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
- Female Guppies
- Rainbowfish
- Barbs
July (2025)
August (2025)
- Plecostomus
- Sharks & Loaches
- Aquatic Fern Plants
September (2025)
- Suckermouth Catfish (No Plecos)
- All Other Anabantids
- Goodieds
- Grow Out Fish
October (2025)
- Male Betta Splendons
- Tetras
- Male Guppies

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 |
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.