Learn Aquascaping with an Award-Winning Aquascaper
Work one-on-one with JJ Aquariums to design better aquariums, improve your aquascaping skills, and learn the techniques behind professional and competition-level aquascapes.
Whether you're starting your first planted aquarium, struggling with an existing layout, or looking to take your aquascaping to the next level, every session is tailored specifically to your aquarium, your goals, and your experience level.
In Person or Virtual — Available Worldwide
Work with JJ Aquariums virtually from anywhere in the world or schedule an in-person, hands-on consultation.
Services & Pricing
Aquascape Review & Feedback
$100 / 30 Minutes
Already have an aquascape started and want a professional opinion?
We'll review your aquarium together and identify the changes that can have the biggest impact on the finished design.
Perfect for:
Hardscape reviews before planting
Existing aquascape critiques
Stone and wood placement
Plant placement
Composition and balance
Creating better depth and perspective
Trimming and plant development
Preparing a tank for photography or competition
Available virtually worldwide or in person.
Aquascape Design Consultation
$200 / 60 Minutes
Planning a new aquarium or complete rescape?
We'll work together to develop the aquarium from concept to execution. Bring your tank dimensions, inspiration photos, hardscape, equipment ideas, or even an empty tank, and we'll help create a clear plan.
Your consultation can cover:
Overall aquascape concept
Hardscape selection
Stone and wood placement
Composition
Focal points and negative space
Creating depth and perspective
Substrate layout
Plant selection and placement
Lighting
Filtration
CO₂
Fertilization
Fish selection
Long-term maintenance
Available virtually worldwide or in person.
Private Aquascaping Mentorship
$350 / 90 Minutes
A deeper one-on-one session for aquarists who want to learn the craft of aquascaping, not simply receive recommendations for one tank.
We'll teach the principles and techniques used to create professional and competition-level aquascapes.
Sessions can cover:
Nature Aquarium principles
Advanced composition
Iwagumi
Wood layouts
Stone layouts
Hardscape construction
Perspective and scale
Advanced planting techniques
Plant development
Professional trimming techniques
CO₂ and lighting optimization
Competition preparation
Aquarium photography
Developing your own aquascaping style
Available virtually worldwide or in person.
Hands-On In-Person Aquascaping
Want to learn by actually building an aquarium alongside us?
JJ Aquariums also offers private, hands-on aquascaping sessions where we can work directly with you on your aquarium.
In-person services can include hardscape construction, plant placement, complete aquascape setup, equipment configuration, trimming instruction, rescaping, and one-on-one aquascaping education.
In-Person Consultation
Starting at $200
Half-Day Hands-On Session
Starting at $500
Full-Day Private Aquascaping Session
Starting at $1,000
Travel outside the Kansas City area is available for select projects. Travel, lodging, materials, plants, hardscape, and equipment are quoted separately when applicable.