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Source:
www.aquarama.com.sg |
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9th International Aquarium Fish &
Accessories Exhibition & Conference 2005 |
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Incorporating Inter Garden 2005 &
Pet Asia 2005 |
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Aquarama 2005, the international aquarium fish &
accessories exhibition & conference known by the industry as the biggest and
most important ornamental aquatic show in Asia, will take place at Singapore
Expo from 26 - 29 May 2005. Over 230 companies from 25 countries will be
exhibiting their products in 10,000 sq. metres of display area at the event
which is into its 9th year. |
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The Guest of Honour this year will, once again, be
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Second Minister, Ministry of Trade and Industry,
Singapore. During the official opening ceremony, Dr. Balakrishnan will be
invited to unveil the new logo for Aquarama 2007, which will mark the 10th
staging or anniversary of the event. |
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Exhibits |
Aquaria
• Aquarium Fish (Marine / Freshwater)
• Aquarium Tanks
• Aquatic Plants
• Fish Food
• Accessories
• Equipment (filter, pump, aerator etc.)
• Aquarium Furniture & Lightings
• Health & Medical Treatment
• Ornaments & Decorations
• Packing Materials, Equipment & Machinery
• Packaging Materials, Equipment & Machinery
• Shop Fittings & Furniture |
Garden & Pond
• Fountains
• Pond Fish
• Plants
• Pond Accessories
• Tools, Equipment & Machinery
• Artificial & Natural Rocks
• Stones & Pebbles
• Soil & Fertilizer
• Lightings
• Health & Medical Treatment
• Pond Care
• Ornaments & Decorations
• Packing Materials, Equipment & Machinery
• Packaging Materials, Equipment & Machinery |
Pet
• Animals
• Clothes & Accessories
• Grooming Accessories
• Pet Food
• Pet Housing
• Toys
• Veterinarian Supplies
• Health & Medical Treatment
• Packaging Materials, Equipment & Machinery
• Shop Fittings & Furniture |
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Highlights |
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The Aquarama Conference focuses on some of the
hottest issues affecting the international ornamental aquatic industry and, as
such, is of direct and fundamental relevance to everyone involved in the
sector. The main theme says it all: 'Shaping Tomorrow's Industry Today'. The
programme has two sessions. |
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The first, 'New Trends and Developments in the
Ornamental Aquatic Industry', is scheduled for 26 May - beginning at 2.00 p.m.
and ending at 5.30 p.m. This first session will include topics as diverse as
the global challenges facing the industry, the sustainable culture of hard
corals, invasive and exotic species and their (serious!) implications for the
trade, MAC certification and the importance of innovation for the future of
the industry. |
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The second session, 'Import, Export and Health
Regulations Relating to the Ornamental Aquatic Industry' - scheduled for 27
May, beginning at 9.30 a.m. and ending at 1.00 p.m., includes contributions on
the Koi herpesvirus epidemic challenging and threatening the industry
worldwide; Biopiracy, the new European Union fish health regulations; and the
fast-developing Indian industry as well as the regulations that govern it. |
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The International Fish Competition, too, is the
largest ever, with around 1,300 entries which will be judged by a panel of 32
internationally renowned experts from 17 countries, headed by Chief Judge,
John Dawes, who also presided over the 2003 event. |
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Commenting on the outstanding response to this
year's competition, John emphasised: "We are truly delighted at the number of
entries that we've received, not just from Singapore itself, but from several
other countries as well. There is no doubt that the Aquarama International
Fish Competition is now the leading event of its kind in the world. Indeed,
the number of entries we have received for several categories has been so
overwhelming that we have had no option but to close the door early for the
Dragon Fish, Goldfish, Betta, Discus and Guppies... a truly enviable position
to be in." |
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As always, Aquarama will also play host to some
rare or never-before-seen fish. Some will appear within the Fish Competition,
but others will be incorporated by exhibitors in their booth displays. |
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The latest of these to be added to the long list
is a most unusual snow-white South American arowana (close cousin of the
dragon fish) produced by Aro Dynasty of Singapore. The whole body of this
elegant fish contrasts beautifully with its jet-black eye and should, along
with all the other 'new' fish, add further spice to Aquarama 2005, cementing
yet further its undisputed reputation as the top all-aquatic trade exhibition,
competition and conference in the world. |
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Admission |
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Trade Visitors: |
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By Registration (Minors under age 16 are not
permitted during trade days) 26 May (Thursday) 10.00am - 6.00pm, 27 May
(Friday) 10.00am - 6.00pm, 28 May (Saturday) 10.00am - 1.00pm |
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Public Visitors |
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Adult S$8 per entry, Child S$4 per entry. 28 May
(Saturday) 1.00pm - 8.00pm 29 May (Sunday) 10.00am - 7.00pm |
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For more information, visit
www.aquarama.com.sg. |
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Source:
www.aquarama.com.sg Excerpted from
Press Releases 1-8 |
Aquarama 2005
