The Aquatic Gardeners Association, Inc. is an international nonprofit
organization of aquatic plant enthusiasts, which appeals to both beginners and
experienced hobbyists alike. The AGA publishes a (paper) quarterly journal called
The Aquatic Gardener (or TAG
), the only English language
journal devoted to aquarium plants and planted aquaria. AGA
members receive a FREE subscription to TAG and all
special publications. Members also can purchase back issues,
DVDs, and t-shirts. We also hold a bi-annual convention and an online aquascaping contest.
The results of this year's AGA Aquascaping Contest are now posted at https://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2019/ for your viewing pleasure.
We are pleased to announce that physical media of our recent 2019 convention are now available for purchase by AGA members at aquatic-gardeners.org. Included on the single Blu-Ray (or two DVDs) are all six full-length talks, Dennis Wong's four-hour demo (edited down to a single hour with continuous Q&A throughout), the hobby discussion panel, the Wabi Kusa demo and workshop highlights, and all the vendor 'micro' talks. That's almost ten hours of material!
You can still purchase the streaming version for only $15. Streaming is also included free with the disk purchase.
The Aquatic Gardener Vol. 32 No. 3 has been published! This issue includes:
~ From the President by Cheryl Rogers
~ Great Aquashops: Aquarium Design Store by Luca Galarraga
~ Competitive Aquascaping–Rescaping or Moving on to the Next Aquascape by Jeff Miotke
~ The 2019 AGA Convention by Sheila Garl
~ Immobile Iwagumi and Continuously Changing Aquatic Plants by Aqua Design Amano
~ Tips and Tricks for Dutch Style Aquascaping: Contrast and Anti-Symmetry by Vin Kutty
~ Integrating Wabi-Kusa into the Aquascape by Jack McCarley
ON THE COVER: Gallery display paludarium at Aquarium Design Group by Jeff Senske, Houston, Texas, USA.
Membership in the Aquatic Gardeners Association includes this magazine free four times per year. To obtain the journal, please visit our membership page.
The Aquatic Gardener Vol. 32 No. 2 has been published! This issue includes:
~ From the President by Cheryl Rogers
~ Great Aquashops by Luca Galarraga
~ Competitive Aquascaping–An Aquascaper’s Journey by Jeff Miotke
~ Dave Wilson and Aquagreen, an Adventure Down Under by Karen Randall
~ Long-Term Maintenance of the Beautiful Impression of an Aquascape by Aqua Design Amano
~ How To Make a Planted Vase by Joseph A. Brunner
~ Tips and Tricks for Dutch Style Aquascaping: Streets by Vin Kutty
~ Limnophila wilsonii Kasselmann, a New Species from Australia by Christel Kasselmann
ON THE COVER: AGA 2018 Third Place Aquatic Garden 28-60L, "Amor Patris" by John Pini.
Membership in the Aquatic Gardeners Association includes this magazine free four times per year. To obtain the journal, please visit our membership page.
The Aquatic Gardener Vol. 32 No. 1 has been published! This issue includes:
~ From the President by Cheryl Rogers
~ Great Aquashops by Luca Galarraga
~ What Makes a Paludarium by Chris Teem
~ Competitive Aquascaping–Techniques for Getting Started by Jeff Miotke
~ Broadening the Range of Expression With The Way The Substrate Is Built by Aqua Design Amano
~ Some Rules for Dutch Style Aquascaping by Vin Kutty
~ Novice Level Aquascaping by Alec Brown
ON THE COVER: AGA 2018 Best of Show and First Place Aquatic Garden 320L or Larger, "Soul" by Luis Carlos Galarraga.
Membership in the Aquatic Gardeners Association includes this magazine free four times per year. To obtain the journal, please visit our membership page.
The AGA awarded free memberships to two winners of the Aquarium Beautiful competition at the Big Fish Deal February 15-17, 2019. The Big Fish Deal is an annual event hosted by the Capital Cichlid Association in Maryland. Nick Kinser won the "Aquascape Under 10 Gallons" category (top photo) and Becca Goldring won the "Aquascape Over 10 Gallons" category (bottom photo).
The Aquarium Beautiful competition turns the floor of the hotel into a freshwater aquatic paradise. The contest features aquariums of all shapes and sizes on display for the public during the event. Be sure to check it out next year!
