ACQUARIAITALIA 2026 will take place over an exhibition area of more than 8,000 square meters, carefully designed to offer visitors a complete, immersive and truly engaging experience in the world of aquarium keeping. The layout has been planned to ensure an intuitive and functional flow, allowing everyone — enthusiasts, newcomers and industry professionals alike — to explore every facet of this fascinating hobby.
In Hall 2, visitors will find the public sales area, featuring corals, plants, fish, accessories, aquariums and everything that can capture the attention of any aquarium enthusiast. Hall 1 will host the companies and brands of the sector, along with the many themed exhibitions we are currently preparing. To help you plan your visit, we invite you to consult our dedicated page — always up to date and easily accessible from your smartphone — which will be published shortly before the event.
Our mission, as enthusiasts first and organizers second, is to create a cohesive and shared event, built around what aquarists truly want to find at a trade show. Thanks to the surveys conducted before, during and after the first edition — and, above all, thanks to the experience gained — we now have a clear understanding of what the aquarium community is looking for.
And we fully intend to deliver it, without compromise.
For this reason, we have organized the sales area following the concept of the “ideal trade show.”
On the left, freshwater aquariums; on the right, marine aquariums: two distinct worlds, clearly separated and easy to navigate, without the risk of missing anything important. Completing the experience, a series of clear and visible informational panels will guide visitors through the stands — simple, effective and genuinely useful.
Following the same philosophy, we have created a large area entirely dedicated to live specimens: corals, marine fish and freshwater fish, all gathered in a single, well-organized zone. A space designed to be easy to explore and ideal for discovering the exhibitors’ offerings.
Thanks to the guided pathways, visiting this area will be even smoother and more enjoyable.
The general map will be updated shortly: we are working to make it even clearer, more intuitive and easier to read.
Here’s how we intend to use the space, provisionally divided:
MARINE LIFE: A Sea of Opportunities. The booths dedicated to marine life, each measuring 4×4 meters, offer a unique opportunity to discover the beauty of corals and marine fish. Each stand is equipped to hold up to 1,890 liters of water, distributed across specially designed frag tanks to maximize the visibility of marine specimens (estimated possible occupancy). With a total of 16 marine booths, the exhibition can host approximately 30,240 liters of seawater, creating a true miniature ocean, with at least 256 square meters dedicated to Marine Life and potentially more.
HALL 2: PUBLIC SALES AREA
Marine Livestock – A Sea of Opportunities
Twenty 4×4 meter stands entirely dedicated to the marine world. On display — and available for purchase — more than 8,000 corals, twice as many as the first edition, together with an outstanding selection of marine fish. A truly unique offering within the Italian aquarium scene. All of this will be complemented by exhibitions and activities that we will introduce in the coming weeks.
Freshwater Livestock – Nature on Display
Freshwater aquariums will also play a leading role. Each stand can host tanks ranging from 30×30×30 cm up to 100×40×45 cm, arranged on two or three levels to create a true “living wall” of nature.
Twenty 4×4 meter stands filled with fish, from the most iconic to the rarest species: Discus, Angelfish, Betta splendens, Caridina shrimp, Corydoras, all the way to large exotic highlights such as Arowana. A world waiting to be discovered, which we will gradually reveal through our channels.
Retailers – The Heart of the Show
With 25 stands of 4×4 meters, specialized retailers will represent the beating heart of the event. Here you will find equipment, accessories, aquariums, furnishings, tools and solutions for every type of setup, both freshwater and marine. A carefully curated selection for those who wish to purchase — but also for those who want to learn, ask questions and engage with true professionals.
Associations – Community and Culture
There will also be ample space for Italian aquarium associations, long active in the promotion, education and conservation of aquatic ecosystems. They will be present in large numbers and ready to engage visitors with enthusiasm, expertise and a strong sense of community.
HALL 1: COMPANIES AND EXHIBITIONS
A total of 75 stands of 4×4 meters dedicated to Italian, European and international companies.
The leading players in the industry will showcase the very latest innovations in technology, equipment, lighting, nutrition, aquarium management and advanced materials. Everything will be integrated into our thematic pathways, specifically designed to create a direct and engaging connection between companies and visitors.
And then, the exhibitions.
At least one marine fish exhibition, one freshwater fish exhibition and one entirely dedicated to the world of Aquascaping, along with much more that we will unveil in the coming months. It will be an extraordinary journey through three different worlds, united by the same passion.
Because ACQUARIAITALIA is a trade show created by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. And for this reason, it cannot — and will not — disappoint.
In summary
ACQUARIAITALIA is not just an exhibition.
It is a major event where passion, innovation and discovery come together, designed to engage professionals, experts, newcomers and curious visitors alike.
A carefully crafted space, built with vision and sensitivity, to showcase and celebrate every aspect of Italian and European aquarium keeping.