Flare 41-1 Inside1

July / August 2007
Volume 41 No. 1
In This Issue……………….
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News, Updates and Show Information
International Betta Congress .................................................... inside front cover
President’s Message........................................................................................ 2
Editor’s Message ............................................................................................. 2
Judging Board News ........................................................................................ 3
IBC Judges................................................................................................... 3-4
Committee Reports .......................................................................................... 4
Chapters and Contact Information .................................................................... 5
Chapter Chatter ............................................................................................... 6
Welcome New Members .................................................................................. 7
IBC Show News – Dates ................................................................................ 7
IBC Show Announcements ........................................................................ 8 - 9
Area 6 Class List and Entry Form ........................................................... 10 - 11
IBC Show Results ................................................................................. 12 - 19
Swiss Betta Show Pictures ........................................................................... 17
Convention Information and Pictures ...................................................... 28 - 31
Tribute to Doc Daugherty ............................................................................... 29
Year End Awards.................................................................................... 32 – 33
2007–2008 Budget – 2006-2007 P&L ...................................................... 33 - 34
Changes to Standards ............................................................................ 35 - 65
IBC Programs ................................................................................................ 66
IBC Sales ...................................................................................................... 67
IBC Show Entry Form .................................................................................... 68
IBC Classes 2007 – 2008 Show Year ....................................... inside back cover
Articles and Columns
The Betta Perspective featuring Suporn Khumhom – Joe Walker ............. 20 - 21
Breeding Betta splendens the Dutch Way – Joep van Esch...................... 22 - 27
Photo Credits
Photos from Claire Pavia .......................................................................... Cover
Photos from Jack Shendowich ......................................................... Back Cover
Photo Contributors – Mark Denaro, Andrea Edwards, Jennifer Lapello,
Claire Pavia, Donna Pine, ‘Scotty’ Scott, Jack Shendowich
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President’s Message
I'm sorry to have to start my first
president message with sad news,
but long time IBC member Doc
Daugherty passed away. Doc was
the IBC Archivist. He was the only
Archivist the IBC has ever had. I
only had the pleasure of meeting
Doc at one convention where he
gave a nice slide show about King
Tut. Check out page 29 for more
about Doc. I'd like to thank Jim
Sonnier for volunteering to take over as IBC Archivist.
Now on to some better news... MBC put on one great
Convention. It was a great time from start to finish. It's always
good to see friends and get a chance to make so new ones.
The Convention seemed to go smooth from start to finish. I
hope everyone is already making plans to attend next years
Convention in Jacksonville Florida. The quality of the fish
entered was very good and I was really happy to see a few
new names on the results list. The Judging Board has made
some changes to the show circuit; I'll let Connie tell you about
them, that the IBC membership asked for so I hope to see
more different names on the results list this season.
I know many of you are wondering “How did he end up as IBC
President? “Well I'm what happens when no one really
qualified for the job wants to do it. Remember that when next
years election comes around and in 2 years when my term is
over. The IBC is a volunteer organization and without more
people volunteering we will run out of people to fill needed
positions. The Executive Board, in response to a request from
the IBC membership, put electronic voting in place for the last
election. Just over 100 of the IBC membership voted this last
election. With 700+ IBC members that just doesn't seem like a
big voter turn out to me. I don't think we can make it any
easier to vote so I hope by next election much more of the IBC
membership will make use of electronic voting.
I'm also looking for people to help fill the IBC Committees. If
you look on the inside cover of FLARE!, you will see a list of
IBC Committees. Most of them are really “committees of one.”
I don't think any of the committees listed there couldn't benefit
from having more people to share the work load. Please
contact me if you can help out. We have many people in the
IBC with great ideas on how to improve the IBC. If your have
an idea please let me know. Just be forewarned that I like to
put the people with the good ideas in charge of making the
idea happen. If you have seen me in the past few years I'm
sure you seen “Lead By Example, Follow By Choice” printed
on something I own. I very much believe in that saying. All the
great ideas in the world don't mean anything if someone isn't
willing to work to make them happen. If the person with the
idea isn't willing to work for it why would anyone else be? The
IBC is only as strong as it's members.
On a personal note I'd like to thank Scotty for all his hard work
as IBC President over the last 4 years. We haven't always
agreed on things, but he's always had the best interest of the
IBC at heart. He has left some very big shoes to fill.
I'd also like to thank all the IBC members that ran for office and
those that have held office this past Term. Without them the
IBC wouldn't be what it is today.
Rich Christman
“Lead By Example, Follow By Choice”
Editor’s Message
Linda & ‘Scotty’ Scott
Hi Everyone,
WOW!! Putting this issue of FLARE! together, I have just
totally relived the 2007 Convention put on by the Midwest Betta
Club! What great fun, people and fish!!
Thanks to everyone who sent pictures! It was really tough to
decide which ones to include, but I think pages 30 and 31 tell a
pretty good story!
I have loads more ‘Betta’ pictures. I think next issue we’ll have
a contest on ‘Guess whose fish this is’!
An unsung heroine of this convention is Tracy Benson! She
didn’t stop running until she sat and helped me with the
Auction on Sunday! Thanks Tracy!!
This issue may feel a bit heavy! I think we’ve set a record with
a total of 72 pages, including the cover!! Grab a ‘comfy chair’
and start reading! We have 31 pages of changes to the
Standards and the long awaited Chapter 8 on the Wild Types!
Just another reminder…., I’m still training to walk in ‘The 3Day’ Walk for Breast Cancer in Philadelphia on October 5, 6 &
7. I need to raise $2,200 and I really would appreciate your
support to help me reach my goal, all for a disease that has
touched us all! www.The3Day.org/Philadelphia07/LindaScott
has all the information . That is my own personal fund raising
page on the website, and you can view the rest of The 3-Day
website by starting there!
Finally…Remember… FLARE! needs your articles & pictures!!
Thanks….. Linda
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Judging Board News
Greetings everyone,
Wow, what a great convention we
just experienced. Thank you MBC
for everything.
Howard & Connie
Emery
I want to thank Amy Becerra and
Rich Christman for all their hard
work on the Judging Board the past
2 years.
Welcome to Joe Becerra.
The
vacant seat on the judging board left by Rich’s election to the
Presidency has been filled by my appointment of Claire Pavia
to fulfill the remaining one year term. Claire has been the Area
2 Judging Board representative for the past 4 years.
We are pleased to report reinstatement of Grand Champion
and the Top 20 with a revised point system. Please refer to
the changes in Chapters 1 thru 4 for clarification of the new
procedures.
The Judging Board has also increased the entry limit to 50 fish
per entrant not to exceed a maximum number of 60 total fish
effective 7/15/2007.
The JB wishes to thank Gerald Griffin for all his hard work on
the new Chapter 8 Wild Type Standards.
We are looking forward to a very productive year.
Respectfully,
Connie Emery
IBC Certified Judges
Last Show
Judged
5/19/2007
5/19/2007
6/22/2007
6/10/2006
6/22/2007
6/22/2007
8/14/2004
6/22/2007
4/21/2007
6/22/2007
6/10/2006
6/25/2005
10/29/2005
10/13/2006
6/22/2007
6/22/2007
10/29/2006
5/5/2007
Must Judge
By
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2009
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2008
7/1/2010
7/1/2009
7/1/2010
7/1/2009
7/1/2008
7/1/2009
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
Texas
3/12/2005
7/1/2008
Gilbert Limhengco
California
6/22/2007
7/1/2010
1
1
1
1
Gene Lucas
Wayne McLain
Judy Muller
Ken Muller, II
Iowa
Florida
Virginia
Virginia
6/22/2007
10/29/2006
4/21/2007
4/9/2005
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2009
7/1/2008
1
Linda Olson
Colorado
6/10/2006
7/1/2009
1
1
Ernest Perez
Arkansas
10/15/2005
Robert Plenge
New York
7/1/2009
7/1/2010
Area
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Name
Amy Becerra
Joe Becerra
Kurt Bihlmayer
Leo Buss
Rich Christman
Lawrence Colston
Joe Cooper
Phil Dorr
Bob Dozier
Connie Emery
J. D. Ewtuch
Raul Fernandez
Damian Garcia
Peter Goettner
Carolyn Hanlon
Jeff Hiller
Alan Hobron
Siegbert Illig
State/ Country
Florida
Florida
Connecticut
New York
Arkansas
California
Georgia
Virginia
Florida
New Jersey
Florida
Hawaii
Michigan
Ohio
Kansas
Florida
Pennsylvania
1
Gary Kilgore
1
Certification
Date
10/7/2003
6/22/2007
6/20/2003
6/22/2007
6/20/2003
6/20/2002
6/1/1984
6/25/2005
6/10/2006
5/5/2007
5/19/2007
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IBC Certified Judges - Continued
Area
1
1
1
2
2
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6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Name
