WELCOME TO THE 2026 BOWL SHOW.
WE NEED A TOTAL OF 30 CATEGORIES, THERE WILL BE 3-4 PER MONTH.

September (2026)

  1. Suckermouth Catfish (No Plecos)
  2. Rainbow Fish
  3. Danios & Minnows
  4. All Other Anabantids

October (2026)

  1. Barbs
  2. Tetras
  3. Goodieds

January (2026)

  1. Male Guppies
  2. New World Cichlids Under 5”
  3. Killiefish

February (2026)

1.  Old World Cichlids
2.  Swordtails
3. Female Guppies

March (2026)

1.  Male Betta Splendons
2.  Platies
3.  Aquatic Fern Plants

April (2026)

1.  Goldfish
2.  Freshwater Invertebrates
3.  Corydoras Type Catfish

May (2026)

  1. Female Betta Splendons
  2. Egglayer Pairs
  3. Aquatic Moss Plants

June (2026)

  1. Plecostomus
  2. Angelfish
  3. Livebearer Pairs

July (2026)

NO BOWL SHOW-PICNIC

 August’s (2026)

  1. Sharks & Loaches
  2. Mollies
  3. Any Anubias Plant

 

 

 

    At the September meeting, there were 22 entries from 3 entrants. 

 

Here are the results:

 

Class 1 – Suckermouth Catfish (No Plecos) (9 entries)

  1. Dan & Karen Guman  Chameleon  Whiptail
  2. Dan & Karen Guman Whiptail
  3. George Hollister                                 Rhinoloricaria Whiptail

 

Class 2 – Rainbowfish (7 entries)

  1. Sue Everett                                 Red Neon Pseudomugil luminatus
  2. Dan & Karen Guman    Boesemani Rainbow
  3. Sue Everett                                 Neon Blue Melanotaenia Praecox

 

Class 3 – Danios & Minnows (4 entries)

  1. Dan & Karen Guman            Yellow Fin Minnow
  2. Dan & Karen Guman                 White Cloud Mountain Minnow
  3. George Hollister                                White Cloud Mountain Minnow

 

                Class 4 – All Other Anabantids (6 entries)

  1. George Hollister                 Dwarf Gourami
  2. Dan & Karen Guman                 Betta Dennisyoungi
  3. Dan & Karen Guman                 Thick Lip Gourami

 

I would like to thank Wayne Tovan for judging, and congratulations to Dan & Karen Guman for winning the monthly drawing.

 

Here are the updated point totals:

 

                                Dan & Karen Guman                                 76 pts

                                George Hollister                                           63 pts

                                Colton Champ                                              40 pts

                                Maghan Kirk                                                    25 pts

                                Don Guman                                                    18 pts

                                Greg Bodden                                                  16 pts

                                Sue Everett                                                         8 pts

Sue & Bob Zabicki                                          6 pts

                                Chris Mansfield                                               5 pts

                                Larry Ayers                                                          3 pts

                                Lisa Reel                                                               3 pts

                                Miranda Reel                                                     1 pt

 

The classes for September are as follows:

 

  1. Barbs
  2. Tetras
  3. Goodieds

 

See you at the meeting.

 

It’s Show Time!!! – Six Successful Tips   by David Ayres

David Ayres, YATFS member since its inception, and former judge from coast to coast within the 
what a seasoned judge looks for when evaluating your fish.

A) Is this fish mature size? – according to size standards in reference books
B) Is this fish in good color? – again, check pictures/description in book
C) Is this fish healthy? – shows no signs of disease; eating well; active
D) Is this fish in show condition? – no split fins; no missing scales; well fed
E) Does this fish show well? – “Type A” personality

2) DETERMINE THE CLASS YOUR FISH BELONGS IN
A) Read the show schedule of classes ahead of time.
B) Ask the show chairperson if you are not sure.

3) KNOW THE SHOW RULES
A) Read through the rules a couple of times to make sure you understand them.
B) Take your copy of show rules with you.
C) Double check as to tank requirements.

4) BRING YOUR OWN WATER
A) Fish often don’t react well to changes in water chemistry.
(They may even die in radically different  water than they are used to)
B) Have your own water conditioner on hand.
C) Bring a little more than needed in case you have to make an unexpected change.

5) HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT TO EXHIBIT THE FISH
A) Clean tank, background, and secure lid
B) Airline, valves, and airstones
C) Scissors and hole punch
D) Small siphon tube and clean, dry towel
E) Bucket and siphon for breaking down

6) BE A GOOD SPORT, HAVE FUN, AND GOOD LUCK!

A few reminders about the bowl show:

  • Make sure your bowl has at least one flat side for best judging.
  • Don’t forget to register so we know how to assign points.
  • Write down the variety on the registration.
  • Points are given as follows:
    1st place = 4 points
    2nd place = 3 points
    3rd place = 2 point
  • You get 1 point per category for entering if you place you get only awarded points.