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Now, the ARIUM Festival returns for the third consecutive year, having been established as the absolute institution and the annual milestone that defines the hobby community.

We invite you to explore an upgraded program, rich in specialized actions and experiential experiences that redefine our relationship with natural ecosystems.

Second day
Saturday, May 16th , 2026
Third day
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
11:00
A spherical glass terrarium with lush vegetation consisting of mosses, ferns, and decorative rocks, featuring a magnified highlight of an isopod on its natural substrate. This image accompanies the presentation "Isopods: From Nature to the Terrarium" by D. Lysikatos and M. Protopappas.
"Isopods: From Nature to Terrarium – Introduction and Care"
Speakers: Dimitris Lysikatos (Acanthicus.gr) – Marinos Protopappas (Reptilia Nostra)
12:00
A detailed depiction of a discus fish featuring dominant vibrant orange coloration and crisp white details on the fins, set within an environment simulating its natural habitat with driftwood roots and a dark background. This photograph promotes Christian Kubitschka’s specialized presentation on the genetics of wild Tefe Royal and Blue Moon discus at the ARIUM Festival.
«Wild Discus . Τhe genetics of tefe royal and blue moon»
Speaker: CK-Discus - Christian Kubitschka (There will be a translation into Greek.)
13:00
A closed glass jar (terrarium) with a metal lid, placed on a wooden log. Inside, there is a miniature forest featuring lush green moss, ferns, decorative stones, and small red mushrooms. This image accompanies the workshop 'Closed Terrarium Construction Presentation' by Leda Diamantopoulou (Mount Moss).
Workshop "Presentation of closed terrarium construction"
Presentation: Leda Diamantopoulou - mount-moss.com (aka Mount Moss)
14:30
Ένα εντυπωσιακό βιοτοπικό ενυδρείο με "blackwater" αισθητική, που περιλαμβάνει πυκνές ρίζες δέντρων, πεσμένα φύλλα στον πυθμένα και φυσικά φυτά που θυμίζουν τροπικό ποτάμι. Μικρά κοπάδια από νέον και άλλα τροπικά ψάρια κολυμπούν κάτω από απαλό, ατμοσφαιρικό φωτισμό. Η εικόνα πλαισιώνει την ομιλία «Βιοτοπικά Ενυδρεία» του Δημήτρη Λυσίκατου (Acanthicus.gr).
"Biotope Aquariums"
Speaker: Dimitris Lysikatos – Acanthicus.gr
16:00
A detailed 3D aquarium background representing a realistic, rocky slope. Intricate wood branches, a dark substrate with organic materials, and light rays piercing through the water are visible, creating an authentic sense of wilderness. The image frames the "3D Background Construction" Workshop by Panagiotis Stefanis (aka Exonerd).
Workshop "3D background creation"
Presentation: Panagiotis Stefanis (aka Exonerd)
19:00
Photo of the official "Best of Discus 2026 Grand Champion" award for the ARIUM Festival. The award is crafted from transparent acrylic, features the distinctive discus shape, and is inscribed with the number "1" and the year "2026," symbolizing the competition's top distinction. The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, 16/05/2026, at 19:00.
Disc Competition Award Ceremony - Awards.
10:30
Aquascaping demonstration: a sample of an aquascaping demonstration with creative aquarium design.
Workshop "Living Landscapes in Water: The Art of Aquascaping"
Presentation: Idomeneos Stratakis (aka ido_aqua_scape) – Misirlis Aquarium
12:00
A detailed depiction of a discus fish featuring dominant vibrant orange coloration and crisp white details on the fins, set within an environment simulating its natural habitat with driftwood roots and a dark background. This photograph promotes Christian Kubitschka’s specialized presentation on the genetics of wild Tefe Royal and Blue Moon discus at the ARIUM Festival.
«How to choose pairs for Breeding Discus»
Speaker: CK-Discus - Christian Kubitschka (There will be a translation into Greek.)
13:00
A green chameleon perched on a branch, set against a backdrop of lush green vegetation. This image accompanies the announcement for the talk "General Principles of Reptile Conservation: A Veterinary Approach!" by veterinarian Dr. Christina Doukaki, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 13:00.
"General Principles of Reptile Conservation. Veterinary Approach!"
Speaker: Dr. Christina Doukaki. Veterinarian.
14:00
A landscape photograph of the Rio Xingu in the Amazon, featuring dense vegetation and a small boat on the water. The title "Rio Xingu" is prominently displayed in the center in large white letters. The image accompanies the video presentation of Dimitris Lysikatos' (Acanthicus.gr) expedition for the ARIUM Festival, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 14:00.
"Video presentation, expedition to Rio Xingu"
Presentation: Dimitris Lysikatos – Acanthicus.gr
16:00
A high-definition photograph of a paludarium housed within a glass enclosure featuring sloped side panels. The setup includes a water section at the base and a lush terrestrial zone with ferns, mosses, and bromeliads growing over rocks and driftwood, while a small waterfall flows into the pool. This image accompanies the talk "Paludariums: Challenge or Trend?" by Marinos Protopapas (Reptilia Nostra) at the ARIUM Festival, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 16:00.
"Palludariums. Challenge or fashion?"
Speaker: Marinos Protoppapas – Reptilia Nostra