Certification
Date
6/20/2002
Last Show
Judged
3/24/2007
8/14/2004
6/22/2007
5/19/2007
6/22/2007
5/27/2007
5/27/2007
Must Judge
By
7/1/2010
7/1/2008
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
7/1/2008
7/1/2010
7/1/2008
7/1/2009
7/1/2008
7/1/2008
7/1/2008
7/1/2010
7/1/2008
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
9/16/2006
7/1/2009
Jim Sonnier
David Spector
Dan Young
Rajiv Masillamoni
Claire Pavia
Jodi Lea-Matheson
Todd Knight
Joty Atmadjaja
Hermanus Haryanto
Indrata Wangsaputra
Peter Chan
Lyon Goh
Teo Puay Kiat
Derrick Kuah
Edwin Lim
Thomas Lim
Vincent Mah
State/ Country
Louisiana
Washington
Indiana
Switzerland
Switzerland
Australia
Australia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
6
Eugene Ng
Singapore
5/25/2005
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Philip Ngo
Kelson Say
Dennis Tan
Myron Tay
Diana Yang
Wong Wei Yong
Jesda Attavichitchanyarak
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
Thailand
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/27/2007
5/27/2007
7/1/2008
7/1/2008
7/1/2009
7/1/2008
7/1/2008
7/1/2010
7/1/2010
6
Suporn Khumhom
Thailand
5/25/2005
9/16/2006
7/1/2009
6/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
5/25/2005
6/22/2007
5/25/2005
6/22/2007
5/25/2005
5/27/2007
9/16/2006
9/16/2006
Apprentice Judges
Melissa Beard
State/Country
Florida
Apprentice Judges
Bob Hargis
State/Country
Indiana
Apprentice
Judges
Laila Snead
State/Country
Pennsylvania
1
Jim Carter
Wisconsin
Dick Houston
Georgia
Dean Stainbrook
Washington
1
1
Rich Creighton
Sheila Davis
Connecticut
North Carolina
Ruth Masciarelli
Carol Miller
Georgia
Canada
Coleen Timmons
Kendra Watson
Ohio
Georgia
1
Victorea Earnest
Washington
Walden Nida
Texas
Jamie Woods
New York
1
Nathaniel Emers
New Jersey
Jack Schendowich
Florida
1
Jillian Flaherty
Pennsylvania
Frank Siracusa
New Jersey
2
Tony Palmer
England
Markus Gutzeit
Germany
Jean-Michel
Jeannerat
Switzerland
2
Xavier Laine
France
Vincent Jaquet
Switzerland
6
Shim Wei Teck
Brunei
Tiu Eric
Philippines
Nelson Chan Wee
Pern
Singapore
6
Adi Suranta Ginting
Indonesia
Angel Ampil
Phillipines
Mohammad Shalan
Modh Salleh
Singapore
6
David Je
Indonesia
Gary Ching
Phillipines
Mark Toh
Singapore
6
6
Mohd Dzulhardy
B.Mohd Adanan
Simon Liew
Malaysia
Malaysia
Celso Sy Gutierrez
Ralph Tan
Phillipines
Phillipines
Robin Wong Chi
Wah
Mok Jia Yong
Singapore
Singapore
6
Ho Siew Thean
Malaysia
Jonathan Goh Jiaen
Singapore
Leong Chang Yuan
Singapore
6
Yeow Ming Yuen
Malaysia
Widy Kiswanto
Singapore
Area
1
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International Betta Congress – Chapters and Contact Information
Contact Jack Tobin for any changes: [email protected]
Chapter
Contact Person
E-mail Address
Victorea Earnest
Judy Latham
Rob Panerio
[email protected]
Mark Milliken
Linda Olson
[email protected]
Area 1
District 1
Pacific Northwest Betta Society
California Betta Society
Las Vegas Betta Society
Arizona Betta H.E.A.D.'s
Rocky Mountain Betta Society
Van Port Betta Fanciers
District 2
The Betta Habari Socity Club
Texas Area Betta Society
Texas Betta Society
Upper Midwest Betta Association
Southern Betta Society
District 3
Midwest Betta Club
Milwaukee Betta Association
Great Lakes Betta Society
District 4
Central New York Betta Club
Betta Buffs of Pittsburgh
Phila. Area Betta Society
Mid-Atlantic Organized Betta Breeders
Garden State Betta Association
Connecticut Betta Club
District 5
Carolina's Betta Breeders Society
Rocket City Bettas
Georgia Betta Breeders Assoc.
Gulf Coast Betta Society
First Coast Bettas of Florida
Everglades Betta Society
South West Florida Bettas
District 6
Betta Breeders Canada
Internet Chapter
North American Betta Society
Area 2
European Halfmoon Betta Breeders
Swiss Betta Club
Great Britain Betta Association
United Kingdom Betta Association
Area 3
China Betta Club
Area 6
Asian Betta Alliance (ABA)
Betta Australis
Indo Betta Splendens
Betta Kaki's (Malaysia)
Betta Society of Malaysia
The Betta Club of the Philippines
Betta Club (Singapore)
Betta Bite (Singapore)
The Thailand Betta Club
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David Spector
[email protected]
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Richard Smart
Gary Kilgore
Wally Nida
Sue MacMillian
Peter Dunn
[email protected]
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[email protected]
Dan Young
Yohan Fernando
Maggie DeLauder
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Carlos Pereyra
[email protected]
Melissa Migota
Paul Cipriano Jr.
Bob Dozier
J.D. Ewtuch
Doug Kneissl
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sheila Davis
Steve Hagewood
Kristi Porter
Jim Williams
Connie Emery
Joe Becerra
Claude Crass
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Kim Wareing
[email protected]
Jim Chaussee
[email protected]
Marion Schultheiss
Caire Pavia
Sharon Simmons
Dougall Stewart
[email protected]
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Dick Chen
[email protected]
Emerson Sy
Jodi-Lea Matheson
Joty Atmadjaja
Ho Siew Thean
Pank Jit Sin
Angel Ampil
Dr. Li Chieh Hsu
Mark Toh
Col. Jesda Attavichit
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Chapter Chatter
Georgia Betta Breeders Association May Meeting
The bi-monthly meeting of the Georgia Betta Breeders
Association was held the second Saturday in May at the home
of Jennifer Viveiros.
The topic for the program was
transshipping. Jennifer is one of the transhippers that many
IBC members use so since she is a member of our chapter it
was a good chance for us to better understand the whole
process of ordering fish from overseas. Jennifer and her
husband took us through the whole process of getting fish from
overseas to the buyer. She helped us understand the
complications that some times arise relating to airport and
government personnel. She also helped us understand that
the time and cost for the transhipper varies particularly in
relation to the location of the transhipper. The whole process
is easily misunderstood by some buyers. First they do not
check to see what the costs related to transshipping is going to
be. It is important that the buyer determine not only the cost of
the fish they are bidding on but also which transhipper the
seller uses and what that transhipper is going to charge.
Some try to hold the transhipper responsible when a fish is
received that does not meet the buyer’s expectations. She
emphasized that while a transhipper wants the best for the
customer the only thing they can really do to protect the
customer from the few bad sellers is to refuse to receive fish
from that seller. While there are issues of slander one of the
members mentioned that it is not slander to simply say “I don’t
recommend that seller”. We would all be better protected if
local chapters would maintain a private list of those they don’t
recommend but with no comment on the reasons. Comments
could lead to charges of slander.
We also got to see
Jennifer’s new twins. An
addition had been put on
their house with the coming
of the babies that included
a new fish room for both her
breeding program and her
handling
of
her
transshipping
business.
Phil & Gary in
We not only got to tour her
Jennifer’s Fish Room
new fish room but also to
see the fish she was planning to show at the First Coast Show.
(Eight of her fish placed later at that show. She also had 6
place at the IBC convention.)
Members were encouraged to increase their involvement in
IBC by attending shows, showing fish, and considering
becoming judges. Two members took the judging seminars at
the Florida show and two did so at the IBC convention. Phil
Dorr a former judge was reinstated as a judge after a long
absence from IBC.
We are increasingly having new members come long distances
for our meeting which is encouraging. At this meeting one of
our new members Ruth Masciarelli drove 190 miles one way
for the meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Dick Houston, present President of the Georgia Betta Breeders
Association
Welcome New Chapter!!
Welcome to the Betta Society of Malaysia.
The contact person is Pank Jit Sin
His email address is [email protected].
Did
someone
say
Goodies??
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Welcome New Members!!
Mohd Dzulhardy Adanan
David Alexander
Kurt Bihlmayer
Leslie Bogdan
Riley Boyle
Michael, Lynda, Michael
Norman Briere San Souci
John & Aunchalee Burkhart
Angela Casey
Michael Chang
Gary Ching
Patrick M. Clary
Douglas Coulson
Emmanuelle Deat
Sean Maloney and Felicity
Dotson
Adi Suranta Ginting
Jonathon Goh
Robert Golladay
Diego G. Gonzalez
Aguilino Gonzalez
Tanya Zerber; Shawn Collins,
Paul Gruber and Barb Gruber
Celso Gutierrez
Charles Hall
Kathy, Ken, Chuck Hawley
Attawit Khamkaew
Widy Kiswanto
Amber Lee
Chang Yuan Leong
Timothy McGinnis
David & Melody Mullis
Steven Newbaum
Russell & Wanda Owens
Joseph & Deby Ozvold
Aaron McCue, Linda, Abby,
Dustin Panepinto
Grant & Emily Pennington
Melvin Phua
Sanya Ponpal
Alexandre Reynaud
Paul Reynolds
Cynthia Rolfe
Eryn Rosenbaum
Michael & Erma Shirley
Aimee, Jonathan, Jacob Sides
Ralph Tan
Andrew Tan Kee Jin
Sulpasith Tantivatana
Simon Liew
Sy Emerson
Jo-Ann Ferre
Harold Fleckenstein
Kelly Friederich
James Lowder
Claire Marion
Laura & Vicky Martin
Marc Maurin
Richard Saul
Colin, Colten, Kyleigh
Scheerschmidt
Jerrie Schott
Irvin Seah
Mohd Shalan
Robin Wong Kai Hwee
Ming Yuen Yeow
Tan Yew Lin
Caren Zimmerman
Rogelio Garza
Errin McDonald
Wei Teck Shim
Ronald Zuccala
Melissa Wunderly & Ed Taylor
Mag Cheang Mike & Greg Toh
Greg Ure
Thanh Vinh
Jinen Viswakula
Nguyen Vu Nhat Anh
Jerry Wolfe
Keng Siang (Joseph) Wong
Robin Wong
IBC Show Dates 2007
Date
Club
Type
Show Chair
Location
8/11/2007
Van Port Betta Vanciers
Area 1
International
Monica Hopkins
Portland, OR
9/15/2007
California Betta Society
Area 1
International
9/29/2007
Connecticut Betta Club
Area 1
International
10/20/2007
First Coast Bettas
Area 1
International
Judith Latham
([email protected])
Dan Maldonado
([email protected]) & Clayton
Crawford ([email protected])
Melissa Beard
([email protected]) &
Marja DeFord
Jacksonville, FL
Asian Betta Alliance
Area 6
International
Gary Ching ([email protected])
Glorietta 2, Makati
City
4/19/2007
Midwest Betta Club
Area 1
International
tba
Indianapolis, IN
4/24-27/2007
Thailand Betta Club
Area 6
International
Jesda Attavichit
([email protected])
Bangkok, Thailand
5/3/2007
PABS
Area 1
International
Clayton Crawford
([email protected])
Lancaster, PA
10/25 - 28/2007
San Jose, CA
Westport, CT
There are plenty of Show Dates to choose from!
