Registration for Breeders

Only aquarists who have bred their own fish and plants are permitted to participate in our ornamental fish exchange. It is also permitted to offer individual specimens from one’s own stock that are no longer suitable for keeping.

Both hobby breeders and breeders operating as a main or secondary business may offer fish and plants they have bred themselves.

Vendors who can be shown to have specifically purchased animals for the purpose of selling them at the fair will be excluded.

Completing and submitting the registration form does not guarantee that the required space will be made available. Registrations will be processed in the order in which they are received; in the event of overbooking, they will be cancelled and the fees paid will be refunded.

The stand fee is €15.00 per metre, plus a cake donation for our cake buffet per stand (including a printed recipe).

The vendor’s stand must be fully set up and ready for viewing by 9.30 am on the day of the fair.

The VDA market regulations must be observed!

By registering, you agree to our privacy policy.

Registration as a breeder for the market

To register for our breeder list, please email us and create a profile on https://vivaristic.community.
Thank you very much!






    Checklist for the exchange

    Here you will find a brief overview of everything you need to bear in mind at our exchange – in any case, however, the following applies:

    We are organising a trade fair where we only provide the tables! Breeders must bring all their own equipment.

    Animals must be displayed exclusively in aquariums.

    Pre-packaging animals in bags is prohibited at trade fairs organised by the Aquarienclub Braunschweig e.V.

    Waterproof sheeting to cover the tables
    Aquariums
    Aeration system or filter
    Heater (except for cold-water fish)
    Lighting
    Electricity is available, up to a maximum of 1000 watts per breeder (per stand). If more is required, please specify this when registering.
    Multi-socket power strip, extension cables
    Privacy screens between and behind the aquariums
    Possibly covers for the aquariums if there are fish prone to jumping
    Thermometers in some aquariums
    Even if they are display tanks: some decoration / hiding places
    Several landing nets and catch cups
    Fish sales bags (with rounded corners), rubber bands
    Paper bags or similar for darkening and insulating the fish sales bags – no fish sales bag may be handed out without insulation/a paper bag!
    Description labels for the animals and plants on offer must be displayed in a way that is legible to visitors. Information:
    Scientific name
    Trade name/common name
    Care requirements such as water parameters and temperature range
    Size of adult animals
    Distribution range/breeding form
    Exchange value/price
    Shelves (“towers”) must be constructed so that they are stable and cannot tip over! The organiser is responsible for the structural stability of the sales stand.

    The grower is responsible for the structural stability of the stall. Nothing must wobble, nor must the stall be so narrow that it could tip over.
    An emergency supply of hot and cold water is available. If you require water of a different quality, you must bring your own in containers.

    The use of immersion heaters is generally prohibited.

    Water parameters in Braunschweig
    Water hardness and source

    Water hardness: With a hardness level between 3.4 and 7.0 °dH, Braunschweig’s drinking water is classified as very soft.
    Water supplier: BS|Energy is responsible for the water supply in Braunschweig.
    Water sources: The water comes mainly from the Harz region (Ecker Dam) and from regional groundwater wells.
    Current readings: https://www.bs-energy.de/produkte/wasser/analysen/#/
    The drinking water in Braunschweig is of very high quality and safe in accordance with the German Drinking Water Ordinance.
    Stocking density in retail aquariums
    The following requirements apply to stocking density in retail aquariums:

    Livebearers, tetras, barbs, labyrinth fish and killifish
    up to 2 cm from 7 litres: 30 fish
    up to 2 cm from 15 litres: 40 fish
    2–4 cm from 7 litres: 20 fish
    2–4 cm from 15 litres: 30 fish
    from 5 cm from 7 litres: 15 fish
    from 5 cm from 15 litres: 25 fish
    These species are peaceful schooling fish; being in a group gives them a sense of security.

    Cichlids
    6–8 cm from 12 litres: 6–8 fish
    6–8 cm from 25 litres: 10–15 fish
    from 10 cm from 25 litres: 10 fish

    Angelfish
    from 9 litres: 2 fish or 1 pair
    from 25 litres: 6 fish

    In particular, the aquariums must be large enough for the fish to fit comfortably with their fins outstretched.

    Catfish
    3–5 cm (from 9 litres): 10 fish
    3–5 cm (from 12 litres): 15 fish
    3–5 cm (from 25 litres): 30 fish
    6–12 cm (from 9 litres): 4 fish
    6–12 cm from 12 litres: 6–8 fish
    6–12 cm from 25 litres: 12–15 fish
    Young antenna catfish feel much more at home in a group until they reach sexual maturity at around 6 cm,
    so the stocking density can be slightly higher here.

    Cory catfish
    2–4 cm from 7 litres: 30 fish
    As the armoured catfish is a schooling fish, the presence of conspecifics provides them with a sense of security. This contributes to
    calm within the group.

    Male betta fish
    One male per 1 litre in the sales tank or compartment.

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