Seven fantastic new aquatic, reptile and water garden innovations have been confirmed as this year’s winners of the coveted AQUA 2021 New Product Awards.

The winners were chosen by a panel of highly respected retailers from an entry of more than 80 products on the first morning of the two-day exhibition.

The judges were impressed by the high standard of innovation on show. Their decisions took into account a number of guideline criteria such as product innovation, design, quality, packaging and value for money.

The awards were presented by Mark Winter, chairman of OATA Impact Exhibitions, the organisers of AQUA 2021.

Here is a full list of the winners together with the judges’ comments:

Marine Food, Care, Accessories & Decor

Winner: Fuzz Out

Entered by: Aquatic Now (stand J11/H11)

The judges said: This is a unique all-in-one filtration media dedicated to the removal of hair algae. It also removes toxins, metals, odours, organics and phosphates.

Marine Equipment & Aquaria

Winner: Reef Delete

Entered by: Aquatic Now (stand J11/H11)

The judges said: This is a stand out product, showcasing the very best in innovation. It’s also a professional looking piece of equipment. It has great packaging and is a truly unique product.

Freshwater Equipment & Aquaria

Winner: CrystalSkim Aquarium

Entered by: Oase UK (stand D21)

The judges said: It’s a well-built, solid piece of equipment with an acceptable price point. It feels new and innovative.

Aquarium Food, Care, Accessories & Decor

Winner: Absolute Wormer+

Entered by: Cloverleaf (stand C11)

The judges said: This product helps to address an issue that is not discussed enough…and that is worming fish. It’s a range of three anti-wormer treatments  designed for use in freshwater tanks with invertebrates.

Pond Equipment & Construction

Winner: Tempest

Entered by: Evolution Aqua (stand G51)

The judges said: This is an amazingly good and efficient product that will help to deliver crystal clear water. It offers additional mechanical and biological filtration.

Pond Food, Care, Accessories & Decor

Winner: Pro-Tect Advanced Dosing System

Entered by: Cloverleaf (stand C11)

The judges said: This could develop into a revolutionary product. It will bring technology usually associated with the marine world to the pond sector.

Reptile 

Winner: biOrb Earth

Entered by: Oase UK (stand D21)

The judges said: This is an outstanding vivarium with everything you could possibly need. Every aspect of this product’s environment – temperature, humidity and lighting – is controllable via an app.