IAPLC 2012 Results

Thank you for joining the 12th International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest.

We have received total of 2021 applications from 63 countries and areas for this year's contest. After closing the application on May 31, 2012, all the applications went through impartial grading process, and the contest result is now finalized. Based on the grading, we have ranked each entry.

All applicants' pictures will be compiled as a booklet "The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2012". This booklet will be on sale for the planted aquarium hobbyist around the world.

Finally, we will organize the 13th International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest next year. We hope you'll join the next year's contest, again.

IAPLC 2012 Results

• the IAPLC 2012 World Ranking (PDF, 1.08MB)

The International Aquatic Plants Layout Contest 2012 Booklet

Available in the mid-December

ADA will publish this year's contest booklet including all 2,021 layout photos in full colors, next month. This booklet also provides the contest juries' full-length evaluations on the high ranked layouts. It will help hobbyists of all levels to study and analyze contest trends for the next year's contest. To observe as many types of layout as possible is the first step for improving your layout level.
This contest booklet is a major information source where the latest worldwide trends of planted aquarium layout begin!

• Listing all 2,021 planted aquarium layouts by aqualists of 63 countries and areas.
• Provides IAPLC contest grading guidelines in detail.
• Size 297 x 220 (mm)

* To purchase your personal copy, please contact your local ADA distributors and registered retail stores.