Now I remember as a young man have the occasional aquarium but for the most part they ended up more as algae farmlands so it is no surprise that I didn’t know that there is a yearly contest to select the best aquarium ecosphere in the world. Yup sine 2001 the International Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (IAPLC) has been awarding people for the best and most creative planted aquarium designs.

These ten are my favorites from the winners, and honorable mentions, of this year’s contest. You can see them all over at Best Bookmarks.