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AGA 2023 World Ranking Announcement

21 November 2023

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It is with great pleasure that the Aquatic Gardeners Association announces the results of the 2023 AGA International Aquascaping Contest. The contest had another outstanding year with excellent participation in every category, including a number of beautiful aquascapes submitted to our new Riparium category! And we again had many spectacular aquascapes entered in the Aquatic Gardens categories making the judging very challenging for our panel of judges to pick the best aquascapes for this year’s contest.

AGA 2023 World Ranking Announcement

Aquatic Garden, <28L

Aquatic Garden, 28~55L

Aquatic Garden, 55~80L

Aquatic Garden, 80~162L

Aquatic Garden, 162~220L

Aquatic Garden, 220~320L

Aquatic Garden, >320L

Comments

I am very happy to participate as a judge for the 8th time in this renowned and relevant aquascaping contest. In addition to the feeling of belonging I am proud to be part of this team of such good and dedicated people and judging the work of our community is a privilege for few. I have no doubt that the AGA contest is one of the biggest responsible for the dissemination of aquascaping in the world and that our joint work organization judges and participants serves as an inspiration for thousands of people. I wish long life to this association that each year earns even more of my respect and love.
God bless you all.
— Andre Longarco

Judging from various perspectives and reflecting participants' efforts and potential in multiple aspects is a truly meaningful experience. Taking part as a judge in the AGA Contest driven by passion and interest has been a remarkable endeavor.

The efficiency and reliability of the judging system significantly impact both participants and judges. Particularly minimal errors are crucial. This outcome is a reflection of the dedication and expertise of those managing the operation and the system. Their passion and professionalism elevate the quality of the contest providing participants with a fair competitive opportunity.

Being a part of this system as a judge is a great honor for me. I express my gratitude to all the participants who showcased splendid works.
— Cho Jaesun

This year was again a year filled with beautiful aquascapes for us to enjoy as we had the privilege of judging them. Thank you to all who participated. It is truly impressive how many incredibly talented people we have in this wonderful community!
— Karen Randall

TOP 10 Aquatic Garden, < 28L

Click to enlarge image 01 - Green Forest - Aditia eko saputro - Indonesia.webp — 01 - Green Forest - Aditia eko saputro - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 02 - The Jungle Book - Leung Chung Hin - HongKong.webp — 02 - The Jungle Book - Leung Chung Hin - HongKong

Click to enlarge image 03 - Rocky Road - Kawin Arponiam - Thailand.webp — 03 - Rocky Road - Kawin Arponiam - Thailand

Click to enlarge image 04 - Bonpolo Forest - Maulana Fahmi - Indonesia.webp — 04 - Bonpolo Forest - Maulana Fahmi - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 05 - The Fairytale Forests of Yakushima - Agnieszka Choeneck - Poland.webp — 05 - The Fairytale Forests of Yakushima - Agnieszka Choeneck - Poland

Click to enlarge image 06 - Uprising - Rajib Saha - India.webp — 06 - Uprising - Rajib Saha - India

Click to enlarge image 07 - The Cave - Leung Chung Hin - HongKong.webp — 07 - The Cave - Leung Chung Hin - HongKong

Click to enlarge image 08 - Relax - Steven Nguyen - VietNam.webp — 08 - Relax - Steven Nguyen - VietNam

Click to enlarge image 09 - Two Worlds - Alen Hodzic - Croatia.webp — 09 - Two Worlds - Alen Hodzic - Croatia

Click to enlarge image 10 - Uncut - I NYOMAN PUTRA KERTIYASA - Indonesia.webp — 10 - Uncut - I NYOMAN PUTRA KERTIYASA - Indonesia

TOP 10 Aquatic Garden, 28L ~ 55L

Click to enlarge image 01 - Shady Path - I Putu Bayu Yatha Loka - Indonesia.webp — 01 - Shady Path - I Putu Bayu Yatha Loka - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 02 - Hutan Kalimboan - MATHEUS THEO FENANLAMPIR - Indonesia.webp — 02 - Hutan Kalimboan - MATHEUS THEO FENANLAMPIR - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 03 - Abstract Serenity - Shin Dong Jin - Korea.webp — 03 - Abstract Serenity - Shin Dong Jin - Korea

Click to enlarge image 04 - Simplicity - Luis Cardoso - Portugal.webp — 04 - Simplicity - Luis Cardoso - Portugal

Click to enlarge image 05 - Horizon - Paco Mir - Spain.webp — 05 - Horizon - Paco Mir - Spain

Click to enlarge image 06 - Through The Forest - Steven Nguyen - VietNam.webp — 06 - Through The Forest - Steven Nguyen - VietNam

Click to enlarge image 07 - First Garden - Willian Willrich Dias - Brazil.webp — 07 - First Garden - Willian Willrich Dias - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 08 - Twinkle - Tanja Pechhold - Germany.webp — 08 - Twinkle - Tanja Pechhold - Germany

Click to enlarge image 09 - Hope - Saiful Hadi - Indonesia.webp — 09 - Hope - Saiful Hadi - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 10 - KETABE HILL - Sansan Zo - Indonesia.webp — 10 - KETABE HILL - Sansan Zo - Indonesia

