As part of The World of Nature Aquarium initiative, ADA participated in Aquashella Dallas 2025, a major aquarium event held on May 17–18 in the United States. This consumer-focused exhibition was held in collaboration with our U.S. distributor, Aqua Forest Aquarium, where we showcased ADA products at a joint booth.
The event took place in Dallas, Texas, a major city in the southern U.S. and the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the country. True to the phrase “Texas-sized,” everything from the cars to the hamburgers—and of course, the famous BBQ—was noticeably bigger than what we’re used to in Japan.
 
From the opening day, the venue saw long lines of attendees eagerly waiting to enter, reflecting the strong excitement for the event. Among approximately 120 exhibitors, the ADA booth stood out, featuring a full presentation of Nature Aquarium displays, System Paluda, Cell and other paludarium products, along with ADA’s signature glassware and stainless-steel tools.
One of the main attractions was the live aquascaping of a 1200mm aquarium by ADA SUIKEI Creator, Daichi Araki. The authenticity and artistry of the ADA Nature Aquarium drew large crowds—so much so that the surrounding walkways became congested. At the end of the event, the ADA booth was honored with the “Best in Show” award, given to the most outstanding exhibit.
 
There was also a high-level aquascaping contest held on-site, where Araki served as a judge. The competition was impressive in both quality and creativity, and on the second day, an award ceremony was held, offering opportunities for interaction with participants and fellow judges from the U.S. and the Netherlands.
Following our successful appearance in San Francisco last July, this marks our second consecutive year participating in a U.S. event. It reaffirmed just how many enthusiastic ADA fans there are in America, and it served as a great opportunity for newcomers to discover ADA and experience our brand firsthand.
 
Numerous YouTubers from across the U.S. also attended and filmed their impressions at the venue, so you can catch highlights of the event on their channels as well.

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