WELCOME TO THE 2025 BOWL SHOW.
WE NEED A TOTAL OF 30 CATEGORIES THERE WILL BE 2-3 PER MONTH.

January (2025)

  1. New World Cichlids Under 5”
  2. Freshwater Invertebrates
  3. Aquatic Moss Plants

February (2025)

1.  Old World Cichlids
2.  Swordtails
3. Egglayer Pairs

March (2025)

1.  Female Betta Splendons
2.  Corys, Brochis & Aspidoras
3.  Livebearer Pairs

April (2025)

1.  Goldfish
2.  Platies
3.  Any Anubias Plant

May (2025)

  1. Killiefish
  2. Mollies
  3. Danios & Minnows
  4. Grow Out Fish

June (2025)

  1. Angelfish (Moved to August)
  2. Female Guppies
  3. Rainbowfish
  4. Barbs

July (2025)

NO BOWL SHOW-PICNIC

August (2025)

  1. Plecostomus
  2. Sharks & Loaches
  3. Aquatic Fern Plants
  4. Angelfish (Moved from June)

September (2025)

  1. Suckermouth Catfish (No Plecos)
  2. All Other Anabantids
  3. Goodieds
  4. Grow Out Fish

October (2025)

  1. Male Betta Splendons
  2. Tetras
  3. Male Guppies

After taking a break in July for the Club picnic, it’s time to get back to the Bowl Show.  Here are the classes for August:

 

​Class 1​​  Plecostomus

​Class 2​​  Sharks & Loaches

​Class 3​​  Aquatic Fern Plants

​Class 4​​  Angelfish

 

How are your grow-out fish doing?  Get them ready as September is the month for the final judging.

 

See you at the meeting.

 

Karen (the Bowl Show Queen) Guman

Turnout was small for the June Bowl Show with only 10 entries from 3 different entrants.  Here are the results:

 

         Class 1 – Female Guppies (5 entries)

1.  Gary Schuster      HB Red Metal

2.  Gary Schuster      German White

3.  Gary Schuster      Green

 

        Class 2 – Rainbow Fish (2 entries)

1.         Don Guman    Bosemani

2.        Dan & Karen Guman    Iranian Red

 

                  Class 3 – Barbs (3 entries)

1.         Don Guman    Cherry Barb

2.        Don Guman     Albino Cherry  Barb

3.        Dan & Karen Guman  Albino Cherry Barb

Special thanks to Larry Ayers for judging and congrats to Don Guman for winning the monthly drawing.

Here are the updated points totals through June:

Dan & Karen Guman 49 pts
Don Guman 38 pts
Sue Everett 20 pts
Sue & Bob Zabicki 17 pts
Colton Champ 16 pts
Gary Schuster 9 pts
Bill Shreves 7 pts

DUE TO THE CLUB PICNIC, THERE WILL NOT BE A BOWL SHOW IN JULY.

Hope to see you at the picnic.

Karen (the Bowl Show Queen) Guman

You will notice in May and September, there is a new class called “Grow Out Fish.” Yes, YATFS is once again having a Grow Out Contest. The Club has obtained a quantity of Rainbow Tetras for the Grow Out Contest. At the December meeting, any household wishing to participate will receive, at no cost, a bag of 6 of these Tetras. Raise them up, and bring in your one (1) best and largest fish in May. The winner of the best fish at that time will receive a small show tank graciously donated by Jason Godfrey and Melissa Coughran. Take your fish home and continue to raise it until September, and again, bring in your one (1) best and largest fish. The final winner at the time will receive $50 cash. No Bowl Show points will be awarded for the Grow Out Contest. Any additional fish not taken at the December meeting may be purchased by Club members for $12 for a bag of 6 fish. It’s an easy and fun event that everyone can participate in, so why not try your hand at it?

I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happiest New Years.

Let’s have fun at the party.

Karen (the Bowl Show Queen) Guman

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.