First ADA Singapore Party cum Aquatic Quotient + ADA Singapore Aquascaping Contest 2009 Prize Presentation Ceremony

ADA Singapore will be organising the First ADA Singapore Party in conjunction with the prize presentation ceremony for the Aquatic Quotient + ADA Singapore Aquascaping Contest 2009.
We will be inviting the judges to critique of the submitted tanks during the event. Industry players will be attending the Party as well. They will give their thoughts and pointers on improving hobbyists aquascapes and the level of the hobby.
Date: 2 May 2009
Venue: The Training Centre Kembangan Plaza #B1-08 Singapore 418944
Time: 1400 hrs to 1700hrs
Agenda
1300hrs – 1400hrs Arrival of Guests & Registration
1400hrs – 1420hrs Opening Speech by Event Organizer & Sponsor
1420hrs – 1430hrs Introduction of Judges
1420hrs – 1530hrs Showcase of All Entries and Judges’ Comments
TEA BREAK (light refreshments will be served)
1600hrs – 1630hrs Announcement of Winners & Prize Presentations
1630hrs – 1700hrs Tips on Aquascaping/IAPLC 2009 & General Discussions
Fees: S$10.00 per person (waived for contest participants)
To cover for the booking of venue and light refreshments. Payment is collected on the day of the event itself.
Please register with us at contest_2009@adana.com.sg to reserve a space for the event.
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International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2008

IAPLC 2008 is now available for sale at our retailers or email us for a copy.
Each copy is retailed at S$30. Singapore postage inclusive.
IAPLC 2006 and 2007 are also available.
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How to layout making manual

Step-by-step planted aquarium setup manual is now available online. You can download the pdf files by clicking below address.
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Results of Aquatic Quotient + ADA Singapore Aquascaping Contest 2009

The contest received 30 entries from 4 different countries and many of high standards. The organising committee is proud to announce the results of the contest.
Winner for the 1st AquaticQuotient + ADA Singapore Aquascaping Contest
Yeo Siak Wee aka ahhuyeo (881 points)
1st runner-up
Robertus Hartono aka Shadow (799 points)
2nd runner-up
Sim Kian Hong aka stormy (796)
4th to 7th Place
Miron Silva Araugo aka miron (783)
Adrian Ng aka blue33 (762)
Jervis Mun aka Jervis (735)
Kuah Peng Boon aka blackBRUSHalgae (732)
8th to 10th Place
Yeo Siak Leng aka slyeo (714)
Willam Ng aka williamng (700)
Aminurashed bin Ami aka acit (657)
Complete ranking
1. Yeo Siak Wee aka ahhuyeo
2. Robertus Hartono aka Shadow
3. Sim Kian Hong aka stormy
4. Miron Silva Araugo aka miron
5. Adrian Ng aka blue33
6. Jervis Mun aka Jervis
7. Kuah Peng Boon aka blackBRUSHalgae
8. Yeo Siak Leng aka slyeo
9. Willam Ng aka williamng
10. Aminurashed bin Ami aka acit
11. Ngooi Lee Ping aka ccrs2008
12. Oscar Garrido Rodriguez aka Pererio
13. Venson Lee aka EvolutionZ
14. Tan Kian Seng aka TKS7011
15. Chee Tet Fook aka cheetf
16. Hanif Ahmad aka crazyhanz
17. Khoo Eng Kiang Steven aka stmoo
18. Antonio Baena Galvez aka amedias
19. Ang Wen Hui aka nature beauty
20. Craig Underwood aka pleco4me
21. Lee Kum Weng aka fishpoo
22. Pham Phung Tien aka tien13378
23. Isaac Tan aka JadeIceGreen
24. Cheong Park aka cpark188
25. Seah Ghim Sia aka ghim
26. Tang Chee Yong aka tcy81
27. Lip Jia Wen aka torque6
28. Steven Hii aka hii
29. Willy Hermanto aka VHDL288
30. Yee Jenn Jet Michael aka adalatla
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Iwagumi Layout Workshop

ADA Singapore will be conducting an Iwagumi Layout Workshop in Singapore for better appreciation to this simple-looking, yet difficult to master aquascaping layout.
Workshop Details:
Date: 28th February 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm to 4.30pm
Venue: Sera Centre 565 Macpherson Road Singapore 368234
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In this workshop, we will be looking at:
• An introduction to Iwagumi
• Features of Iwagumi
• Iwagumi in the Aquarium (types of stones, shapes, sizes, patterns)
• Golden Section
• Relations between Golden Section, creating depth and perspectives
• Simple demonstration
• Questions and Answers
Space is limited! So drop us an email to indicate your interest!
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ADA Aquarium Party 2008
Date: September 13, 2008 (Sat.)
12:30 p.m. Reception Desk Open
1:00 p.m. Opening of the Event
Place: Tokyo International Forum, Hall D7
Address: 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo, JAPAN
Advance application is necessary for joining the party.
For details, please visit our website: www.adana.co.jp
Fee: JPY8,000
Closing Date for entry: August 25, 2008
Event Contents:
• Notable top prize winning layouts will be open to the public.
• Aquarium Layout Seminar by Mr. Takashi Amano together with slide presentation
• Mr. Amano and jurors make commentary of contest application works. This is must-see seminar for next year’s contest applicants.
• Buffet Dinner Party at the top floor of the Tokyo International
Forum / Glass Building.
Access to Tokyo International Forum
1 minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station
5-minutes walk from JR Tokyo Station
(connected by B1 concourse with Keiyo Line at Tokyo Station)
*For details of access from Narita Airport or parking lot, please visit
Tokyo International Forum website.
www.t-i-forum.co.jp
Click on image to view photos from Nature Aquarium Party 2008!
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The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2008
The contest results are now on the way to YOU!
All the contest applications went through a fair and impartial grading process by the judges, and the contest result is now finalized. The result was sent to each of the participant around the world via AIR mail on Thursday, July 31st. Now we publish the world ranking. The ranking will be also in Aqua Journal vol. 155.
World Ranking Top 1 - 584 (pdf file)
World Ranking 585 - 1170 (pdf file)
This year, a total of 1,170 applications from 47 participating countries were received.
Participating Country (number of applications)
Argentina (1), Australia (19), Belarus (1),
Belgium (1), Bolivia (1), Brazil (9), Bulgaria (2), Canada (7), Chile (1), China (27), Croatia (6), Czech Republic (3), Denmark (1), Estonia (1), France (14), Germany (26), Greece (5),
Hong Kong (65), India (9), Indonesia (24),
Ireland (1), Israel (1), Italy (30), Japan (423), Kazakhstan (1), Korea (18), Latvia (1),
Lithuania (1), Malaysia (120), Mauritius (1),
Mexico (1), the Philipines (1), Poland (63),
Portugal (6), Romania (1), Russia (18),
Serbia (2), Singapore (23), Spain (10),
Sweden (4), Taiwan (86), Thailand (28), Turkey (6), United Kingdom (12), USA (48), Ukraine (13) and Vietnam (25)
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