In western Europe, the aquatics market is currently being hit by rising energy costs. Rising rents and the resulting reduction in size of the average living space in central and eastern European cities such as Prague, Warsaw and Budapest are opening up promising prospects for the development of the nano-aquarium segment here in the future. In Russia, on the other hand, luxury aquariums are booming. Other topics featured: · Pet Center: Market leader in the Czech pet supplies trade with 50 stores · Casco Europe: Targeting growth throughout Europe · Glee Petindex: Preview of Great Britain's leading pet supplies show