Please make sure you check with the Connie Emery to reserve your date soon!!
Show Chairs – Please remember to use the official IBC Results Form
and send your results to Connie Emery – J-Board Chair, David Spector - Registrar,
Andrea Edwards – Web Master, and Linda Scott – FLARE! Editor
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2007/2008 IBC International Show
hosted by California Betta Society September 15 & 16, 2007
Show location: Courtyard San Jose Airport -1727 Technology Drive, San Jose, CA 95110 - 408-441-6111. This is a Smoke Free hotel!
Pool - High-speed internet access - Free shuttle to and from San Jose Airport - Breakfast at a reasonable cost.
More information as it becomes available at http://cbsbettas.org/
Friday 9/14/07: Set-up begins at 12-Noon. Walk-ins begin at 2pm. No fish will be accepted after 7PM.
Saturday 9/15/07: Two Judging Seminars, Hands-on Workshops - Judging 10AM to 1:30PM.
Show room opens for viewing 2PM till 5PM
Sunday 9/16/07: Auction 10:30AM to 1:00PM Auction Splits: Show fish 75/25 - AO 50/50.
Raffles, Breeder’s Cup - Our last show had a VERY competitive auction!
Show Chair Judith Latham - 1197 Burdett Way. Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone: 408-946-5284
E-mail: [email protected] FAX: 408 262-4577
Mail-ins: M.S.I. Corporation c/o John Ambrose. 2157 F O’Toole Avenue, Suite F. San Jose, CA 95131 Phone: 408 434-6305 x204
E-mail: [email protected]
Head Judge: David Spector
Mail-in entries should arrive no later than Thursday morning, 9/13/07. Please notify us in
advance, by email or telephone, about mail-ins so we know when to expect them. Fish should arrive with a filled-out entry form, and for
returning fish, return bags, and the money it will cost to send them back.
Walk-ins: please notify the Show Chair that you are coming.
Entry fees: Single $2, Pairs $3. Checks payable to: California Betta Society. - Pre-registration is appreciated - PayPal Accepted
Awards: Ribbons will be awarded in all classes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Medals will be awarded for BOS & RBOS,
Breeder’s Choice winner and the guest-voted "popular choice" show entry.
Even if you can’t come, send your fish for the Show or Auction Only. Your fish want to come to
California!
CONNECTICUT BETTA CLUB 1st IBC International Show –
September 28 - 30, 2007
To be held at:
EARTHPLACE - THE NATURE DISCOVERY CENTER, 10 Woodside Lane Westport, CT 06880 203-227-7253
This show will be held in conjunction with The Norwalk Aquarium Society’s All-Species Show
HOTEL – Four Points by Sheraton 426 Main Ave. Norwalk CT. 06851 1-800-325-3535
Mention Connecticut Betta Club. Rooms are $90.00 per night, plus tax, and include hot breakfast buffet.
Reservations must be made by 8/28/07, Rate is only good for Friday arrival thru Sunday departure.
Friday – 9/2807 - Show set up begins at 10:00 AM - Walk-ins need to arrive and be benched by 7:00PM
Saturday - 9/29/07 - Judging Begins at approximately 9:00AM - Showroom open for viewing at approximately Noon.
Sunday - 9/30/07 - Fish room open for auction fish viewing 9:00AM. Auction begins at 10:00 AM CASH ONLY for a fast auction.
(Please be aware, this will be a pay – as – you - go, cash only auction. We want the auction to go as fast as possible in fairness to
breeders, buyers and those who need to leave. We will have runners to hand you your fish and collect your bid. There are banks close
by.
The NAS All-Species auction will begin at Noon.
Show Chairs: Dan Maldonado - [email protected] & Clayton Crawford ( 908-674-0557 ) - [email protected]
Ship Mail In Entries To: Amin Rubirosa 37 Clifton St., West Haven, CT 06516, 203-934-4483 [email protected]
Entries must be received by 6:00 PM Thursday September 27, 2007
Check made out to Connecticut Betta Club
Fish Show Registrars: PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED by 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 via
e-Mail Dan Maldonado [email protected]
Or Snail Mail (NO FISH!) - Dan Maldonado - 12 Winter Street - Manchester CT 06040
Head Judge: Leo Buss
For All Show Entrants: Deadlines: VERY IMPORTANT ! Pre-registration of your fish is required to help assure that there are no
mistakes that could be detrimental to the breeders, the fish and/or the show. Help us achieve our goal of a good show for everyone,
including the fish.
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Bettas in the heart of Europe – October 6 & 7, 2007
The biggest international betta exhibition in Czech and Slovak republic!
We are glad to invite you, by the name of aquarists clubs Klub.Akva.Sk and Czech labyrinth fish Association, on a unique zero volume
of international exhibition of Betta Splendens. The exhibition is arranged by a help of The International association of labyrinth fish
breeders - Czech Labyrinth fish Association, o. s. (ČLA).
Males and newly also females are going to be judged and evaluated in particular exhibition classes by intended breeders’ aims and
according to a new, modern ČLA standard based on the IBC standard and with help of international judges.
Supporting program of the exhibition is going to be aquarist markets, a fish and other aquarist animals show, presentation of
Klub.Akva.Sk club‘s activities, Betta Splendens breeding forms’ photo show, betta’s breeders meeting and much more. Sunday’s
afternoon is going to be thematically, along with the exhibition, devoted on presentations.
Show location: The exhibition is going to take place at capitol city of Slovak Republic - Bratislava between October 6 & 7, 2007.
Dům kultury Ružinov - Ružinovská 28 - 821 03 Bratislava - Slovak Republic – Europe
Exact rules for participation in the exhibition and bettas show classes can be found at propositions on our website in international
section (www.splendenspower.cz). For more information you can also contact an exhibition’s director Branislav Barčin [email protected]
Address for a fish delivery: A reception of fishes sent from abroad or from oversea, by service EMS or other delivery service is going
to proceed during October 2 – 5, 2007 on an address of Branislav Barčin.
Branislav Barčin - Hany Meličkovej 14 - 841 05 Bratislava - Slovak Republic – Europe
Posted by Tomáš Chuda - [email protected] - a member of Czech Labyrinthfish Association and IBC.
Asian Betta Alliance –International Show –
October 8 - 12, 2007
Location: Glorietta 2, Makati City
Show Chair: Gary Ching, president of Asian Betta Alliance
For inquiries, please e-mail Gary at [email protected] or by phone at (+63) 917-8888847
Please see Area 6 Class List and entry form on pages 10 and 11.
First Coast Bettas of Florida - International Show –
October 19 - 21, 2007
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, 4675 SALISBURY ROAD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
Call 1-888-610-3555 for reservations -- Room rate $69 - Contact person: Magaly Tirado or Mike Rind
Entry fees: $2.00/single - $3.00/pairs – Limit 50 entries per entrant not to exceed 60 total fish.
Please make all checks payable to Connie Emery NOTE: PAYPAL IS NOT AVAILABLE
JUDGES: Joe Becerra, Amy Becerra
SHOW CHAIRS: Wayne McLain and Melissa Beard email: [email protected]
Mail-ins: Wayne McLain, 12296 Woodstone Terrace, Jacksonville, Fl 32225
All mail in entries must be received by 12:00 noon Friday, Oct 19th.
Walk in entries must be received by 8:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct 20th.
Entry fees and return fees must accompany fish. Fish will not be shown or returned with money due from auction proceeds. Preregistration is appreciated. Please email pre-registrations to: [email protected]
SHOW INFORMATION: Standard Auction split - 75/25 for show fish, 50/50 for auction only. Auction only fish will be limited to 25 per
entrant. Auction will begin 10:00 AM Sunday, Oct 21, 2007.
Ribbons will be awarded to all winners.
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Area 6 Show Classes
1) Compulsory Classes
Group A classes must be offered at any IBC Sanctioned Area 6 International Show
Only Group A class winners will accumulate points towards Area 6 year end awards
2) Optional Classes
Group B classes will be optional
Each host club can choose to include any number of Group B classes in their show
Group B classes will not be eligible for end of yr points or awards
3) Year End Awards
Year end Award for Grand Champion – Breeder; and Grand Champion - Exhibitor
Division Champions for Divisions A, B, C and D
Points would be awarded in the same way as current Area 1 points.
4) Eligibility to Show
To participate in an IBC Area 6 International Show, exhibitors must be a member of an Area 6 chapter.
Exhibitors from other IBC International Areas who wish to participate will have to be full (standard or electronic)
IBC members
5) New Breeders
Exhibitors who wish to participate in Division D do not have to be members of Area 6 chapters or the IBC.
Such exhibitors can only continue to show in Division D for a maximum of 2 years
Division D Champions have to show in Group A in the next year.
6) Additional Classes
Additional classes may be added at the discretion of the host club (eg more classes for Traditional Plakat)
Additional classes will not be eligible for year end points and awards.
