Oliver Knott is a renowned German aquascaper, aquarium designer, author, and international speaker. With decades of experience in the aquarium industry, he has played a significant role in promoting the art of aquascaping in Europe and worldwide. After starting his career in the aquarium trade at the age of 16, he later became one of the early pioneers bringing the Japanese Nature Aquarium philosophy to Germany and Europe.
Since 2001, Oliver worked as an independent aquarium designer and consultant, creating aquariums for zoos, exhibitions, businesses, and private clients. He regularly hosted aquascaping workshops, demonstrations, and lectures around the world, inspiring aquarists of all levels and helping to popularize modern aquascaping in Europe.
Oliver is also the author of several aquascaping books and has achieved international recognition through his success in major aquascaping contests, including top placements in the AGA Aquascaping Contest and the IAPLC. His extensive experience, artistic vision, and deep understanding of planted aquariums make him a highly respected judge in international aquascaping competitions.
Since 2001, Oliver worked as an independent aquarium designer and consultant, creating aquariums for zoos, exhibitions, businesses, and private clients. He regularly hosted aquascaping workshops, demonstrations, and lectures around the world, inspiring aquarists of all levels and helping to popularize modern aquascaping in Europe.
Oliver is also the author of several aquascaping books and has achieved international recognition through his success in major aquascaping contests, including top placements in the AGA Aquascaping Contest and the IAPLC. His extensive experience, artistic vision, and deep understanding of planted aquariums make him a highly respected judge in international aquascaping competitions.