost this hobby..

[FAAOAquascaping]

Hi guys! Great way to start the day.
I don't regret on picking Fukada's work but I understand why Youtube picked Steven's work now. In picture looks bold, more impressive but live, Fukada's tank is more impressive, this why the audience there picked his tank too.
Some tanks look better in picture than live, but we need to take in consideration the time the tank will need to mature and Fukada's tank will look more impressive afterwards.
Take good care of yourself and stay safe.

[thecricketude]

What a Would love to see more videos on Amezing Work Cheers !!!

[toneybaloney]

Beautiful tanks! You guys at green aqua are the sole reason I got into aquascaping! Thanks for everything you do. I'm from nampa, ID in the U.S.

[GEORDIESCAPER]

As usual great video, thoroughly enjoyed. Both amazing scapers with amazing scapes, Fukada got my vote👍👍

[iamswathit]

Steve`s tank really amazing and unique compared to green aqua gallery. 👀

[ionutungureanu]

What a lucky buyer, he got that tank, done by a master for under 200 €. As always quality video and information.
Thank you Green Aqua team👍👏👍

[NikTischenko]

Great work! Such a speed - from empty tank to ready composition with 90 min. I've spent about a 6 hours for my latest 57l aquarium.
The work of Fukada san is more natural and relaxing, but Steven's tank is a drive, youth, rebel. Very fresh design. But painful maintenance, I suppose :)

[newmexicoaquatics]

Lovely scrapes! As always, thank you for sharing, - Little Bobby

[DTXGaming]

Wait: 213 EUR for that whole scaped tank?? Color me jealous...