WELCOME TO THE 2025 BOWL SHOW.
WE NEED A TOTAL OF 30 CATEGORIES THERE WILL BE 2-3 PER MONTH.
January (2025)
- New World Cichlids Under 5”
- Freshwater Invertebrates
- Aquatic Moss Plants
February (2025)
2. Swordtails
3. Egglayer Pairs
March (2025)
2. Corys, Brochis & Aspidoras
3. Livebearer Pairs
April (2025)
2. Platies
3. Any Anubias Plant
May (2025)
- Killiefish
- Mollies
- Danios & Minnows
- Grow Out Fish
June (2025)
- Angelfish (Moved to August)
- Female Guppies
- Rainbowfish
- Barbs
July (2025)
August (2025)
- Plecostomus
- Sharks & Loaches
- Aquatic Fern Plants
- Angelfish (Moved from June)
September (2025)
- Suckermouth Catfish (No Plecos)
- All Other Anabantids
- Goodieds
- Grow Out Fish
October (2025)
- Male Betta Splendons
- Tetras
- Male Guppies
The September Bowl Show had a total of 9 entries from 4 entrants. The results are….
Class 1 – Suckermouth Catfish (NO PLECOS) (2 entries)
Class 2 – All Other Anabantids (4 entries)
Class 3 – Goodieds (3 entries)
This month was also the final judging of the Grow Out Fish. There were a total of 6 entrants and the grand prize winner for the best fish was Greg Bodden. Congratulations Greg!
Special thanks to Wayne Toven for judging and congratulations to Colton Champ for winning the monthly drawing.
Here are the updated points totals:
Dan & Karen Guman 63 pts
Don Guman 57 pts
George Hollister 35 pts
Colton Champ 32 pts
Sue Everett 20 pts
Sue & Bob Zabicki 19 pts
Gary Schuster 18 pts
Bill Shreves 7 pts
Miranda Reel 1 pt
October will be the last Bowl Show for 2025 and the race is really close. Here are the classes:
Don’t forget our auction is Saturday. We will need all the help anyone can give as we are going to be short a lot of our young helpers. Please step up and lend a hand if you are able.
See you at the meeting and auction.
Karen (the Bowl Show Queen) Guman
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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 |
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.