Two days. Three worlds of nature.
Twelve incredible systems.
Aqua Atlantis, in collaboration with ADA South Africa, invites you to our biggest ADA event yet. Join us for an extraordinary weekend of live aquascaping, specialist knowledge and creative inspiration with Hiten Goolab of ADA South Africa and Nikita Rademeyer, ADA Ambassador and experienced aquascaper.
Taking place on 28 and 29 November 2026 at the Woodstock Exchange in Cape Town, The Art of Nature celebrates the artistry of Nature Aquariums, the elegance of Iwagumi and the diverse world of DOOA.
Whether you are creating your first planted aquarium or refining your next competition layout, discover practical techniques, fresh ideas and inspiration to take your aquascaping further.
28 & 29 November
Saturday & Sunday 2026
10:00 – 15:00
Both days
Woodstock Exchange
66 Albert Road, Cape Town
R750 per person
Full Weekend Pass · Limited spaces
Attend. Be Inspired. Stand a Chance to Win.
One lucky attendee will take home a beautiful ADA LAB KAKU POT.
The ADA LAB KAKU POT will be personally scaped live by Hiten Goolab during Sunday's seminar, and one lucky attendee will WIN this very creation and take it home!
How to Enter
Every day you attend counts as one entry into the giveaway.
This exclusive giveaway is in addition to the complimentary gift bag received by every attendee.
Competition Style Nature Aquarium
ADA W900 with Hiten Goolab
Watch Hiten Goolab create a complete ADA W900 Nature Aquarium, demonstrating the techniques and creative decisions behind a competition style aquascape, with IAPLC season in mind.
Explore composition, balance, depth, hardscape placement, plant selection and substrate preparation. Discover how these elements work together to transform an aquarium into a living work of art.
The demonstration system will feature
Experience this premium ADA system coming together, with opportunities to ask questions and gain insight into both the equipment and the aquascaping process.
Shallow Iwagumi and the World of DOOA
With Hiten Goolab and Nikita Rademeyer
ADA 60F Shallow Iwagumi with Hiten Goolab
Hiten will create an ADA 60F Shallow Iwagumi, exploring the beauty of stone composition, proportion and open space.
Discover how carefully selected stones and thoughtful planting create a balanced landscape within a shallow aquarium, presented on an elegant ADA glass cabinet.
The demonstration system will feature
Ten DOOA Systems with Nikita Rademeyer
Explore ten different DOOA systems with Nikita Rademeyer, an ADA Ambassador and experienced aquascaper. Nikita will showcase creative approaches to working with different vessels, plants and growing environments, bringing a collection of distinctive living displays to life.
Learn about different soil systems, plant selection and planting techniques, with inspiration for creating your own miniature worlds of nature at home.
Across the weekend, twelve systems will showcase a variety of aquascaping styles, ADA substrates, specialised equipment and fascinating plants.
A Gift Bag for Every Attendee
Every attendee will receive a complimentary gift bag containing the same selection of gifts, as a special thank you for joining us for The Art of Nature.
Separate from the KAKU POT giveawayMeet the Aqua Atlantis Team
Join Danielle, Hendrik, Renald and Bright for a weekend celebrating our shared passion for aquascaping and bringing nature indoors. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, share your ideas and enjoy the opportunity to learn directly from Hiten and Nikita throughout the weekend.
- Admission to both seminar days
- An ADA W900 competition style aquascaping demonstration with Hiten Goolab
- An ADA 60F Shallow Iwagumi demonstration with Hiten Goolab
- Ten DOOA systems scaped by Nikita Rademeyer
- Practical insights into composition, hardscape, substrates, plants and specialist equipment
- Opportunities to ask questions and learn from both presenters
- A complimentary gift bag for every attendee
- One entry into the ADA LAB KAKU POT giveaway for each day you attend
Event Details
- Dates
- Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026
- Time
- 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on both days
- Venue
- Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
- Full Weekend Pass
- R750 per person, including both days
- Availability
- Spaces are limited
Don't just admire the art of nature.
Come experience its creation. Spaces are limited, so secure your weekend pass and join Aqua Atlantis and ADA South Africa for The Art of Nature.
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