The AGA IAC 2026 results are in!

[SmartAlec13]

AGA International Aquascaping Contest

AGA International Aquascaping Contest, showcasing global aquascaping talent since 2000

agaiac.org

I can proudly say I placed 46th out of 48th for my category (Aquatic Garden, 45-90L) lol. I knew I wouldn't rise very high, but that's okay, it was fun to enter and see my entry on the list. Maybe I'll do better next year. When I look at the entries I can tell that mine belongs where it is, and I can see the quality increase up the ranks.

Some amazing works higher up as well. I think my favorite (for my category) is Socka River, placed 8th.

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

I LOVE the Classic category. So glad they added it this year!





NO MORE MOSSSAPES lol

AGA International Aquascaping Contest

AGA International Aquascaping Contest, showcasing global aquascaping talent since 2000

agaiac.org

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

And a major congrats to @Kwyet for a top 3 finish this year!

She placed 4th last year, and moved up to 3rd with this amazing dutch scape:



IMO, this tank deserved #1. It's the most visually interesting of the top 3, but they're all great.

 

[Kwyet]

The 2nd place is also a member here. Is it @Gwad? It’s exquisite!

I would just about kill to make a tank like this, lol!

 

[Gwad]

The 2nd place is also a member here. Is it @Gwad? It’s exquisite!
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I would just about kill to make a tank like this, lol!

Yeah that's me! Thank you so much. Your tank looks excellent as well. I wish we would have gotten more entries in the Dutch category.

 

[Koan]

And a major congrats to @Kwyet for a top 3 finish this year!

The 2nd place is also a member here. Is it @Gwad

 

[Gwad]

Now everyone on this thread needs to submit one next year so we can keep the Dutch category alive

 

[FreshTides_Neal]

This one legitimately made me angry until I realized it was DQed. And somehow it still makes me mad.

 

[That Guy Brian]

Now everyone on this thread needs to submit one next year so we can keep the Dutch category alive

I might actually give it a go for next year. The GF and I were just talking about this. We're both very new to this, but heck, why not. She's really good with plants and loves helping with the aquarium. The chances of a 1st place are probably in the negatives, but that's ok!

- B

 

[Gwad]

I might actually give it a go for next year. The GF and I were just talking about this. We're both very new to this, but heck, why not. She's really good with plants and loves helping with the aquarium. The chances of a 1st place are probably in the negatives, but that's ok!

- B

Make sure to read through the excellent AGA guide:

Some Rules for Dutch Style Aquascaping - A Quick Guide for Beginners

as well as the NBAT Dutch Scaping guide:

The English version voor site

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They are both really interesting reads (at least for nerds like me).

 

[BenB]

As I look through, I'm finding that I like the top 3 choices in the categories much more than the top winners for many years in the ADA contest.
The Dutch tanks are some of the best.
I love the top 3 in the classic. This was a great addition.
The Seachem Sponsor's choice is awesome. Very creative and original.

 

[JayP]

#2 in the Aquatic Garden 0-45L category looks amazing but also a bit AI. I'm sure it was evaluated closely for that though.

It still amazes me how such depth can be created in those small tanks. I think it's unfair that they never get considered in the top overall rankings for these competitions.

 

[Koan]

Make sure to read through the excellent AGA guide:

Some Rules for Dutch Style Aquascaping - A Quick Guide for Beginners

And it's by one of the judges!

 

[JayP]

I can proudly say I placed 46th out of 48th for my category (Aquatic Garden, 45-90L) lol. I knew I wouldn't rise very high, but that's okay, it was fun to enter and see my entry on the list. Maybe I'll do better next year. When I look at the entries I can tell that mine belongs where it is, and I can see the quality increase up the ranks.

The top 10 in your category are all quite good, but for what it's worth, there are tanks ranked above yours, that I don't think should be.

I find it interesting that I see so many tanks that include equipment in their photos and in many cases, it's the primary photo. I mean it seems rather obvious that should be a big no-no. Even worse, the primary photos that include a big area outside and around the aquarium.

I also think it's time to get my @#@& together and enter some comps next year.

 

[Pepere]

Wow! Only 5 qualifying entries this year…
I held off this year as I wasnt happy with where my tank was at.
Hoping to enter something reasonable next year…