Description
An afternoon with Tom Ryan: Live Aquascaping Masterclass
📅 Date: Saturday, 5th December 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Location: Wirral Aquatics, Moreton, Wirral, CH460PA
⏰ Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Location: Wirral Aquatics, Moreton, Wirral, CH460PA
Wirral Aquatics is incredibly proud to announce a monumental event for the UK fishkeeping and aquascaping community. On Saturday, 5th December, we are hosting Tom Ryan, the highest-ranked UK aquascaper in IAPLC history!
Fresh off making history as the first British scaper to break into the world's Top 10 in 2025, and then following it up with another top 30 finish in 2026! Tom is bringing his elite, world-class expertise right here to the Wirral.
What to Expect:
- Live Masterclass Build (12pm – 5pm): Watch a master at work as Tom creates a breathtaking nature aquarium live, detailing his layout philosophy, hardscape selection, and planting techniques.
- Insiders' Secrets and Q&A: Learn the exact substrate systems, lighting parameters, and plant care secrets Tom uses to achieve his historic global rankings.
- Exclusive Goody Bags: Every attendee will walk away with a fantastic goody bag packed with premium products from our incredible event sponsors.
- 10% In-Store Discount (5pm – 6pm): For the final hour of the event, enjoy an exclusive 10% discount across the shop. It is the perfect time to stock up on hardscape, plants, or gear for your next project!
- Light refreshments provided
Whether you are a beginner, looking to step up your first planted tank, or a seasoned hobbyist aiming for the next IAPLC, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn from the very best in the country.
Spaces are strictly limited for this exclusive masterclass, so don't wait. See you there!
📈 His IAPLC Journey
Over just a few years, he has shown an incredible upward trajectory, consistently placing in the elite "Top 27" world rankings:
- 2022: 449th Place ("In the Arms of the Amazon")
- 2023: 279th Place ("Land Below the Wind"
- 2024: 22nd Place ("Closing")
- 2025: 9th Place ("Golden Hour") — The highest UK rank ever
- 2026: 27th Place ("Refuge")
