Underwater Pet Expo - Aquascapers are you ready???
From the Aquarium Industry Association of Australia
It’s that time of year again!!! We originally announced the second national event as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded and we have had a tough call planning the next show, however we are now pleased to update you on this fantastic event.
With the first National Aquascaping competition in 2020 now behind us, we now look forward to the next National comp and crowning the 2021 champion!
The first step is to find the top 10 Australian Aquascaper’s from our states and territories to compete against the returning champion Jagdeep Singh. To achieve this, we are hosting a online qualifying round to find the top 10 Australian contestants.
Rules for Competition:
Entry must be of a planted aquarium in any style that incorporates live plants, Aquascape material and between 45 cm and 180 cm in length.
One aquarium per person per entry.
Entries are open to people from the age 15 and above, you must reside in Australia.
Starting Date: Now
End Date: Thursday August 7th 2021
To enter, private message Graeme Faulkner (chief competition organiser - profile link in comments) via Facebook Messenger with only TWO photos.
1) ONE photo of yourself with your tank and hold up a piece of paper that says "Underwater Pet Expo 2021 " to show proof that this tank is current.
and
2) ONE good photograph of your aquascape. ONE! Just ONE!! Please DO NOT send multiple shots of the same tank.
We also need your name and details of your Aquascape.
Facebook Name:
Your Name:
Email Address:
Title of Entry:
Tank Size:
Lighting:
Co2:
Substrate:
Plants:
Hardscapes:
Livestock:
Judging Process:
After the 7th August 2021 the entries will be judged by our 3 international aquascaping judges. This process will take 28 days, the winners will be posted here and on the AIAA page.
The ten winners will then be sponsored to attend and compete at Underwater Expo in Melbourne (date to be announced).
We have a diverse aquascaping community, don't think about the amazing prizes, just do it and share your scape and love of planted aquaria!
For more information follow https://www.facebook.com/aquariumindustry