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    Field report for Aquarama 2009

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    Hi guys,

    It's here again after 2 years.



    It's open from today, but it's only for trade. Public entrance from Saturday to Sunday as usual. However, please take note that this time, it's at SUNTEC CITY!! Not Singapore EXPO!!! It's located on the 6th floor, although the signage does not say so at the elevators.

    As usual, the same big boys are there, including Qian Hu, Tetra, Eheim, Hai Feng.... etc.









    Most of the big boys are at the front of the exhibition hall. Overall, the number of exhibitors seem to be reducing. There are now other pet products on display as well, although not too many.

    More to come...

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Here's some sample from the Qian Hu booth, which is one of the biggest at the show.





    Besides the rays, Qian Hu even have baby arowanas on display. At Raffles Arowana, there was a demonstration of a mouth brooding arowana releasing eggs! There will be another one on Saturday in the after at 3pm. Watch for it.

    Here's another familiar exhibitor, Sera.



    And here's where the albino arowana are exhibited..



    If you look hard enough, you might just spot the small corner where Dennerle is displayed.



    More to come...

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    This is undoubtedly the best booth at the exhibition in terms of new products... The Gex booth!



    Incidentally, that's Coryfav, my old friend from petfrd.com! She looks so pro hor? CKyeo managed to just get out of the frame on the left but we'll catch him somewhere later!

    Back to new products..



    New filter from Gex. Not in market yet. Expected in Aug 09.



    New fan from Gex. This is larger than the one featured in the last Aquarama. Suppose to lower water temperature by 4 degrees celcius... Available from Aug 09.



    LED lights! They seem to be everywhere for this Aquarama. These are from GEX and will be available from Aug 09.



    GEX will introduce 2 new food timer by Aug 09.

    More to come...

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Of course, GEX also displayed the usual staple..



    Their famous sand..



    Here's something new again. Micro size box filter with carbon filtration!! Available from Aug 09.



    Here's something very interesting! New chillers!! They are waiting to orders from local retailers to see if they qualify for the minimum order quantity. No idea when it will hit our shores.

    No prices available yet for all new GEX products.

    The most amazing of all.... a special water condition that makes it possible to keep marine fishes together with fresh water fishes!!!



    I couldn't believe it initially but it's true!

    More to come...

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Another new product from Europe, but not sure if it will eventually be distributed in Singapore..



    And from Dymax...



    Acrylic nano tanks with LED lighting. Very cute!



    New LED with T5 light set. Very bright!

    Besides products, there are quite a few display tanks.



    Another famous Japanese aquarium company Kotobuki is also exhibiting here!!!



    They have really stylish tanks! According to them, they are finalising distributor agreement with a Malaysia company which will eventually including Singapore! So we can officially get many of the fantastic products that they have! Yah!!

    More to come...

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    For the shrimp lovers, there are some on display..



    These shrimp tanks are from the Indonesia booth.



    Some of the italian designer tanks on display..



    Expensive? Yes!.... Practical?... Well....

    More new products.. This time from Eheim!!



    These are their new Aquaball series. I lost so many small fishes that got stuck behind their suction cup plate holding the previous aquaball filter. This one certainly looks like an improvement.

    And some fishes on display...



    I love discus! Perhaps I should get some?

    More to come...

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Here's Green Park Tropical Fish Farm. They have some nice fish on display..



    L46 Zebra Pleco for lelong!!!




    Just kidding. Not sure if they are selling...



    One of the new fishes on display...



    Electric blue rams!! Just a color variant of the normal ram, but they sure look nice!

    And here's East Ocean, with CADE tanks and Sudo products!!!



    I also manage to catch Ben from Mizu World there but I was too busy catching up with him to get some pictures. Shame.

    More to come....

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    For those interested in setting up a jellyfish tank... DON'T MISS THIS!!



    They come with a special LED light set where you can change the color and the mood. Cool!!



    This is the stand to catch the Japanese jellyfish at. It's Sky High Enterprise. Hope it's not a reflection of their prices.

    Another regular... Aquarium Muster/Tropic Marin..



    Aqua Marin has some interesting setup too!



    Very High tech!!!



    Bio Orb with the new zen looking series.

    More to come...

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    thanks for sharing.
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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009



    For those looking or aquarium publication, you won't be disappointed. And don't forget the nice posters too!



    The Taiwan pavilion! But no transgenic fishes this time round.



    Some of the Hikari products on display.



    The fish clubs were also there to recruit members. Discus, Betta, Goldfish, Guppy and Pleco club! Perhaps there will be club merchandise on sale during the weekend.

    Next, the fishes on display!



    In previous years, the displays were always an eyesore with empty tanks and dead fishes. It seems that there is some improvement, but not much. Still for many, it will be an eye opener.

    More to come....

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Today is the first day at the show and this is one of the first few fishes I saw....



    Of course there are better ones..





    One of the 'new species' on display. Schistura balteta or better known as Sumo loach.





    Betta is always one of my favorites!

    More to come...

    Cheers,
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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    And of course, one of our all time favorites... PLECOS!!!





    This is the First prize winner! Can't remember which category though..



    This is so fat and cute!



    This is one mega monster!

    More to come...

    Cheers,
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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    And the finally, the plant tanks from the competition.....




    Second prize winner: Richard from Colorful Aquarium







    More to come...

    Cheers,
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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009


    Third prize winner: Roger from Aquatic Quotient


    First prize winner: William/Robert from Aquatic Quotient





    Well done Robert, William and Roger!!! AQ is proud of you guys!!

    Cheers,
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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Okay, that's all from me for the first day at Aquarama 2009. Hope the report is helpful to give you a flavor of the show.

    Unlike the other years, we will not be covering this event on a daily basis. Given the fact that the show is so much smaller than it was before, we have had a pretty comprehensive visit today. If possible, we may have another visit on Saturday and update it for the visiting public on Sunday.

    Overall, it's still a good show. But is it worth the S$8 entry fee plus the horrendous parking charges, you decided from the above.

    However, for those that will be visiting, please continue to share the pictures from the show in this thread.



    Finally, it was a pleasure to meet so many of you guys today! It was good to catch up with you all and take care!

    Cheers,

    p.s. For those interested, all the above pictures were shot with my new compact camera, the Panasonic LX3!!!
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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Great pictures Benny,thanks for providing a sneak preview before getting there.
    Wish i had a trade pass to fight the weekend crowds!
    I'll be sure to check out the special conditioner from GEX,sounds and looks almost too good to be true.


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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    I think more will come if can mix marine and freshwater creatures in the same tank. Imagine CRS with marine seahorse. Wow.

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    Quote Originally Posted by stonespot View Post
    I think more will come if can mix marine and freshwater creatures in the same tank. Imagine CRS with marine seahorse. Wow.
    Doubt we can mix CRS with Seahorses as Seahorses eat shrimps

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    wow amazing field report benny...makes me can't wait to go down! Pity alot of the new products on display won't be available for sale. Guess I have to be satisfied with lots of books, magazines and posters!

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    Re: Field report for Aquarama 2009

    thanks benny.appreciate your insights and pictures.
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