Group A : Regular Classes
Division A : Halfmoon
A1 Red STM (dark and light body)
A2 Black STM
A3 Red/Black DTM
A4 Dark Iridescent STM
A5 Dark Iridescent DTM
A6 Clear/Yellow/Orange STM
A7 Pastel/Opaque STM
A8 Light Solid DTM
A9 Bicolor/Patterned STM
A10 Bicolor/Patterned DTM
A11 Metallic Light-bodied STM/DTM
A12 Metallic Dark-bodied STM/DTM
A13 AOC STM
A14 AOC DTM
Division C : Show Plakat
SHOW/SYMMETRICAL
C1
Red STM Plakat
C2
Black STM Plakat
C3
Blue STM Plakat
C4
Steel STM Plakat
C5
Green/Turquoise STM Plakat
C6
Clear/Yellow/Orange STM Plakat
C7
Pastel/Opaque STM Plakat
C8
Bicolor/Butterfly STM Plakat
C9
Marble/Grizzled/Multicolor STM Plakat
C10 Metallic Light-bodied STM Plakat
C11 Metallic Dark-bodied STM Plakat
C12 AOC STM Plakat
C13 Symmetrical Plakat
Division E : Wild Type Bettas
E1
Wild Small Bubble Nesters Pair
E2
Wild Small Mouth Brooders Pair
E3
Wild Large Bubble Nesters
/Mouth Brooders Pair
Division B : Crowntail
B1 Red CTM
B2 Black CTM
B3 Dark Iridescent CTM
B4 Light Solid Color CTM
B5 Bicolor/Patterned CTM
B6 Metallic Light-bodied CTM
B7 Metallic Dark-bodied CTM
B8 AOC CTM
Group B : Optional Classes
Division H : Breeder Development
H1 New Colors and Form/Finnage
H2 Matched Pairs
Division D : New Breeders
NB1 Singletail Male
NB2 Doubletail Male
NB3 Crowntail Male
NB4 Plakat Male
NB5 Singletail Female
NB6 Doubletail Female
Division F : Female Classes
F1
Solid Color HM/Plakat Female
F2
AOC HM/Plakat Female
F3
Solid Color CT Female
F4
AOC CT Female
Division G : Temporary Classes
G1 Traditional Plakat
G2 Giant Plakat
Division H : Betta Art
I1
Photography
I2
Illustration
I3
Crafts
NB : AOC = Any Other Color - emphasis will be on form/finnage
Class H2 = New Variations in both form/finnage and color
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IBC Show Entry Form – Area 6 only!!
Name:
Phone:
IBC Form 3-E 7/06
Date:
Address:
Postal Code:
IBC member?
Host Club
Member?
Country:
Yes/No
Membership
No:
Yes/No
email:
If you send more than 25 fish please add another form.
This is page _____ of _____
ENTRANT FILLS OUT THIS PART:
Fish #
CLASS
Auction
MIN. Bid
HOST FILLS OUT THIS PART:
Self bred?
Label/Remarks
C#
Entry #
Award
Sold
Remarks
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Special Instructions:
If you need help in determining the correct class for your entry,
MONEY ENCLOSED BY ENTRANT
write "HELP" in the class column. Allow one line per fish (two
lines for pairs, three lines for trios).
For
Single Entries:
STATEMENT: I agree to abide by all show rules of the IBC, and
For
Group Entries:
agree that the IBC, the Host Club, and the show site assume no
$
$
TOTAL:
$
MONEY RETURNED BY HOST
Sales
proceeds
Less
commission
$
$
TOTAL:
$
responsibility for entries or condition of entries, although they will
do everything possible to protect the fish.
I DO NOT agree to allow my entries to be
moved.
SIGNED: ________________________________
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Swiss Betta Show
Show Type
Date
Judges
Regular Classes
International - Area 2
May 18 - 19, 2007
Rajiv Masillamoni; Claire Pavia
Name 1st Place
Name 2nd Place
Name 3rd Place
Total
Entries
In
Class
1 - male HM solid color dark iridescent
(blue, steel, turquoise, green)
Markus Gutzeit
Van Chanh Than
Markus Gutzeit
NA
2 - male HM solid color dark noniridescent (red, black)
Xavier Belin
Jean-Michel Jeannerat
Christian Mermod
NA
3 - male HM solid color light (opaque
white, cellophane, yellow, orange,
pastel blue and green)
Van Chanh Than
Marion Schultheiss
Marion Schultheiss
NA
Christian Mermod
Claire Pavia
Christian Mermod
NA
Bastien Lablanc
Jean-Michel Jeannerat
Jean-Michel Jeannerat
Eric Theobald
Joep Van Esch
Hermanus Haryanto
Marion Schultheiss
Marion Schultheiss
Thomas Weiblen
Hermanus Haryanto
Hermanus Haryanto
Hermanus Haryanto
Eric Theobald
Marion Schultheiss
Thomas Weiblen
Joep Van Esch
Joep Van Esch
Marion Schultheiss
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
13- male Crowntail, pattern (bicolor,
butterfly, multicolor, marbled)
Adolf Ludwig
Thomas Weiblen
Thomas Weiblen
NA
14- form and color variations (giants,
sunshine, PKDT)
Thomas Weiblen
Thomas Weiblen
Xavier Belin
NA
15- female solid color dark iridescent
(blue, steel, turquoise, green)
Joep Van Esch
Joep Van Esch
Joep Van Esch
NA
16- female solid color dark noniridescent (red, black)
Xavier Belin
Xavier Belin
Christian Mermod
NA
17- female solid color light (opaque
white, cellophane, yellow, orange,
pastel blue and green)
Marion Schultheiss
Marion Shultheiss
Daniel Bulgheroni
NA
19- female pattern (bicolor, butterfly,
multicolor, marbled)
20- female DT
21- female CT
Markus Gutzeit
Eric Theobald
Eric Theobald
NA
Jean-Michel Jeannerat
Hermanus Haryanto
Xavier Belin
Thomas Weiblen
Xavier Belin
Hermanus Haryanto
NA
NA
Best of Show
Name & Class Winner
BOS Male
BOS Female
RBOS Male
RBOS Female
Bastien Leblanc
Jean-Michel Jeannerat
Marion Schultheiss
Markus Gutzeit
4 - male HM bicolor (dark and light
bodied, chocolate, cambodian,
dragon...)
5 - male HM multicolor
8 - male DT
9 - male traditional PK
10 - male asymmetrical show PK
11- male symmetrical PK
12- male Crowntail, solid color
Markus & Claire
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Swiss Betta Show - Continued
Novice
Name 1st Place
Name 2nd Place
Name 3rd Place
Total
Entries
In Class
22- Novice, male HM solid color
Philippe Guerber
Fabienne Maillard
Philippe Guerber
NA
23- Novice, male HM pattern (bicolor,
butterfly, multicolor, marbled)
25- Novice, male CT
26- Novice, male PK
Philippe Guerber
Philippe Guerber
Philippe Guerber
NA
Jennifer Dahnken
Niko Jovanov
Niko Jovanov
Niko Jovanov
NA
NA
Novice Best of Show
Name & Class of Winner
BOS Male
BOS Female
RBOS Male
RBOS Female
Philippe Guerber
Manuela Baatz
Philippe Guerber
Manuela Baatz
Show Information
Regular Classes
Novice Classes
Show Totals
Number of
Entrants
20
5
25
Number of Entries
234
32
266
Number
of Fish
234
32
266
Swiss Bettas: small club, big show – by Claire Pavia
The Swiss Betta Club was founded in 2000 by a small
number of breeders to promote breeding of show-Bettas in
our country as well as in Europe, and to host shows.
After hosting 3 annual shows in the medieval town of
Moudon, the club decided to become an IBC chapter. The
show location changed to Cortaillod in 2005, where we had
our first IBC sanctionned District show, which was the first
ever IBC sanctionned show in Area 2. We’ve always had
participation from several countries like France, Italy and
Germany. Exhibitors speaking different languages have
sometimes made organization difficult, but their participation
has made our show successfull.
This year, the Swiss Betta Club hosted an IBC sanctionned
International show, which was very special for us for several
reasons. This was the first IBC sanctionned International
show in Area 2, and the first Betta show ever in Europe to
have Novice/new breeder’s classes. We offered the first
judging seminars for four official apprentices, and I must
thank the 2006-2007 judging board for helping me find a way
to train and certify judges in my country and in area 2, who
might not even speak English. I see this as a huge step
forward for shows over here.
There are only 2 certified judges in Area 2, and until now,
shows have simply been judged by experienced breeders,
which is not a bad thing, but I feel it will be better when
everyone uses the same standards with the same methods.
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Besides that, the possibility to train judges should be an
incentive for more IBC sanctionned shows in Area 2.
The Swiss Betta Club does not have the possibility to accept
mail-in entries to our show, but as said above, we have
breeders from different countries attending our show, and
many people come with fellow breeder’s Bettas. This year
we had record-breaking participation, with 25 breeders from
6 different countries and 266 fish.
I know there is one thing people like about our show, we
have our meals in a room right next to the fish-room, and
everything is done family style. My friend Marie-Chantal
prepares a special chicken fondue with delicious home-made
dips for Saturday evening, and that is always a crowdpleaser.
Quality of the fish in the show was great, I was only sad to
see, as usual, few Bettas in the solid color classes. During
the judging Saturday morning, some participants took a walk
along the lakeside, or through the vinyards, while others
stayed at the show to talk about their fish. The Best Of Show
male award was won by a 17 year old young man showing
Bettas for the very first time, after 2 years of patient work on
his lines. He had refused to enter the Novice/new breeder’s
classes.
Now the show tanks have been cleaned…everything put
away…and we’re looking forward to next year’s show!
