Hiep Hong is a professional aquascaper from the United States. He has competed in several online and live aquascape competitions, winning several podium finishes in the United States and Europe over the years. His most notable achievement was his #4 ranking in the IAPLC in 2018, making him the first American aquascaper to place in the top 10 in the history of the contest. Recently, his focus is to inspire and educate new hobbyists through various forms of aquarium related art, photography, and even venturing into a more abstract scaping style.