WELCOME TO THE 2023 BOWL SHOW.
WE NEED A TOTAL OF 30 CATEGORIES THERE WILL BE 2-3 PER MONTH.
SO WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE FOR THE 2023 BOWL SHOW

1.  New World Cichlids under 5″
2.  Danios & Minnows
3.  Freshwater Invertebrates

1.  Goldfish
2.  Male Betta Splendons
3.  Aquatic Sword Plants

1.  Old World Cichlids
2.  Corys, Brochis & Aspidoras
3.  Moss Plants

1.  Rainbowfish
2.  Killifish
3.  Male Guppies

1.  Female Guppies
2.  New World Cichlids over 5″
3.  Mollies

1.  Female Betta Splendons
2.  All Other Anabantids
3.  Fern Plants

1.  Swordtails

2.  Sharks & Loaches

3.  Suckermouth Catfish (No Plecos)

1.  All Other Livebearers

2.  All Other Catfish

3.  All Other Fish

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!