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First Coast Bettas of Florida
Show Type
Date
Judges
Group A: Regular Classes
International
May 19th & 20th, 2007
Rich Christman, Joe Becerra, Amy Becerra, Bob Plenge
Name 1st Place
Name 2nd Place
Name 3rd Place
Total
Entries
In Class
Division A: Dark Solid Color Non-Iridescent
A1 Red STM
A2 Black STM
A3 Red/Black DTM
A4 Red STF
A5 Black STF
A6 Red/Black DTF
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Connie Emery
Winston Limhengco
Connie Emery
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
Jay Jaetzold
Connie Emery
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
Connie Emery
Winston Limhengco
Jay Jaetzold
Winston Limhengco
Jay Jaetzold
Jay Jaetzold
5
3
3
2
6
4
Division B: Dark Solid Color Iridescent
B1 Blue STM
B2 Steel STM
B3 Green/Turquoise STM
B4 Dark Iridescent DTM
B5 Blue STF
B6 Steel STF
B7 Green/Turquoise STF
B8 Dark Iridescent STF
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Connie Emery
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Schendowich
Jennifer Viveiros
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Connie Emery
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Connie Emery
Jay Jaetzold
Winston Limhengco
Jack Schendowich
3
4
4
2
2
E1 Butterfly STM
E2 Multicolor STM
E3 Marble STM
E4 Grizzle STM
E5 Patterned DTM
E6 Butterfly/Multicolor/Grizzle STF
E7 Marble STF
E8 Patterned DTF
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Jim Sonnier
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jim Sonnier
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Melissa Beard
Connie Emery
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Jennifer Viveiros
Jack Schendowich
6
3
6
4
2
5
5
2
Division F: Wild Type Bettas
(Not Eligible for BOS) PAIRS
ONLY
*Note: For pairs total the number of entries in each class, not number of fish.
F1 Small Bubblenesters*
Connie Emery
Connie Emery
Ani Pahlawanian
5
Melissa Beard
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jay Jaetzold
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jay Jaetzold
Jack Schendowich
2
5
5
Jack Schendowich
Jack Schendowich
Sieg & Judy Illig
2
2
5
2
2
2
6
3
Division C: Light Solid Color
C1 Clear/Yellow/Orange STM
C2 Pastel STM
C3 Opaque STM
C5 Clear/Yellow/Orange STF
C6 Pastel STF
C7 Opaque STF
Jennifer Viveiros
1
3
2
3
2
2
Division D: Bicolor
D1 Dark Bicolor STM
D2 Light Bicolor STM
D4 Dark Bicolor STF
D5 Light Bicolor STF
D6 Dark/Light Bicolor DTF
Division E: Patterned
Connie Emery
Jim Sonnier
Division G: Breeders Division
G1 Color & Form Variations
G2 Form & Finnage
G3 Pairs*
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First Coast Bettas of Florida - Continued
Group A: Regular Classes
Name 1st Place
Name 2nd Place
Name 3rd Place
Total
Entries In
Class
Division H: Short-Finned
H1 Plakats - Traditional form
H2 Show Plakat-Solid Dark & Light
Iridescent
Leo Buss
1
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
5
H3 Show Plakat-Solid Dark & Light
Non-Iridescent
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
4
H4 Show Plakat-Dark Metallic
H5 Show Plakat AOC/Pattern
Leo Buss
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jim Sonnier
1
4
Frank Siracusa
Unknown/Sonnier
Leo Buss
Frank Siracusa
Leo Buss
Frank Siracusa
Leo Buss
Frank Siracusa
Frank Siracusa
Frank Siracusa
Frank Siracusa
Jennifer Viveiros
Jennifer Viveiros
Jack Schendowich
Winston Limhengco
Jennifer Viveiros
Winston Limhengco
David Spector
4
8
1
T1 Symmetrical Plakat
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jennifer Viveiros
Jennifer Viveiros
4
Best of Show
BOS Male
BOS Female
RBOS Male
RBOS Female
Name & Class Winner
Winston Limhengco C1
Sieg & Judy Illig
E6
Unknown/Sonnier
J2
Jack Schendowich
B5
Division J: Fringed Finned
J1 Crowntail
J2 Crowntail
J3 Crowntail
J4 Crowntail
Solid Color STM/DTM
AOC STM/DTM
Solid Color STF/DTF
AOC STF/DTF
11
12
2
3
Division K: Metallic
K1 Metallic Dark-bodied STM/DTM
K2 Metallic Dark-bodied STF/DTF
K3 Metallic Light-bodied STM/DTM
Division T: Temporary
Division I: Optional Classes
(Not counted as Regular Entries
- not eligible for BOS)
I1 Photography
I3 Crafts
Group B: New Breeder
Classes
Name 1st Place
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Name 1st Place
NB-1 Singletail Male
NB-3 Crowntail Male
NB-4 Plakat Male
NB-5 Singletail Female
Ani Pahlawanian
??
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
New Breeder Best of Show
BOS Male
BOS Female
RBOS Male
RBOS Female
Name & Class of Winner
Ani Pahlawanian NB1
Ani Pahlawanian NB5
Ani Pahlawanian NB4
Ani Pahlawanian NB5
Show Information
Name 2nd Place
Melissa Beard
Ani Pahlawanian
Name 2nd Place
Ani Pahlawanian
Name 3rd Place
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Number of Entrants
Regular Classes
Optional Classes
New Breeder Classes
Show Totals
Name 3rd Place
0
Total
Entries In
Class
5
2
Total
Entries In
Class
8
1
5
9
Number of Entries
Number of
Fish
185
7
195
0
23
23
218
215
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2nd Singapore International Betta Competition @ Aquarama 07
Show Type
Date
Judges
2 SIBC Classes
International - Area 6
May 24 - 27, 2007
Joty Atmadjaja, Jodi-Lea Matheson, Jesda Attavichit, Wong Wei Yeong,
Vincent Mah
Total
Name 1st Place
Name 2nd Place
Name 3rd Place
Entries
In Class
Category I : Halfmoon
A1 - Red (Dark and Light Bodied) STM
A2 - Black STM
A3 - Red/Black DTM
A4 - Dark Iridescent STM
A5 - Dark Iridescent DTM
A6 - Clear/Yellow/Orange STM
A7 - Pastel/Opaque STM
A8 - Light Solid DTM
A9 - Bicolor/Patterned STM
A10 - Bicolor/Patterned DTM
A11 - AOC STM
A12 - AOC DTM
A13 - Metallic Light-bodied STM/DTM
A14 - Metallic Dark-bodied STM/DTM
Bobby Chua
Keith Yeo
David Je
Yai Im-Erdsin
David Je
Dennis Tan
David Je
David Je
Mohd Shalan
Simon Tan
Yai Im-Erdsin
David Poh
Dennis Tan
Yai Im-Erdsin
Tan Yew Lin
David Je
Chan Yew Meng
Walet F.C.
Thomas Lim
Morris Gabriel
Keith Yeo
Lyon Goh
David Je
Thomas Lim
David Poh
Edwin Lim
Walet F.C.
Hermanus Haryanto
Mark Toh
Lyon Goh
Thomas Lim
Lyon Goh
Dennis Tan
Dennis Tan
Dennis Tan
Edwin Lim
Keith Yeo
Thomas Lim
Low You Cheng
Exotic Bettas
Exotic Bettas
Hsu Li Chieh
19
11
6
15
5
24
11
12
21
8
20
10
12
12
David Je
Walet F.C.
David Je
Leong Chang Yuan
David Je
Pichet Plaisanguan
Bryan Kua
Leong Chang Yuan
Ralph Tan
David Je
Widy Kiswanto
Walet F.C.
Shim Wei Teck
Leong Chang Yuan
Shim Wei Teck
David Je
Exotic Bettas
Hermanus Haryanto
Hermanus Haryanto
Hermanus Haryanto
Derrick Kuah
Pichet Plaisanguan
Shim Wei Teck
Walet F.C.
11
11
8
12
14
12
7
4
Edwin Quek Chin Han
David Poh
Toh Eng Hwee
Walet F.C.
Hermanus Haryanto
Alfredo Tumacder
Morris Gabriel
Bobby Chua
Chan Wee Pern
Jason Tan Chye Huat
Raymond Tan
Louis Tan
Jason Oh
Name & Class Winner
Jason Tan
Dennis Tan
David Je
Jason Tan
David Poh
Toh Eng Hwee
Chan Wee Pern
Raymond Tan
Toh Eng Hwee
Mok Jia Yong
David Je
Walet F.C.
Hermanus Haryanto
Thomas Lim
Lyon Goh
Niu Zicong
Brian Lam
Raymond Tan
Andy Tan
Niu Zicong
Bobby Chua
Lyon Goh
Ong S.C.
Edwin Lim
Eric Neoh
James Fok
Toh Eng Hwee
Alfredo Tumacder
Hermanus Haryanto
Uncle Dang Giants
25
14
14
10
13
12
6
32
11
27
19
24
25
Category II : Crowntail
B1 - Red CTM
B2 - Black CTM
B3 - Dark Iridescent CTM
B4 - Light Solid Color CTM
B5 - Bicolor/Patterned CTM
B6 - AOC CTM
B7 - Metallic Light-bodied CTM
B8 - Metallic Dark-bodied CTM
Category III : Show Plakat
C1 - Red STM Plakat
C2 - Black STM Plakat
C3 - Blue STM Plakat
C4 - Steel STM Plakat
C5 - Green/Turquoise STM Plakat
C6 - Clear/Yellow/Orange STM Plakat
C7 - Pastel/Opaque STM Plakat
C8 - Bicolor/Butterfly STM Plakat
C9 - Marble/Grizzled/Multicolor STM Plakat
C10 - AOC STM Plakat
C11 - Metallic Light-bodied STM Plakat
C12 - Metallic Dark-bodied STM Plakat
C13 - Giant Plakat
Bests of Show
Grand Champion
Category I Champion
Category II Champion
Category III Champion
AOC STM Plakat
Clear/Yellow/Orange STM
Red CT
AOC STM Plakat
Number of Entries
Number of
Fish
Category I
Category II
186
79
186
79
Category II
Show Totals
232
497
232
497
Show Information
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Number of Entrants
85
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More Pictures from the Swiss Betta Club Show – see story page 13!
Best of Show - Female
Lake of Neuchâtel, the picture was taken
very near the show venue.
