{"id":433,"date":"2011-05-27T17:28:37","date_gmt":"2011-05-28T00:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/wetvet\/?p=433"},"modified":"2011-05-27T17:43:26","modified_gmt":"2011-05-28T00:43:26","slug":"aquarama-one-of-the-premier-ornamental-fish-industry-trade-shows-some-thoughts-and-observations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/wetvet\/2011\/05\/27\/aquarama-one-of-the-premier-ornamental-fish-industry-trade-shows-some-thoughts-and-observations\/","title":{"rendered":"Aquarama – One of the Premier Ornamental Fish Industry Trade Shows. Some thoughts and Observations."},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m in Singapore, a wonderful city, attending Aquarama one of the major ornamental fish trade shows.<\/p>\n

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A panoramic view of Marine Bay, central Singapore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aquarama is an annual trade show held at the Suntec Convention and trade center in Singapore. The show provides an opportunity for may segments of the industry to come together and network, see new products, conduct business, attend seminars and tour facilities.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Tim Chatting with Scott Dowd from the New England Aquarium outside the Ornamental Fish International booth.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Water Bats!!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a large event strictly devoted to ornamental fish and invertebrates. The show is also well known for its fish and aquarium show. Here producers enter fish, planted tanks and marine aquarium displays. THey are judged by experts and the winners announced. It is another great way for producers to showcase their products.<\/p>\n

The Fish Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Eric very excited about a red arowana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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and the Bettas!!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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THere are also two days of educational seminars, addressing key issues in the industry. Topics covered over the past two days focused on international perspectives on a changing industry and maintaining of improving quality of the animals traded. Speakers from multiple countries provided a diverse range of views, experiences and opinions. Specific topics included:<\/p>\n