Hamilton & District Aquarium Society’s “75th Birthday Bash”
5th Canadian Biotope Competition 2025
We want to welcome 10 participants to our competition this November.
Each participant or participant team will be gifted a 10 gallon glass tank with a light and hanging filter for this competition.
When:
Saturday Nov 15, 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
To Participate:
✅️You must have proof of full convention ticket purchase
✅️You must enter your full name/team name and theme of your Biotope.
✅️Confirm your participation to the organizers by no later than November 7, 2025 - please contact Carla MacDonald - [email protected]
✅️You must bring your own materials to build your Biotope in the provided 10 gallon tank.
⚠️IMPORTANT: Include photos AND a clear written, detailed description of which area of the world you are representing in your biotope. This information must be in front or next to your aquarium for judges to assess your work and for attendees to understand your specific biotope.
✅️The contest is open to anyone involved in aquarium keeping. It is not necessary to be affiliated with any aquarium club or association.
✅️You may work as a team on one tank or individually. All are encouraged to participate. Aquarium Clubs are welcome to form a team too.
✅️We reserve the right to elect three winners out of the ten participants.
PRIZES
1st Place - $300.00
2nd Place - $200.00
3rd Place - $100.00
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Please help us share this biotope event and invite anyone who enjoys aquariums. All clubs are also encouraged to participate. The Canadian Biotope Contest encourages aquarists to learn more about the ecology of their fish and the importance of responsible aquarium keeping.
Organizers wish to express our sincere appreciation for donations, sponsorships, assistance, and well wishes towards
The 5th Canadian Biotope Contest 2025
Carla MacDonald
Chief Executive Organizer
