Aqua Forest Aquarium led a DOOA SHIZUKU workshop on mini paludarium creation at Aquashella 2026, New Jersey, held Sept. 12 and 13 in Edison, drawing on its role as the official U.S. distributor of original Aqua Design Amano (ADA) products.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The New Jersey edition of Aquashella 2026 took place Sept. 12 and 13 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison, with a schedule that included aquascaping masterclasses, contests and a workshop. Among those sessions was a DOOA SHIZUKU workshop presented on the Feature Stage by Aqua Forest Aquarium, the company that distributes original ADA products in the United States.
When Did Aquashella 2026 New Jersey Take Place?
The Aquashella New Jersey dates were Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 and 13, 2026, and the organizer pitched the festival to everyone from experienced hobbyists to first-time visitors. Freshwater and saltwater aquatics, aquascaping and koi ponds anchored the floor, while a Speaker Stage and a Feature Stage ran the program.
The organizer's posted schedule listed an aquascaping masterclass from Daichi Araki on Saturday's Speaker Stage and the aquascaping contest awards on Sunday. Aqua Forest Aquarium presented a scaping contest and the SHIZUKU workshop.
Aqua Forest Aquarium describes the DOOA Glass Pot SHIZUKU workshop as a hands-on session on creating mini paludaria for aquascapers, which it hosted earlier in the Dallas, Texas, Aquashella event. A paludarium combines water and land in a single planted display.
The company offered the same-named session for Aquashella in Dallas in May, and the New Jersey appearance carried that format east. Its Dallas presentation featured a booth built around the full ADA system, mini paludariums and a fully automated DOOA paludarium system.
Why Do Original Aqua Design Amano Products Matter to Aquascapers?
Authentic ADA products matter because ADA is closely tied to Takashi Amano, the creator of Nature Aquarium Style. That origin makes provenance a real question for buyers comparing nature aquarium equipment, and it underpins the standing behind a session such as SHIZUKU.
Three points support it:
- Official status: Original ADA products reach U.S. buyers through the company, which serves as their official distributor.
- Direct training: The team received in-person training from Takashi Amano and was certified.
- Shipping: Free shipping applies to most products, with an effort underway to expand it.
Together, the Feature Stage workshop, aquascaping contest and two-day event schedule positioned Aqua Forest Aquarium as a practical resource for planted tank enthusiasts seeking original ADA products, hands-on instruction and nature aquarium expertise.
About Aqua Forest Aquarium
Aqua Forest Aquarium, also known as AFA, is a nature aquarium retailer that has served hobbyists in the United States since 2005, selling products from Japan and other countries alongside tanks, plants, lighting and livestock. The company also provides aquarium design, installation and maintenance services.
Media Contact
George Lo, Aqua Forest Aquarium, 1 (717) 928-0683, [email protected], https://aquaforestaquarium.com
SOURCE Aqua Forest Aquarium
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