Best of Show - Male
BOS – Female Award
BOS – Male Award
Crowntail
3
Crowntail Female
Doubletail Male
Doubletail Plakat
Multi
Rouge
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Multi
Orange Plakat
Plakat
Plakat
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IBC Convention – Midwest Betta Club
Show Type
Date
Judges
Apprentice Judges
Group A: Regular Classes
International
June 21 - 24, 2007
Rich Christman, Connie Emery, Jeff Hiller, Gilbert Limhengco, Dan
Young, Claire Pavia, Lawrence Colston, Carolyn Hanlon, Gene Lucas
Phil Dorr, Kurt Bihlmayer, Jack Schendowich, Lila Sneed, Nathaniel
Emers, Jamie Woods
Name 1st Place
Total
Entries
In Class
Name 2nd Place
Name 3rd Place
Winston Limhengco
Jay Jaetzold
Anthony Candelarei
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Tim Arndt
Jay Jaetzold
Winston Limhengco
Jennifer Lapello
Jack Shendowich
8
3
4
4
5
3
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Jack Shendowich
Jack Shendowich
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Richard Smart
Jack Shendowich
Sieg & Judy Illig
Winston Limhengco
3
6
6
3
4
10
7
4
Winston Limhengco
Jack Shendowich
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Jennifer Viveiros
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Richard Smart
3
3
3
3
5
2
Jennifer Lapello
Tim Arndt
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jennifer Lapello
Winston Limhengco
Tim Arndt
Jack Shendowich
Jack Shendowich
Tim Arndt
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
2
7
7
8
Tim Arndt
Jack Shendowich
Sieg & Judy Illig
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Tim Arndt
Tim Arndt
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jack Shendowich
Jennifer Lapello
Sieg & Judy Illig
Tim Arndt
Jennifer Lapello
Jack Shendowich
Winston Limhengco
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jennifer Lapello
Jennifer Lapello
15
10
5
5
6
7
10
3
Ani Pahlawanian
3
1
Division A: Dark Solid Color Non-Iridescent
A1 Red STM
A2 Black STM
A3 Red/Black DTM
A4 Red STF
A5 Black STF
A6 Red/Black DTF
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Division B: Dark Solid Color Iridescent
B1 Blue STM
B2 Steel STM
B3 Green/Turquoise STM
B4 Dark Iridescent DTM
B5 Blue STF
B6 Steel STF
B7 Green/Turquoise STF
B8 Dark Iridescent STF
Division C: Light Solid Color
C1 Clear/Yellow/Orange STM
C2 Pastel STM
C3 Opaque STM
C5 Clear/Yellow/Orange STF
C6 Pastel STF
C7 Opaque STF
Division D: Bicolor
D1 Dark Bicolor STM
D2 Light Bicolor STM
D4 Dark Bicolor STF
D5 Light Bicolor STF
Division E: Patterned
E1 Butterfly STM
E2 Multicolor STM
E3 Marble STM
E4 Grizzle STM
E5 Patterned DTM
E6 Butterfly/Multicolor/Grizzle STF
E7 Marble STF
E8 Patterned DTF
Division F: Wild Type Bettas (Not Eligible for BOS) PAIRS ONLY
F1 Small Bubblenesters*
F2 Small Mouthbrooders*
F3 Large Bubblenesters/
Mouthbrooders*
Ani Pahlawanian
Kurt E. Bihlmayer
Ani Pahlawanian
1
Kurt E. Bihlmayer
Division G: Breeders Division
G1 Color & Form Variations
G2 Form & Finnage
G3 Pairs*
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Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jay Jaetzold
Sieg & Judy Illig
Winston Limhengco
Jay Jaetzold
Jack Shendowich
2
8
11
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IBC Convention – Midwest Betta Club - Continued
Group A: Regular Classes
Name 1st Place
Name 2nd Place
Name 3rd Place
Total
Entries
In Class
Division H: Short-Finned
H1 Plakats - Traditional form
Leo Buss
H2 Show Plakat-Solid Dark & Light
Iridescent
Jack Shendowich
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
Sieg & Judy Illig
Jennifer Viveiros
Jim Sonnier
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
Sieg & Judy Illig
Leo Buss
Jennifer Viveiros
Sieg & Judy Illig
5
14
Jennifer Viveiros
Jim Sonnier
Leo Buss
Hermanus Haryanto
Frank Siracusa
Hermanus Haryanto
Leo Buss
Jennifer Lapello
Frank Siracusa
Hermanus Haryanto
Hermanus Haryanto
Frank Siracusa
10
15
5
11
David Spector
Jennifer Viveiros
Al Haskell
Al Haskell
Jennifer Viveiros
Jack Shendowich
Al Haskell
Al Haskell
Tim Arndt
David Spector
Al Haskell
Hermanus Haryanto
11
9
9
3
T1 Symmetrical Plakat
Sieg & Judy Illig
Sieg & Judy Illig
Hermanus Haryanto
10
Best of Show
BOS Male
BOS Female
RBOS Male
RBOS Female
Division I: Optional Classes
(Not counted as Regular Entries not eligible for BOS)
Name & Class Winner
Winston Limhengco - C1
Sieg & Judy Illig - B7
Sieg & Judy Illig - G2
Winston Limhengco - A4
Name 3rd Place
Total
Entries
In Class
I1 Photography
Clair Pavia
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
I3 Crafts
Jean-Michel Jeannerat
/Dorine Schmied
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
H3 Show Plakat-Solid Dark & Light
Non-Iridescent
H4 Show Plakat-Dark Metallic
H5 Show Plakat AOC/Pattern
1
5
4
Division J: Fringed Finned
J1 Crowntail
J2 Crowntail
J3 Crowntail
J4 Crowntail
Solid Color STM/DTM
AOC STM/DTM
Solid Color STF/DTF
AOC STF/DTF
Division K: Metallic
K1 Metallic Dark-bodied STM/DTM
K2 Metallic Dark-bodied STF/DTF
K3 Metallic Light-bodied STM/DTM
K4 Metallic Light-bodied STF/DTF
Division T: Temporary
Group B: New Breeder Classes
Name 1st Place
Name 1st Place
Name 2nd
Place
Name 2nd
Place
NB-1 Singletail Male
NB-3 Crowntail Male
NB-4 Plakat Male
NB-5 Singletail Female
NB-6 Doubletail Female
Ani Pahlawanian
Sherry Schomerus
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
New Breeder Best of Show
BOS Male
BOS Female
RBOS Male
RBOS Female
Name & Class Winner
Ani Pahlawanian - NB1
Ani Pahlawanian - NB5
Ani Pahlawanian - NBNB4
Ani Pahlawanian - NB5
Number of
Entrants
20
2
2
24
Show Information
Regular Classes
Optional Classes
New Breeder Classes
Show Totals
FLARE!
Name 3rd Place
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Number of
Entries
312
10
26
348
6
4
Total
Entries
In Class
8
1
5
9
3
Number
of Fish
328
0
26
354
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The Betta Perspective by Joe Walker
Interview with Suporn Khumhom
Welcome to the Betta Perspective, a column that features interviews with IBC members and serves as a forum
to learn more about our members, breeding techniques, fishroom set-ups and other topics of interest.
How did you get started with Bettas as a hobby?
I had been working in the factory the last 5 years as a Testing
Engineer. I was so bored working in the factory, so I looked for
something I loved to do. I started to do a website and was
looking for some products to sell over the internet. I talked to
my friends about looking for any product to sell, and one day
my friend told me “ Hey brother, I saw someone selling
Siamese fighting fish on the internet.“ At that time I didn’t know
the word “Betta.”
When I heard that word from my younger friend, it went directly
to my deep heart because I always loved fish, especially the
Betta. When I was young, (about 13 years old) I had started
breeding Bettas already. That night I searched on the internet
for Siamese fighting fish and I found a ton of websites about
the Betta. I found the Melano HM, it is so beautiful ….. I don’t
know how to say it, but it made me so I couldn’t sleep for many
days. I really didn’t know how to get that fish and I had never
seen fish like this before. I only knew of the traditional Plakad. I
tried to search for anyone in Thailand who bred HMs, and
finally I found Atisonbettas website. Then I checked his
address and went to visit him, looking for a HM. That is how I
got started with Bettas as a hobby. Now it is my fully time job.
Unbelievable. Ha..ha.
What temperature water do you raise your Bettas in?
Sincerely, I never check the temperature of the water. Ha..ha.
I think it is about 20+ degrees C, but I keep my rack in the
house to prevent the temperature from changing too much
between day time and night time. If the temperature changes
too much they will get sick. I’m sure Bettas prefer warm water
over cold water.
What color strains are you working with? Which is your
favorite?
I’m working on many colors. They are red, white, royal blue,
turquoise, steel blue, gold, red dragon, yellow, orange, melano,
blue lace, marble, black copper, and mustard gas. My favorite
is a solid color, especially white, blue and steel blue. The
Betta I breed the most is the long fin HM.
What characteristics do you look for in your breeders?
Branching?
From my experience there are so many important points to
select the breeder. Most importantly, my breeder must flare like
an actor. They must not run around when we let them see
other. If you are a photographer you will know why. Ha..ha.
The good males will flare slowly and keep his fins open fully.
This is why I fall in love with them. This behavior is transferred
to their babies. It is genetic. Another important point is
branching. I prefer a maximum of 8 rays and every sub ray
branch has to be equal. Especially the top and bottom one.
I have something to discuss to the judging board through this
interview about the standard. From my experience the caudal
fin of the best HM should be a little bit over 180 degrees. From
the naturally perfect characteristics of the caudal fin, every
sub-ray has to be equal. Because of this effect to the caudal
fin, it will be open a little bit more than 180 degrees.
So my point is, the equal branching of every sub ray of the
caudal fin is needed to be considered, more than the fins “open
degree.” The dorsal fin must be large, strong and point
forward. The dorsal peduncle is preferred wider. The anal fin
must be large, strong and point forward also. The overall form
must be balanced. No gap between fins. The color must be
clean and thick, with no marble gene.
