Fish Show
- Aquafest 2007 will provide 2.5, 5, and 10 gallon tanks, airline with airstone, air supply, and water in each tank. You may bring and use your own water if you desire, and may bring a small sponge filter of neutral gray color in place of the airstone. Note: some show fish often hide behind the sponge filters and may be difficult to judge properly; therefore it may not be in the best interest of the entrant to use one.
- If you bring NON-PREREGISTERED fish, Aquafest 2007 suggests that you be prepared to provide your own tank(s). Aquafest 2007 should have sufficient show tanks for all entries whether pre-registered or not, but an unusually large number of last minute entries may not allow the ideal size tank for your fish. Plan ahead.
- If you require a tank larger than 10 gallons, Aquafest 2007 prefers that you provide your own tank and stand. Aquafest 2007 has one dedicated show rack for 20g highs if needed and if a 20 high is requested please make arrangements with the Show Committee the number of these tanks is limited. Special arrangements may be made for long distance travelers who are unable to bring larger equipment with them. Arrangements must be made with the Show Committee prior to the Show.
- Tanks over 30 inches are prohibited.
- Aquafest 2007 will provide clear plastic film coverage for each tank in the interest of uniformity for the Show Room. For large tank coverage, different arrangements may be made with the Show Committee.
- No fish can be removed from the Show room during the Show unless permission is granted by the Show Committee.
- Aquafest 2007 will do as much as possible to observe all fish entered in the Show and notify the owners if fish are in distress or exhibit injury. Aquafest2007 will not be responsible for the death or injury to any fish entered in the Show. The Show room will be locked at night to prevent unauthorized entry.
- The Show room will be open for viewing by the public at no cost. People desiring to attend the lectures or forums need to be registered for these events and will be provided with appropriate nametag identification.
- The Show room will be closed to the public for judging Saturday, 2:00 PM until approximately 5:00 PM to allow for tallying the winning entries and placing appropriate ribbons on the tanks identifying the winning fish.
- The Show room will be open Saturday after the judging is completed until 11:00 PM, although the doors may be locked during the Banquet. All fish must be removed from the stands by Saturday night by 11pm.
Show Class List
The entry fee per each fish will be $3.00 if pre-registered, and $4.00 if registered after October 19, 2007.
Online and mail-in registration are closed. Please register your fish in person on Saturday, Oct. 20th.
Show Summary
The Aquafest2007 will provide (2.5 gallon and up to a limited number of 20 gallon tanks), air line tubing, air valves, and preconditioned water. Show participants are only required to bring their show entries. Tanks over 30 inches are prohibited. Contact the show chairman to make arrangements for additional tank space. All entries must be registered and set up by no later than 12 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2007. Pre registration of show entries is encouraged to guarantee available space. Show entries will be accepted the day of the show. Show set up begins on Friday, October 19, 2007. There will be certificates for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each class. A plaque will be awarded for Best of Class and Best and Reserve of Show.
Fish Show Rules
- Fish may be placed in the Show room tanks beginning Saturday, October 20th from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Any pre-registered fish not placed in a tank by 12:00 PM Saturday will not be allowed to be entered in the Show.
- The entry fee per each fish will be $3.00 if pre-registered, and $4.00 if registered after October 19, 2007. All entry fees should accompany the Show Registration Form.
- There is no limit to the number of fish entered in the Show.
- Fish may be pre-registered for the Show (by Friday October 19, 2007), by electronic means (email and Paypal), conventional mail (postmarked by October 19, 2007. Pre-registration is encouraged to accurately plan for tanks, tables, show racks, and layout for the show. Fish entries will be accepted at the door for the Show at the $4.00 fee.
- No mail-in entries of fish will be accepted.
- Fish must be properly registered on the Show Registration Form and identified as best as possible as to scientific name, common name if one, and sex if known or can be determined. For Loricariiad catfish, the L-names are acceptable if scientific names have not been applied.
- Help will be available at the Show to identify and label your fish if needed. The Show Committee and/or judges as required may reclassify fish improperly registered within a Class without informing the registrant.
- Only one (1) fish per show tank will be allowed.
- No plants, decorations, background, or individual lighting will be allowed. All tanks will be made as equal as possible. If your species requires a heater, it will be allowed; however, you must provide any needed extension cords.