Lets Talk About - Korea International Aquascaping Contest (KIAC 2023) Results

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KIAC 2023 - Korea International Aquascaping Contest results were announce on 29th July and here I am to talk about the beautiful scapes with a focus on Indian entries to promote the nature aquarium hobby in India.

In the video, I have I'll let you explore the criteria for participation and the breathtaking setups that enthralled the judges. Uncover the resources and creativity required to build these captivating aquariums and find inspiration in nature to create your own aquatic paradise.

This video is approved with permission from the respective KIAC officials on Instagram, and appropriate credit to the original sources will be given.

Official video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdATjxJ0HWo
Results: https://kiac.kr/2023
IAPLC guidelines: https://iaplc.com/e/application/
ADA nature gallery: https://youtu.be/2g_H9XPSDhA
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-- Contents of the video --

00:00 - Intro
00:54 - About Korea International Aquascaping
01:22 - KIAC 2023 results
07:24 - Top 30
08:38 - Rank 25 - Rahul mukherjee
12:54 - Top 10
17:38 - Rank 1 - Grand prize
18:50 - How to participate?
19:34 - How to build contest level tank?
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About KIAC:

KIAC (Korea International Aquascaping Contest) is an aquascaping contest organized by KAA (Korea Aquascape Association) since 2018. It was a Korean-only event until 2021 and has expanded to an international event from 2022. KIAC pursues a purely contest consisting of only Aquascapers for all managements, judges, and participants.

Website: https://kiac.kr/main
Youtube @kaa6490
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korea_aquascape
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????BACTERIA STARTER KIT: (for all types of aquariums)

1. API Water Care 4+: https://amzn.to/3M59Flp
2. Aquatic Remedies X bac: https://amzn.to/3qfttbQ
3. Aquatic Remedies Micro Life S2: https://amzn.to/3qemrEf

⚗️LIQUID & FERTILIZERS: (best results for low-tech tank)

1. The 2hr Aquarist APT Zero Aquatic Plant Fertilizer: https://amzn.to/3Qk6iHO
2. API Nutro Plus: https://amzn.to/3M3XXYk
3. Aquatic Remedies Stress Heal: https://amzn.to/3erAKm4

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1. SunSun HW-303B External Canister Filter with UV: https://amzn.to/3d2BsWQ
2. SunSun HBL-803 Hang On External Filter: https://amzn.to/3QyGSGt
3. SunSun XQP-1000F Series Multi-Function Submersible Filter: https://amzn.to/3KWSj9X
4. Sunsun CT-202 Series Adjustable Oxygen Air Pump https://amzn.to/3eb26gu
5. SunSun XQP-1000 Series Multi-Function Submersible Pump

????LIGHTS (good for low-tech and no Co2 aquariums):

1. SUNSUN - ADE-400C Planted Tank LED Light | For 480-650mm tanks: https://www.aquariumsindia.com/shop/lighting-units/planted-aquarium/neo-helios-wrgb-plant-led-xp-600/
2. Neo Helios XP600 WRGB Light 32W | Suitable Tank size: 60cm – 75cm: https://bit.ly/40BINRc
3. AST Super Bright LED Fixture | 10w | Aquarium Light: https://amzn.to/3DJTzeg
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1. Goldmedal Curve Plus 205101 Plastic 240 i-Strip LED Spike Guard Adaptors: https://amzn.to/3u8nFJ
2. GM 3011 2 Pin Travel Universal Multi-Plug with Surge Protector & Indicator: https://amzn.to/3s4cFF1
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