Actually, there are so many details about this, but my English
is so limited, for explaining about my breeder characteristic
style. May I write in Thai? LOL.
What size bowl do you raise your males in and at what age
do you jar males?
My bowl size is 6x6x8 inches. I do jar them at about 1-2
months old. It’s up to the fish line and condition. If we jar them
when they are very young, about 1 month old, their fins will
open faster and the body will be thinner than when we jar them
at the older age.
What is your water change frequency for Betta grow-out
tanks and Betta bowls?
I change the water for my Betta grow-out tanks every 2 weeks,
and for Betta bowls I change water 100% every 3 days.
Actually for the Bettas in my grow-out tanks, I do it like this….. I
breed them in small bowls, and when they hatch at the age of
3 days I remove their father and I pour all the fry in to grow-out
tanks (1.5 m circle cement tanks) this is the first water change
for them. Two weeks after that I separate them,( about 40
Bettas per tank). This is the second time of changing water for
them. Fish will grow up faster. About 2-3 weeks after that, we
can start to select the good ones to jar.
How do you treat your water that you use for water
changes? What is the pH and hardness of your water from
the tap?
I use underground water from nature, and the pH is about 6.5.
Hardness I never check ha..ha. Actually the water parameter
changes due to the seasons changing, so I need to be careful
about this. Normally when I change water, I will put a little bit of
salt and almond leaves boiled in the water for them.
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How do you work your Betta lines? Inbreeding?
Outcrossing?
From my 5 years of experience this is something I can’t judge.
My Royal blue HM line is inbred for more than 3 years, which is
about 8-9 generations. They are now giving me melano HM,
and Blue Lace HM also come from them. The short fin HM and
DT too. Now they are still ok and I still keep inbreeding them.
Some lines for example, (my white platinum) I kept inbreeding
them for 2-3 years. About 6 generations. I found they are not
healthy and are growing up very slow. Their scales are
reverted, so I tried to out cross them. The result is better form
and more healthy fish, but the color is not so good. I need to
cross them back to my main line again to get better color.
Ha..ha. I think it is up to your fish. We need to keep their
records.
What percentage of HM finnage type Bettas do you get in
your spawns? Is it color dependent?
Actually, I never count .Ha..ha, but most of them is HM. Let’s
say about 90% is HM. Color is not dependent. This is giving
me a headache. LOL.
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What size of spawning tank do you use and how do you
set it up? Do you condition your breeders?
My spawning tank is a round plastic bowl, 12 inches in
diameter. I set it up like this. Clean the plastic bowl with salt.
Dry the bowl by putting it directly in the sun light until it’s fully
dry. Put a little bit of salt and Indian almond leaves in water
and boil. Then fill the bowl with water, about ¾ of the bowl. It’s
about 12 cm high. Then float dry almond leaves on top for
them to build their nest.
Then put in the breeder, I normally will put the male in first. I
feel the male should be owner of the tank first. Ha..ha. Then
put in the female. Keep watching so they don’t fight strongly
with each other. If ok, fully close the bowl with particle board
and place the bowl in a silent area and wait for the next day.
Close your light at night. Carefully open the particle board and
use a searchlight to check if the eggs are already full in the
nest. You carefully remove the female. Why do you need to do
this at night, and close the light while checking for the eggs?
We can remove the female easily, and not have too much
effect on the male or the nest.
Before I breed my breeders, I condition them by feeding them
with life blood worms. It will help the female give a lot of eggs.
After you see the female is ready, (she will look fat) I will pair
them, but not over 3 days. Actually 2 days is the best. If longer
than this she will drop her eggs in her own tank, ha..ha, so only
pair them for 2 days. Then put them together in the spawning
tank.
What foods do you use for newborn fry? Juveniles?
Adults?
I feed my newborn fry with life daphnia or rotifer, my Juveniles
with life daphnia, and Adults with daphnia, blood worms and
mosquito larvae.
What type of feeding schedule do you use?
I feed 2 times a day, Morning and Afternoon.
At what age do you cull your Betta spawns?
I cull my Bettas at the time that I jar them, which is about 4-5
weeks old.
What types of filtration are used in your fry or grow out
tanks? Why?
I never use filtration in my grow-out tanks, because there is no
need.
What are your breeding goals for the future?
This is a very hard question I always ask myself every day.
Ha..ha.
My answer is: If possible, the active Giant HM with thick and
strong finnage. I think it is possible.
Is there any other information you would like to add to this
interview?
From my 5 years in the Betta community, I have a lot of good
friends around the world. I’m so happy for my Betta life. I’m so
lucky coming to this community and I hope the IBC will become
even stronger, and more international. Now the IBC is not only
for American hobbyists anymore, but the IBC is for everyone
who love Bettas around the world.
Some of Suporn’s Halfmoons!!
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Breeding Betta splendens the Dutch way
By Joep van Esch – www.bettaterritory.nl
In this article I will try to give you more information about
breeding Betta splendens. It is important to keep in mind that
the way described here is the way that works best for me and
my bettas. There are many ways to successfully breed these
beautiful fish, during the years each breeder will find/develop
the way which suits him and his fish best.
Before going deeper into the breeding section, I would like you
to consider the following important notes in order to make sure
that when you decide to start breeding your bettas you are able
to give them the best care as possible:
One single spawn can produce up to 300 fry!
Around 2 months of age the young males have to be
separated and jarred individually to prevent fighting
and improve their growth. So make sure you have
enough room for this!
Off course all your youngsters need to be fed with the
best (live) foods available.
Taking care and raising the offspring will demand a lot
of patience and time before they will reach
maturity(feeding, changing water, cleaning, etc).
Make sure that you financially are capable of
supporting this hobby.
Breeding Betta splendens can give you great joy and pride
when you see your fish grow from small fry into nice colored
full-grown fish.
The Netherlands
Tank setup
In order
needed:
-
to set-up the spawning tank, the following things are
Glass tank (at least 10-12 liter) with cover and light.
Heater (25 Watt).
Water conditioner (like Aquasafe or Easy Life).
Live plants.
Plastic or glass chimney.
Styrofoam piece/Indian Almond leave/half a plastic
cup (for building the bubblenest).
Half of a keramic pot
My spawning tanks have a size of 40x25x25 cm (lxbxh) and
are bare-bottomed. The latter makes it more easy to keep
them clean. The water level is set around 10-15 cm and a
temperature of 27-30 degrees Celsius is maintained using a 25
Watt heater.
The tank is filled with floating plants. I personally prefer to use
hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum). Live plants in the
spawning tank can function as support for the bubble nest,
hide-out for the female during the spawning process and the
will promote the growth of infusoria growth (microscopic
organisms which are eaten by the fry the first days). Further,
the plants will also be used as hide-out for the fry after they
have entered the free-swimming stage. I also use half a
ceramic pot to provide some extra cover for the female during
the
spawning
process.
Overview of the spawning tank
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Piece of styrofoam
Piece of Indian almond leave
Chimney
Half a ceramic pot
Live plants (hornwort)
To promote a solid bubblenest different supports can be used,
for example: a small piece of styrofoam, half a plastic cup,
Indian Almond/Ketapang leaves, plants, etc. I personally
always provide the male several options by giving him a piece
of styrofoam in one corner and a piece of ketapang leave in the
opposite corner.
desired characteristics. A fish often does not have all the
characteristics you are looking for but I personally like to
see this as a big puzzle in which we try to spawn two fish
together which complement each others shortcomings.
It is important to keep in mind here that a top quality show
fish is not always a good breeder and vice versa. Trusting
on the background of a fish sometimes can also be very
important in selecting your breeders.
Selecting the pair
When selecting a pair of Betta splendens it is important to
consider the following things:
What you want to achieve with the upcoming spawn: Do
you want to breed on color, finnage, a combination of both
or just for fun? When a breeder has set a personal goal he
of she can look for which male and female have the
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The age of the fish: There already have been reports of
young bettas being able to spawn at <3 months, but
personally I prefer my fish to have an age of at least 4
months before I spawn them.
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When you chose you pair you have to be sure that those fish
are in optimal condition in order to breed successfully. Here the
conditioning comes in. To promote a good condition, the fish
are fed thoroughly for a 1-2 weeks with the best quality food
(granulate, frozen and/or live foods). By putting the male and
female in neighbouring tanks and letting them flare to each
other for some short periods everyday the pair will get more
familiar with each other and the egg production in the female
will be triggered.
- Female: Healthy, active, full with eggs (thick body), showing
vertical striping.
How can you see your fish are in optimal breeding condition?
- Male: Healthy, active, flaring, showing full color, building
bubble nests.
!! Note: Light bodied females don't show vertical striping.
The spawning process
After you decided which pair you will use for breeding and both
fish are in optimal spawning condition we introduce the pair in
the spawning tank.
I personally always introduce the female first to the breeding
tank in order to get familiar with the new environment and the
possible hiding places. Two days later the female is put in the
chimney (I always use a plastic cola bottle from this the top
and bottom are cut).. At first, there will be a lot of flaring and
showing from both male and female. The vertical striping in
dark bodies females is a sign that she is willing to spawn (keep
in mind this striping can not be observed in light bodied
females). They are left like this for 1-2 days, in order to give the
male some time to build a bubblenest. The egg production in
the female will also be further triggered.
Male flaring to the female in the chimney
I only feed the pair as long as the female is still in the chimney.
Most females are still feeding themselves but too my
experience some males will not eat during the process of
building a bubblenest.
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Bubblenest from above
Bubblenest from below
I usually release the female about 5-10 minutes before the
lights go off in my fishroom. I always want my fish to respond
on each other immediately after release. When the female
does not react on the male or is afraid of the male, she is
removed to give it another try after a few days/weeks.
After the release the pair will flare and show around to each
other which is mostly followed by the male chasing the female
through the tank. It is quite normal that the female takes a few
bites during this process. After a while the female will observe
the males actions under the bubblenest from a safe distance.
