| 1 |
Any jars or tanks containing ornaments are classed as novelty jars or tanks. |
| 2 |
Junior exhibitors must be under 14 years of age |
| 3 |
The novice class is for exhibitors who have not won a first place at any Open
Show |
| 4 | Fish not listed in the
schedule wil go into the class A.O.V.Tropical. |
| 5 | Mudskippers
may have a bvlock of wood placed under one end of the tankto give the fish a slope
to deport on |
| 6 | All jars or tanks
to have sufficient air space above water to allow fish to deport properly |
| 7 |
The judge may turn off the air pump to aid judging, but he will not be held responsible
for turning it on again |
| 8 | No
artificial lights to be used on fish or plants classes |
| 9 |
Items which may lead to disqualification :- a. Any fish which is too large
for the container b. Not enough water for the fish to deport properly c.
Too much water d. Dirty water e. Too much live food in the container
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| 10 |
If the show secretary has asked the judges to start the judging, then no more
exhibits are to be benched. |
| 11 |
An Open show shall consist of at least 33 classes |
| 12 |
All fish and plants must have the common or scientific name on the cotainer. Failure
to do so will result in the exhibit being disqualified. |
| 13 |
Plants may be shown in plastic bags, trays or tanks. |
| 14 | NO
FISH MAY BE PHOTOGRAPHED BY ANYONE AT OPEN SHOWS UNTIL AFTER THE CLASS THAT THEY
ARE IN HAS BEEN JUDGED ANYONE NOT WISHING
THEIR FISH TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED TO WRITE N/P ON THE FISH NAME LABEL |