Innovative new products for pond keepers plus keepers of reptiles and amphibians were acknowledged in the Aquatics Zone at PATS 2025 last weekend.
Acknowledging the importance of the Aquatics Zone, the dedicated area for reptile, aquatics and watergardening specialists, had its own New Product Showcase. The New Product Awards for the Zone were chosen by a team of retail experts in three categories – indoor, outdoor and reptile.
The Awards were presented to the winners by PATS 2025 event director Gordon Thomas.
A full list of winners with judges’ comments follows below.
PATS 2025 Aquatics Zone New Product Award Winners
Indoor
AxoStart
NT Labs
Judges said: AxoStart is a product that stands on its own, and is designed specifically for the growing-in-popularity market of axolotls. This overtakes normal dechlorinators as it is species specific.
Outdoor
Orbis Pond
Velda
Judges said: This is a visually appealing product for all pond keepers, new and old. It is compact, easy to use and comes at a bargain price.
Reptile
Arcadia Evo Rx
Monkfield Reptile
Judges said: This is a fantastic new product that fills a much-needed gap in the market at a good price. It will be useful addition to the current food offerings.
