AWARDS
CO2Art Aquarium Photography Competition
Unleash Your Aquatic Vision
Showcase Your Aquarium on the Global Stage and Win Exciting Prizes.
Welcome to the second edition of the CO2Art Aquarium Photography Competition, where we celebrate the beauty and artistry of aquariums on a global stage. As we continue this exciting journey, we invite aquarium enthusiasts from all corners of the world to participate and share their most captivating tank photos. This time, we’re looking for submissions that not only display the intricate aquascaping skills but also capture the vibrant life within your tanks. Let your creativity and passion for aquariums shine in our prize draws.
Being a part of the CO2Art community offers you not just recognition but also the chance to win amazing rewards. Prizes include a cash prize, a set of professional trimming tools, and an exclusive CO2Art T-Shirt. Seize this opportunity to showcase your unique vision to fellow enthusiasts and be part of our growing celebration of the art of aquariums in this outstanding event!
RESULTS
UNLEASH YOUR AQUATIC VISION
CO2Art Aquarium Photography Competition - Winners
RESULTS
Meet
The
Judges
Creator of the International Shrimp Championships
Therese Neal
Chair of Judges
Therese has been a dedicated freshwater shrimp and planted aquarium enthusiast since 2009, immersing herself in the fascinating world of aquatic hobbies.
A trailblazer in the industry, Therese organized the first shrimp contests in the US and created the groundbreaking international shrimp championship for The Aquatic Experience, collaborating closely with Chris Lukhaup. Her expertise and passion have taken her across Europe and Asia, where she attended, judged, and helped organize numerous contests.
Therese believes in the power of community, fostering connections among hobbyists and sharing knowledge to enhance their shrimp breeding journey. As the Shrimp Princess, she strives to provide everyone, regardless of their background, a front-row seat to the captivating world of freshwater shrimp.
Practical Fishkeeping Magazine Editor
Nathan Hill
Nathan is an Editor of multiple specialist magazines with a long background in various roles within the aquatics industry. He heads the editorial side of Practical Fishkeeping magazine, as well as various creative and niche interest titles.
He has previously worked as a public aquarist, retail manager, livestock manager, lecturer, and writer, and has kept more fish than he can honestly remember. His background is as philosophical as it is aquatic, and he frequently writes on animal ethics for a range of sources.
About Practical Fishkeeping
Practical Fishkeeping (PFK) is a monthly aquarium magazine covering both the freshwater and marine aquarium hobbies. It is published in the United Kingdom
International Award Winning Aquascaper
JEN WILLIAMS
Jen is a renowned globally recognised award winning aquascaper, and a passionate aquarium hobbyist and a dedicated enthusiast.
Currently she keeps and breeds an eclectic assortment of fish, and actively competes in aquascaping competitions both live and online. Jen has served on the board of GWAPA for many years, in addition to serving as an AGA Board Member.
As an aquascaper, Jen is one of the most decorated in US live events, and since 2008 has won multiple awards in these competitions at Aquafest, Aquamania, the Big Fish Deal, and The Aquatic Experience. She has also competed in the IAPLC with a highest international ranking of #224.
Eager to grow the hobby in the US, Jen enjoys traveling to clubs nationwide to give presentations, aquascaping demos, inspiration, and encouragement to future ‘scapers.
Current Vice President, Greater Washington Aquatic Plant Association (GWAPA), previous positions of Secretary and President Current Board Member, The Aquatic Gardeners Association (AGA)
Head of Customer Support at CO2Art
JP Gomes
JP brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a judge for the CO2Art competition. Over the years, he has established a strong presence in the aquascaping industry through collaborations with some of its most renowned figures and companies. His responsibilities have ranged from managing social media accounts to overseeing video production and global promotions.
As an enthusiastic aquascaping hobbyist, JP has a keen interest in testing and reviewing new products, staying at the forefront of industry developments. His hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge make him a valuable resource for both newcomers and seasoned aquascapers.
In his role as Head of Support at CO2Art for the past four years, JP has provided invaluable guidance to customers, helping them select and correctly install the best products for their aquariums. His expertise in CO2 injection systems, in particular, has made him a trusted advisor in the field. As a judge for the CO2Art competition, JP brings this same dedication and expertise to evaluating the work of fellow aquascapers.
Aquascaper @greenslovaktherapy
Pavol Stefancik
Pavol Stefancik - aquascaper from the second biggest city in Slovakia (Kosice) the heart of Europe.
"Like everyone as a child, I loved aquariums, but I would never have thought that this hobby would draw me in again after so many years”
I got a lot of inspiration in this hobby from aquascapers like George Farmer, Jurijs, Oliver Knott, Japanese aquascapers and many many more talended aquascapers out there 🙂
I am very grateful for the opportunity to meet amazing people all over the world, this beautiful community I learn from and I want to continue to inspire people in this beautiful hobby, to spread and pass on every experience to the people who are interested”
I started my own page “GREEN SLOVAK THERAPY” on Instagram and Facebook in 2019 with the main key - to inspire, share and learn people with the same passion 🙂 I also have my YouTube channel, where I am trying to share this passion of Aquascaping as much as I can. I am also proud to be a part of CO2 artist group since April, 2021
INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNING AQUASCAPER
Pavol Kulanda
Pavol is a Slovak national, living in Northern Ireland, UK.
He fell in love with nature aquariums in 2015 and has been practising the art of aquascaping ever since.
Pavol gets great pleasure in creating natural looking layouts for his home but also occasionally for private clients. His main focus has been competitive aquascaping where he achieved great success.
Contest aquascaping is a great way of challenging himself to improve his skills as an aquarium designer, creator and artist.
Best contest awards and international rankings: AGA 2021 - winner of XL category
Trained by the Grand Master Takashi Amano
Jojo Raquel
Jojo started his passion and love for aquascaping over 30 years ago keeping goldfishes and guppies..
His life changed when he read Takashi Amano’s Nature Aquarium World book and has been hooked ever since!
He recalls how in the 90's there weren't too many products and equipment available in the US and then over the years the hobby slowly crept into the US market and products started to become much more accessible,
He opened his first store Aquascapes in 2007. Aquascapes started as an aquarium fish and plant store that carried a variety of large and small fishes and plants. It has evolved into a very niche store that mainly focused on aquatic plants and fishes for the planted aquarium.
In 2009 he was invited to the IAPLC contest in Japan and jumped at the opportunity to go along. He had the opportunity to be part of a training class that was taught by Mr. Amano himself and has been attending the IAPLC ceremony as much as possible ever since.
ENTER
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competition
Ready to make a splash? The stage is set for you to share your aquatic masterpiece with the world. Whether you're a seasoned aquarist or a budding enthusiast, we welcome entries from all. Remember, it's not just about the prize; it's about the journey of creating something truly unique and sharing it with a global community. Dive in and let your creativity flow!
