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
January (2023)
2. Danios & Minnows
3. Freshwater Invertebrates
February (2023)
2. Male Betta Splendons
3. Aquatic Sword Plants
March (2023)
2. Corys, Brochis & Aspidoras
3. Moss Plants
April (2023)
2. Egglayer Pairs
3. Plecostomus
May (2023)
2. Killifish
3. Male Guppies
June (2023)
2. New World Cichlids over 5″
3. Mollies
July (2023)
2. All Other Anabantids
3. Fern Plants
August (2023)
2. Tetras
3. Angelfish
September (2023)
October (2023)

Bowl Show Results for 2023 ..
Here are the results from the February Bowl Show
Class 1 – Goldfish (9 entries)
1. Dan & Karen Guman – Oranda
2. Gary Schuster – Oranda
3. Dan & Karen Guman – Ryukin
Class 2 – Male Betta Splendens (13 entries)
1. Don Guman – Double Tail
2. Gary Schuster – Half Moon
3. Dan & Karen Guman – Half Moon
Class 3 – Aquatic Sword Plants (4 entries)
1. Melissa Coughran – Ocelot Sword
2. Melissa Coughran – Red Flame Sword
3. Don Guman – Ech. Bleheri Sword
Looks like there is going to be a lot of competition this year.
Congratulations to Gary Schuster for winning the monthly Bowl Show entrant reward.
The Bowl Show classes for March are:
- Old World Cichlids
- Corys, Brochis & Aspidoras
- Moss Plants
Bring in your entries and let’s try to have a bigger show in March than in February.
See you at the meeting.
Karen “the Bowl Show Guru” Guman
Total Point Standings for the whole year
Dan & Karen Guman | 21 pts | |
Melissa Coughran | 10 pts | |
Don Guman | 10 pts | |
Bill Chandler | 9 pts | |
Gary Schuster | 7 pts | |
Larry Ayers | 4 pts | |
George Hollister | 2 pts | |
Adam Berry | 1 pt | |
Kim Rodburn | 1 pt | |
Greg Bodden | 1 pts | |
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.