(and i hope you don't mind me posting this but you're too modest to do it yourself)

Zig has placed 15th (in the world) in the 2008 AquaDesignAmano (ADA) aquascaping contest. This is the premier contest for Aquascapers worldwide and is a major recognition of his huge talent.

Well done man. Well deserved. Post pics as soon as the rules allow?

That's brilliant, very well done Zig, you're fast reaching Celebrity status in the planted tank world. Something for us all to aspire to, I think.

John

Well done Zig!!!! congrats. mate, surely it was the pygmy rasboras that clinched it????!!!!!
That is some achivement!!!!

Well done. That is an incredible achievement. Can't wait to see the pics.

haha right, celebrity me arse the boys down in the ITFS meeting on a tuesday would have none of that celebrity s***e, soon put you in your place!! flower arrangeing in fish tanks for oul women I tell ya, you need to get into some of those aggressive African cichlids instead!!!!

Well yes I was sort of hoping somebody would NOT post this up because yes I am too modest I'm sure people are fed up saying well done zig on this board as well and here's just another one

Well it puts Ireland on the aquascaping map thats probably the most important thing here. Its a hard one to explain to my friends how position 15 is a good result, Oh you came 15th in an aquascaping competition, you mean you didn't win! oh right!

I have to say I was delighted its a big deal for me, position 15 gets you in the prizes. I was the top placed westerner in the competition as well which was pretty sweet. The competition is dominated by Asian entrants. Unfortunatly I can't post the picture of the tank that won it for me, the rules don't allow this until after the prize winning ceremony in Japan on 13 Sept 2008 (which I won't be attending btw, too expensive, flights alone about 1200 quid!) ADA then publish a picture list for of the top 27 tanks which are the prize winners, these are then published in 20 or so aquarium related magazines around the world. The pictures can be used on forums at that stage.

Thanks Andy John and CJackson, Drew the fish were perfect for the tank and still going strong, definitely the clincher mate thats another load of your fish I'm trying to make famous still haven't heard about that film btw.

There's a pdf file on this link with all the contest results and details from this year.

http://www.adana.co.jp/index_e.php

PS Andy your going to get me in trouble over on UKaps with comments like "Ireland does it better again" hehe, rubbing salt into the wounds there I tell ya

Thanks everyone.

Excellent, congratulations. Best placed Westenern. That is some achievement.

Of course we want to hear, it's great to have results like that on the forum or in the club. Don't be so modest.

How about a compromise a planted tank with africans

Fair play to you Zig, that is some achievement. Can't wait to see the tank.

Peter

zig wrote:


PS Andy your going to get me in trouble over on UKaps with comments like "Ireland does it better again" hehe, rubbing salt into the wounds there I tell ya

Thanks everyone.

Ah, yer man started it with the 'pity you're not British...' comment. i couldn't resist!

Zig,

Congratulations on your achievement ! This is fantastic ! well done

Valerie

well done zig its great to hear you are going from strength to strength. looking forward to seeing the photos. Its some achievement being the best placed westerner. What kind of prizes do they award for this kind of thing. Its a pity they wont pay for you to fly over to the award ceremony it would be a nice trip. congratulations