SR's Aquaporium Aquatic Show

🐟SR’s Aquaporium

Join breeders, hobbyists, and enthusiasts for a premier aquatics and reptiles show held inside SR’s Aquaporium at the Charlotte Convention Center.

📅 Event Details

Date & Time

May 2
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Location

Charlotte Convention Center
501 S College St
Charlotte, NC 28202

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🎟 Aquaporium Tickets

General Admission — $15

  • Access to all main activities
  • Full event floor access

VIP Admission — $45

  • Priority early entry (first hour)
  • Exclusive VIP gift bag

Tickets available at Sustainable Reef or in person.

🏆 About the Neocaridina Shrimp Competition

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The Neocaridina Shrimp Competition runs throughout Aquaporium. Display tanks are provided, and entrants may submit any color or variety of Neocaridina.

Judging is based on color quality, pattern consistency, body form, health, and overall uniformity. Winners will be announced during the event.

No additional entry fee is required with a valid Aquaporium ticket.

🌿 Venue & Sustainability

♻ Eco-Friendly Design

  • 75% waste diversion & advanced water systems
  • LED lighting and efficient HVAC
  • Green cleaning and safe materials

🚶 Comfort & Access

  • Connected hotels & walkways
  • LYNX light rail access
  • High-speed Wi‑Fi
  • On-site food court

🦐 Visit the Errly Aquatics Booth

Errly Aquatics will be vending at the event — stop by for exclusive shrimp and show-only deals.

🔥 Booth Highlights

  • Premium home‑raised Neocaridina shrimp
  • Rare colors and grades
  • Healthy snails and aquatic plants
  • Shrimp foods, supplements & starter packs
  • Care advice from Dallas & Lizzy (Errly Aquatics)

🎁 Event‑Only Specials

  • Show‑exclusive bundles
  • Discounted multi‑pack pricing
  • Free care sheets with purchase
  • Early access to limited color lines