Upside Down - IIAC 2020 #50 - Ludovic Bourdin / France

The organizers of the Korea International Aquascaping Contest (KIAC) 2025 have officially released the Final World Ranking. This season has not only recorded a record number of entries but also witnessed an astonishing leap in artistic standards, where the line between reality and the aquatic world has become increasingly blurred.

The 25th AGA International Aquascaping Contest – one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions in the global aquascaping community (organized by the Aquatic Gardeners Association of the United States) – has officially announced its final results.

Early this morning, the global aquascaping community turned its eyes toward Italy as the organizers of the ITAC (Italian Aquascaping Contest) officially announced the results for the 2025 season. This stands as one of the most anticipated year-end events, gathering talented aquascapers from every continent.

The Brazilian Aquascaping Contest (CBAP - Concurso Brasileiro de Aquapaisagismo) has officially announced its 2025 results, marking an impressive season featuring top-tier works from both the Brazilian and international aquascaping communities. As the most anticipated annual event in Brazil's hobbyist scene, CBAP serves not only to honor the skills of aquascapers but also as a launchpad for major international competitions like the IAPLC.

We are excited to bring you the latest update from Europe: The European Aquatic Plant Layout Contest (EAPLC) 2025 has officially announced its results. After a creative pause in 2024, the contest has returned with renewed energy, attracting a total of 227 entries and marking a significant evolution in its history with a completely restructured category system.

The 2025 China International Aquascaping Contest (CIAC) has recently concluded, leaving a profound mark on the global aquascaping community with a series of vibrant events. The highlight was the formal Awards Ceremony, honoring the season's outstanding talents, followed by the inspiring "Master Show" featuring the masters themselves from the judging panel.

The Korea International Aquascaping Contest (KIAC) 2025 has just concluded its registration phase with resounding success, affirming its position as one of the world's leading aquascaping events.

Aquascaping is not just the art of arranging plants; it’s a passion for the vibrant creatures living within. For large aquariums (200 liters/50 gallons and up), experienced hobbyists often seek out rare fish with unique beauty and complex behaviors to elevate their aquatic space.

Big News! The top 100 results of the 2025 "Great Wall Cup" International Landscape Architecture Competition (CIAC) have been announced!

The results of the IAPLC 2025 (International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest) have just been announced, and with them, a wave of emotions has swept through the global aquascaping community. For some, it's the thrill of victory; for others, the sting of disappointment. But for everyone, it's a testament to the passion, dedication, and artistry that define this unique hobby.

“IAPLC2025” received 1,533 entries from 77 countries and areas. After careful evaluation, this year’s world rankings have been determined. And we are delighted to announce them here.

The moment I saw this aquascape my eyes were completely capti-vated, because it is packed full of highlights. I was fascinated by its unforgettable view.

It was really difficult to choose the best aquarium. In the first 10-20 selections, the realisations were all very close, and each had very good qualities, often in very different styles. But this one caught my eye at first glance.

In just a few days, the entire aquascaping world will hold its breath as it watches the most anticipated event of the year: the announcement of the results of the International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest (IAPLC) 2025. This is the world's largest and most prestigious aquascaping competition, organized by ADA of Japan. It's a stage to honor artistic aquascapes and a playground for artists from all over the world to showcase their talent, creativity, and passion.