EXOAQUA 2026 – XIPHO and GUPPY Carnevale

Official Announcement of the National Exhibition of Aquarium Fish, Reptiles, and Skills

Open Championship of the Czech Republic in Breeding Livebearers (Guppy, Xipho, and Molly) – Czech Open
Following the championship exhibitions organized by the former association Akvárium, established in 1899.

Organizer: AQUARIO & spol. n.o., ID: 27016439 | aquario@aquario-euro.net

Member of IKGH – International Kuratorium Guppy High-breeding
Václav Schebelle – Associate judge for clubs for the 2026 European Championship season
Held as part of the exhibition EXOTIKA 2026
Date: October 28 to November 1, 2026 (Wednesday to Sunday)

Program 2026:
- Competitive Exhibition: Championship of the Czech Republic in Breeding Guppy, Xipho, and Molly.
- Natural Biotopes: Exhibition display – Central America, Amazon, Africa, Asia.
- Aquascaping: Exhibition of "aqua players" (tanks 0–200 l).
- Aquarium Free: Open competition creation and presentation by aquarists (tanks over 200 l).
- Marine Aquariums: Exhibition display (octopuses, seahorses, corals, etc.).
- Snails and Beetles: Bred forms from Africa.
- Orchid: Thematic flower exhibition.
- Antiquarian: Specialized literature from the relevant fields.
- Lectures: Marine aquaristics, genetics, invasive species + GMOs, Czech aquarium pond, and more.

Details of the Exhibitions:
Championship Exhibition: Conducted according to the global regulations of IKGH.

Guppy: collection of 3 males + 1 female, or pairs (male + female). Evaluated on consistent traits (fin shape, color, size, vitality).
Xipho and Molly: always a pair with consistent traits.
Biotope Exhibits: A glimpse into pure nature without artificial decorations and visible technology.
RETRO Exhibition: A reminder of the beginnings of aquaristics in Europe.
Aquascaping: A modern style of aquaristics emphasizing the harmony of plants, light, and decorations.
Snails and Beetles: Exhibition and sales display (African snails, terrestrial crustaceans – "pigs," etc.).

The exhibitions will showcase both natural and highly bred forms. The event will include the sale of fish from domestic breeders and the distribution of the AQUA directory (contacts for breeders of specific species).

NEW: Open Amateur Exhibition with Sales
We invite all hobby aquarists to showcase their breeding strains of GUPPY, XIPHO, and MOLLY to the wider public. Separate tanks will be prepared for registered participants (smaller exhibition tanks and larger sales tanks).

We encourage all aquarists and clubs to participate! Come compare your breeding successes and experience the prestigious atmosphere of the championship.

Further organizational information will follow, or we will provide it in person.

On behalf of AQUARIO & spol.

Václav Schebelle