Global Scale and Fierce Competition
Entering the 2025 season, ITAC continues to affirm its position as a prestigious international stage. According to official statistics, this year's contest attracted 140 entries from 31 countries and territories, spanning Asia, Europe, South America, North America, Africa, and Oceania.
The diversity of nationalities has created a vibrant and colorful aquascaping landscape featuring various distinct styles. Leading the participation count this year is Brazil with 20 entries (14.3%), followed by other heavyweights such as Indonesia (18 entries), Spain (17 entries), and both India and South Korea (12 entries each).
Notably, the Vietnamese aquascaping community also made its mark with 6 entries (4.3%), continuing to assert Vietnam's presence on the global aquascaping map.
| Nationality | Num | % | Nationality | Num | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 20 | 14,3% | USA | 2 | 1,4% | |
| Indonesia | 18 | 12,9% | Australia | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Spain | 17 | 12,1% | Brunei | 1 | 0,7% | |
| India | 12 | 8,6% | Canada | 1 | 0,7% | |
| South Korea | 12 | 8,6% | Croatia | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Italy | 7 | 5,0% | Czech Republic | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Thailand | 7 | 5,0% | Germany | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Vietnam | 6 | 4,3% | Israel | 1 | 0,7% | |
| France | 4 | 2,9% | Kuwait | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Poland | 4 | 2,9% | Marocco | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Romania | 4 | 2,9% | mexico | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Hungary | 3 | 2,1% | North Macedonia | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Portugal | 3 | 2,1% | Philippines | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Singapore | 3 | 2,1% | Sri lanka | 1 | 0,7% | |
| JAPAN | 2 | 1,4% | Türkiye | 1 | 0,7% | |
| Slovakia | 2 | 1,4% |
The Top 75 Revealed – A Showcase of Masterpieces
The highlight of this morning's announcement was the unveiling of the Top 75 image – a ranking honoring the most exceptional works that survived the rigorous evaluation of the international jury panel.
Securing a spot in the ITAC 2025 Top 75 is a significant challenge due to the increasingly high level of competition. This year's entries have been praised for breakthroughs in layout concepts, plant health, and photography skills—crucial elements for an online aquascaping contest.
The Top 75 ranking is not merely a list of standings; it is a collection representing the latest trends of 2025. From highly detailed Nature Aquarium styles to minimalist Iwagumi layouts and wild Biotope recreations, all have converged in this prestigious list.
Jury and Criteria
The ITAC 2025 jury panel consists of leading experts in the fields of aquascaping, photography, and natural art. Entries were judged based on a harmony of composition, plant condition, creativity, and overall visual impact.
Detailed results and images of the tanks in the Top 75 have now been updated on the contest's homepage. This collection is sure to serve as a major source of inspiration for enthusiasts preparing for future seasons.
From https://www.itac-contest.org/
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