The China International Pet Show — or CIPS 2025 — is celebrating its 29th edition and will take place in Guangzhou (Canton) from Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16.
This year marks a milestone for DaniReef: not only are we returning to cover the world’s largest aquarium trade show, but we have also been selected as an Official Media Partner of the event — a great honor for us. Even more exciting, we’ve also been appointed Official Media Partner for the 3rd Asia Clownfish Competition (China)! We can’t wait to bring you exclusive coverage of a show that is truly unlike anything in the Western aquarium world. If you want a taste of what’s coming, check out our 2017 editorial from our first visit: CIPS 2017: We were there and here’s what we saw.
CIPS: The 2025 Aquarium Event in Guangzhou
CIPS is the most important pet industry event in all of Asia, with a rapidly growing international reputation and a major focus on the aquarium sector — especially marine aquariums. The Asia Clownfish Competition alone demonstrates the level of passion and expertise involved. Covering more than 100,000 square meters, CIPS is the meeting point for Asian manufacturers and global distributors — a true world stage for the aquarium and pet industries.
The China International Pet Show returns to Guangzhou in 2025 from November 13–16 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex (Canton Fair Complex).
The first edition of CIPS took place in 1997 with just 86 exhibitors. Today, the show hosts more than 1,200 exhibitors across 130,000 square meters — a staggering expansion that mirrors China’s rise as a global market leader in the pet and aquarium industries.
A Trade-Only Event
Access to CIPS is reserved for registered professionals only. If you’re a retailer, distributor, or aquarium store owner, this is a unique opportunity to connect with top manufacturers from China, Korea, Japan, and beyond.
We’re sure this year will bring new surprises — and DaniReef will be there on-site to share them with you through articles, photos, and video reports.
Exhibitors at CIPS 2025 – The Aquarium Industry in Guangzhou, China
CIPS 2025 will feature hundreds of companies from across Asia — though “local” hardly applies to Chinese brands whose markets are larger than all of Europe combined. In total, about 380 aquarium-related companies will exhibit this year — an incredible number. For comparison, Interzoo 2024 had around 270 aquarium exhibitors — meaning CIPS will host 41% more!
Some of the most notable international and Italian brands include:
- Amtra Croci Asia (booth 10.3-B061)
- Aquarium Systems (booth 11.3-C061-2)
- Aquarialand (booth 9.3-D055)
- Boyu (booth 10.3-D001)
- Bubble Magus (booth 12.2 F065)
- Fauna Marin (booth 11.3-H021)
- Hailea (booth 11.3-D001)
- International Aquarium Supply Co. (Waterlife, Hagen, Fluval, Laguna, Nutrafin, Marina, Messner, NEWA, API, Haquoss) (booth 9.3-D051)
- JBL (booth 11.3-C061+)
- Jebao (booth 10.3-C041)
- Kamoer (booth 11.3-E085)
- Keloray (booth 11.3-G061)
- Macro Aqua (booth 13.1-D070)
- Neptunian Cube (booth 11.3-E061)
- Ocean Nutrition (booth 11.3-C061-1)
- Red Sea (booth 11.3-D051)
- Red Starfish (booth 11.3-G051)
- Sicce (booth Kunzhi Trading 11.3-C001)
- SmartReefs (booth 11.3-C013)
- Teco (booth AquaChina 11.3-C061)
- Tropic Marin (booth 11.3-C061-3)
- Zetlight (booth 11.3-D011)
These are just a few highlights from the extensive CIPS exhibitor list. Many brands will be represented by their distributors, so we expect to discover even more once on site.
3rd Asia Clownfish Competition (China) 2025: The Global Challenge in Guangzhou
One of the highlights of CIPS 2025 will be the 3rd Asia Clownfish Competition (China) — a prestigious event for breeders and clownfish enthusiasts. Organized by Haiyang with the official support of CIPS, the competition includes three main categories — Percula, Ocellaris, and Hybrid/Wild — and gathers participants from all over the world.
The international judging panel will include experts from Taiwan, Singapore, the United States, Thailand, and China, who will evaluate the healthiest and most beautiful specimens. Sponsors include leading aquarium brands such as Fluval, Nutrafin, Waterlife, NEWA, Cubic Aquarium Systems, API, and Bingo Aquatic Solutions, confirming the competition’s prestige and relevance.
DaniReef will attend as an official media partner, bringing exclusive coverage from Guangzhou — with interviews, photos, and stories dedicated to clownfish breeding and marine aquarium excellence.
Other CIPS 2025 Highlights
In addition to the clownfish competition, CIPS 2025 will host a wide range of international championships and themed contests covering nearly every aspect of the aquarium hobby. From the CIPS Global Arowana Championship and CIPS Global Tigerfish Championship to specialized tournaments for stingrays, goldfish, bettas, and medaka, the lineup brings together top breeders and some of the most iconic ornamental fish species in the world.
There will also be dedicated areas for collectors and specialty clubs, including the Guangdong Koi Association – Chinese Famous Koi Display, the Cichlid and Derivatives Show, and the Aquatic Plants Landscapers and Their Friends exhibition for aquascaping enthusiasts.
The event will once again feature artistic competitions such as the CIPS Biotope Aquarium Contest (CBAC), the International Aquascaping Contest (CIAC), the Marine Aquascaping Contest (CMAC), and the Open Ecological Aquarium Contest (COAC) — showcasing the world’s top aquascapers and their stunning underwater creations.
Overall, CIPS 2025 promises a true global celebration of aquarium passion — blending art, science, and innovation to honor aquatic biodiversity in every form.
Event Map
Here’s the location of CIPS 2025 in Guangzhou:
Official website: CIPS China International Pet Show
CIPS 2025 promises to be an outstanding event for discovering the latest trends and innovations in the Asian and global aquarium markets. DaniReef will be on-site to cover every highlight — from the most innovative booths to breathtaking competitions — with photos, videos, and exclusive interviews.
In collaboration with DaniReef.com — Europe’s leading reefkeeping magazine.