TOP 10 Aquatic Garden, 55L ~ 80L

Click to enlarge image 01 - Dragon Wings - Gustavo Pimenta - Brazil.webp — 01 - Dragon Wings - Gustavo Pimenta - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 02 - River of silver - Carlos Souza - Brazil.webp — 02 - River of silver - Carlos Souza - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 03 - Into the deep forest - Muhammad Yusuf - Indonesia.webp — 03 - Into the deep forest - Muhammad Yusuf - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 04 - Singular - Cliverton Dantas da Silva - Brazil.webp — 04 - Singular - Cliverton Dantas da Silva - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 05 - Four Winds valley - Fernando Moraes - Brazil.webp — 05 - Four Winds valley - Fernando Moraes - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 06 - bloom - taegi yoo - Korea.webp — 06 - bloom - taegi yoo - Korea

Click to enlarge image 07 - The Rift - Sander Olak Alves - Brazil.webp — 07 - The Rift - Sander Olak Alves - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 08 - Announces If The Storm - Aldo Santana - Brazil.webp — 08 - Announces If The Storm - Aldo Santana - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 09 - Lembah Angker - Indra Alfiyanto - Indonesia.webp — 09 - Lembah Angker - Indra Alfiyanto - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 10 - THE FALLEN GIANT - Salvatore Scifo - Italy.webp — 10 - THE FALLEN GIANT - Salvatore Scifo - Italy

TOP 10 Aquatic Garden, 80L ~ 162L

Click to enlarge image 01 - Flooded Cenote - Mateus Fer Pereira - Brazil.webp — 01 - Flooded Cenote - Mateus Fer Pereira - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 02 - Moon Haven - Fernando Moraes - Brazil.webp — 02 - Moon Haven - Fernando Moraes - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 03 - SWAMP - Inyoman Marwita - Indonesia.webp — 03 - SWAMP - Inyoman Marwita - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 04 - Season of wind - Qiang Liang - China.webp — 04 - Season of wind - Qiang Liang - China

Click to enlarge image 05 - Combus Island - Marreira Junior - Brazil.webp — 05 - Combus Island - Marreira Junior - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 06 - Nature Unleashed - Guillermo Barrientos - Chile.webp — 06 - Nature Unleashed - Guillermo Barrientos - Chile

Click to enlarge image 07 - Oztotl - Roberto Villalobos Sanchez - Mexico.webp — 07 - Oztotl - Roberto Villalobos Sanchez - Mexico

Click to enlarge image 08 - Shadow of a distant mountain and clouds - Niu Qiang - China.webp — 08 - Shadow of a distant mountain and clouds - Niu Qiang - China

Click to enlarge image 09 - From shadows to light - Sidney cordeiro da Costa - Brazil.webp — 09 - From shadows to light - Sidney cordeiro da Costa - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 10 - Serenity - Paco Mir - Spain.webp — 10 - Serenity - Paco Mir - Spain

TOP 10 Aquatic Garden, 162L ~ 220L

Click to enlarge image 01 - Evergreen Valley - Bahtiar - Indonesia.webp — 01 - Evergreen Valley - Bahtiar - Indonesia

Click to enlarge image 02 - Roots adn Stones - Laurent GRAS - France.webp — 02 - Roots adn Stones - Laurent GRAS - France

Click to enlarge image 03 - Mangroves the natures guardians - Asaftei Adrian Cristian - Romania.webp — 03 - Mangroves the natures guardians - Asaftei Adrian Cristian - Romania

Click to enlarge image 04 - Ancestral Element of Fear - Luigi Carboni - Brazil.webp — 04 - Ancestral Element of Fear - Luigi Carboni - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 05 - Overcomes - Dokyun Lim - Korea.webp — 05 - Overcomes - Dokyun Lim - Korea

Click to enlarge image 06 - If you go there - Jeon Hyoungjoo - Korea.webp — 06 - If you go there - Jeon Hyoungjoo - Korea

Click to enlarge image 07 - Sun valley - BRUNA ANDRADE - Brazil.webp — 07 - Sun valley - BRUNA ANDRADE - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 08 - Dragon Valley - Luis Cardoso - Portugal.webp — 08 - Dragon Valley - Luis Cardoso - Portugal

Click to enlarge image 09 - Wormhole - Lian - China.webp — 09 - Wormhole - Lian - China

Click to enlarge image 10 - Everlasting - Han-Hsuan Chen - Taiwan.webp — 10 - Everlasting - Han-Hsuan Chen - Taiwan

TOP 10 Aquatic Garden, 220L ~ 320L

Click to enlarge image 01 - Pandora - Carlos Souza - Brazil.webp — 01 - Pandora - Carlos Souza - Brazil

Click to enlarge image 02 - Rooted Sunrise - Shin Dong Jin - Korea.webp — 02 - Rooted Sunrise - Shin Dong Jin - Korea

Click to enlarge image 03 - Echo of the Pali - Steven Chong - US.webp — 03 - Echo of the Pali - Steven Chong - US

TOP 10 Aquatic Garden, > 320L

TOP 05 Biotope Aquascape

TOP 05 Dutch Aquascape

TOP 05 Wabi-Kusa

TOP 05 Paludarium

TOP 05 Riparium

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