Keikan — Japanese Aquascaping Word

Keikan means “landscape / scenery” in this Miroshaki Aquascaping Dictionary. The whole view or visual scene. It belongs to the basic language of planted aquariums and Nature Aquarium thinking.

Japanese: 景観   Romaji: Keikan

Meaning of Keikan

Keikan is explained here in simple English so beginners can use the word without feeling lost. In Miroshaki style, the term is not only a translation. It is a small way to look more carefully at nature underwater.

How Keikan Helps in Aquascaping

Use it for the complete impression of the aquascape. This can help when you choose stones, place wood, create open space, plant moss, or wait for the aquarium to grow into a more natural balance.

Related Miroshaki Dictionary Words

Related terms: Iwagumi, Ryūboku, Mizukusa, Wabi-Kusa, Koke.

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