When the male is ready he will hang under his nest and will
regularly swim off looking for the female. He will try to convince
her to come under the nest on a less aggressive way by flaring
his fins.
When the female is ready for spawning she will approach the
male with her head down. They will start turning pushing each
other in the flank. Eventually the male will start embracing the
female. Sometimes it will take a while before the male gets the
hang of it, especially when it is an inexperienced male.
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During the embrace the eggs will be pressed out of the
female. Simultaneously the male will release his sperm
which fertilize the eggs. The eggs will fall down and usually
both the male and female will swim down to collect the
eggs and to blow them into the bubblenest. The actual
spawning process can vary from half an hour to >3 hour.
When the male had enough he will chase the female off and
she will hide again in the plants. This is the time to remove the
female in order to recover. The male will now take care of the
nest on its own by taking the eggs in his month and reordering
them in the nest. It sometimes even happens that a male
decides to move the entire nest to another place in the tank.
From now it is important to leave the light on for 24h a day
untill the youngsters are in the free-swimming stage and the
male is removed.
Eggs in the nest
When you use this closely observed spawning method you will
seldom have females which are heavily damaged. Most of the
time the females will leave the spawning tank in good health
and condition. If the female does get damaged, with good care,
this will recover within a few weeks.
Eggs in the nest
Raising the fry
At a temperature of 28-30 degrees Celsius the fertilized eggs in the bubblenest will hatch after about 25-30 hours. After hatching the
presence of the fry can easily be recognized by looking under the nest. A bunch of vertically hanging tails will stick out of the air bubbles
of the nest because they still posses an egg-yolk and the swim bladder is not fully developed yet.
1 day old fry
hanging
horizontally in
the
bubblenest
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Every time a fry falls down from the nest the careful watching male will pick up the fry with his mouth and will blow it back into the
bubblenest. This sometimes looks like an never-ending story........
The male taking care of the fry
After approximately 2-3 days the egg-yolk of the fry is
absorbed and the youngsters start to swim horizontally and
they will reach the free-swimming stage. The male, loyal as he
is, still attempts to bring the fry back to the nest. At this point
the male can be removed and can recover of his intensive
work of the last few days. Now the fry will feed themselves on
microscopic organisms in the water, called infusoria. A day
after the fry has entered the free-swimming stage; I usually
start feeding microworms and live hatched BBS/artemia 2-3
times a day. After about 1 week I very carefully, start siphoning
the breeding tank to remove the dirt from the bottom using an
air tube with some cottonwool in the beginning to prevent
sucking up any fry. The water level is restored using clean
water of the same temperature.
2 week old fry
Fry in the free-swimming stage (4 days old)
2.5 week old fry
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At 3-4 weeks, besides the live artemia, I also start feeding live
tubifex. Also bigger water changes are done now about 1020% per two days. Around 4-6 weeks the first youngsters will
start showing some of their coloration (with the lighter colors
like yellow this may take a bit longer).
9 week old royal blue mask HM PK male
3.5 week old fry
5 week old fry
At an age of 6-8 weeks, besides the tubifex, I also start feeding
live and frozen red mosquito larva. The water changes become
a bit bigger to 20-40% per 2-3 days. At this age you also might
see the first males appearing in the spawn. Most of the time
they can be recognized by their slightly longer finnage, fuller
ventrals, body shape, small fights with other males and
showing of the gills/beard. At this time, I usually here start
jarring the first males.
11 week old metallic steel blue HM PK male
7 week old
metallic blue
HM PK male
22 week old royal blue mask HM PK male
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Convention Information
Minutes from IBC 40th Convention, June 2007
EB Meeting, June 21, 7:30 p.m.
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Ocean Nutrition has added frozen foods to their line; IBC orders will be drop shipped to the customer.
Income from Sales Committee has been good.
Gene Lucas Fund update.
Membership report.
Chapters - How can we give them more support?
Meeting adjourned
Annual Membership Business Meeting, June 22
Old Business:
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Election Results: EB -- Rich Christman (Pres); Marc Denaro (VP); Steve Van Camp (Sec); Jack Tobin (Treas); JB -Connie Emery; Joe Becerra; JD Ewtuch. All Constitutional Proposals passed.
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Treasury: Report on balances for all IBC accounts; current fiscal year (July 1-June 30) may be changed so that the final
fiscal year report can be given at the convention. Report accepted.
•
Membership: Down minimally since change in dues last October; electronic memberships increased from 25 to 50%.
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Judging Board
•
Archives Committee: Jim Sonnier is new chairperson, replacing Doc Daugherty who recently passed away.
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Constitution Committee
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FLARE!
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Web Site
•
Nomination Committee: Still trying to word ballot so that it is clear to everyone. Will discontinue printing ballot return
envelope that is included in FLARE due to its lack of use.
•
Technical Assistance: No paper copies requested this year; all sales were for the CD. Since we have a B&W copier and
paper, any committee chair needing photocopies please contact Melissa so we can use up the stock we have. We can
decide in the future whether to continue investing in the copier.
•
Sales: Very good.
•
Programs: A little better this year.
•
Ocean Nutrition: IBC thanks them for bringing their new product line to IBC. They have also been great financial
supporters of convention host clubs.
New Business
•
Budget for FLARE! is an estimate and includes the recent postal increase. The cost for mailing and printing will continue to
decrease with each issue. As members renew many are switching from paper to electronic. We believe that the budget
will balance out over the next 1-3 years.
•
Convention 2008: Jacksonville FL hosted by First Coast Bettas of Florida Chapter. Bid accepted.
•
Sales new items: PRO will now be available in the smaller 15 gm size; Spirulina 1.2 oz; Community Flakes; frozen food
(whole cases only) that will be direct drop shipped to the customer from Ocean Nutrition.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Van Camp, Secretary
Election Results
By-Laws Amendment Vote - All Articles were accepted
Officer Elections
E Board Positions - 4 positions
President Vice President Vice President Secretary Treasurer -
Rich Christman
Marc Denaro
Wayne McLain
Steve Van Camp
Jack Tobin
108 votes
54 votes
51 votes
117 votes
110 votes
Judging Board - 3 positions
Connie Emery
JD Ewtuch
Joe Becerra
109 votes
86 votes
97 votes
85 Ballots were received – 119 Members voted
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REMEMBERING…… Walter James “Doc” Daugherty
December 18, 1916 - June 14, 2007
Walt was born in a trunk in Oklahoma City to silent film actors Lilly Mae and “Two-Gun” Monty Williams
who were touring with their latest film, but the birth was never listed in the official government records
due to a fire in the doctor's office. After his father died while Walt was still a baby, Walt’s mother
remarried to Jessie M. Daugherty, who adopted Walt, giving him his name, a much treasured Irish-name
heritage and a birth certificate. With his sense of humor, feel for fun and love of color, Walt was certainly
meant to be an Irishman.
His prime love was ancient Egypt, especially anything about King Tut. Walt’s first talk on Tut was given in
junior high school and his passion for the subject lasted a lifetime. Although he earned a Doctorate in
Anthropology, Walt never professionally worked in the field, though he gave countless lectures to
schools and various groups until just a few years ago when poor health cancelled the tradition.
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He lived an active and full life. Always an active hobbyist, he was known as “Mr. Hobby” on host and
friend Ron McCoy’s former KFI radio talk show, “The Night Owl Program”. Some of Walt’s hobbies
included:
Archaeology - after first talking on King Tut in junior high around 1932, he kept on reading, lecturing and keeping current for the
rest of his life, working on several digs, including the search for DeMille's "Ten Commandments" sets in our nearby dunes.
Science Fiction - charter member of LASFS (Los Angeles Science Fantasy Society), founder of Westercon, chairman of the 1946
Pacificon World Science Fiction Convention, fanzine publisher, guest of honor or fan guest of honor at many conventions including
the 1968 World Science Fiction Convention, recipient of the Evans-Freehafer Big Heart Award, emcee for countless conventions
and events
Tropical Fish, especially Bettas (Siamese Fighting Fish) - he was the Archivist for IBC (International Betta Congress), was awarded
several Article of the Year Awards, and in 2002 was honored to receive the prestigious Gene Lucas Award in recognition of his
years of service to IBC.
Ballroom Dancing - over 600 awards, including the world championship in New York’s “Harvest Moon” competition (film of him
dancing there appears in four different M*A*S*H episodes), won his first contest at age 9 and the final at age 71.
Photography - hundreds of awards as an amateur competitor, plus professional work for several film-oriented magazines, including
Forry Ackerman’s “Famous Monsters of Filmland”. (Forry and Walt were best friends for over 70 years.)
Anecdotes, Stories and Puns - on any and every subject
Plus Stamp Collecting, Parakeets (major prize winner with his parakeet King Tut), Aquariums, Auto Racing, Quick Draw (22/100ths
of a second), Gardening, Model Building… among others… He even participated in the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles in the
gymnastics demonstration given there.
Professionally, he was a production control manager for large manufacturing and aircraft companies, a private detective, a motion
picture stand-in and stuntman (among others for Red Skelton, Robert Hutton, even Cary Grant), a photography instructor, a
photographer for both the L.A. Libraries and the L.A. Convention Center, plus magazine and custom work, and a museum curator.
He retired from the City of Los Angeles, where he held two positions, Curator of the Hollywood Museum (which was never opened
to the public) and Photography Instructor at the Los Angeles Photo Center.
He was truly unique. We traveled this earthly path together for over 34 years, navigating past the rocks and potholes which appear in all
relationships due to a soul-deep intense caring about each other. The last few years were difficult and frustrating for him, a active and
vibrant man hampered by various physical limitations, but our own relationship grew stronger than ever. He’d had a rough time earlier
this year, but lately it had seemed he was getting better. But on Thursday, June 14, at age 90, he passed away peacefully in his sleep
at home. He was a valiant warrior and I miss him very, very much. My world is a lot emptier today.
Mary Ellen (Mrs. Walt) Daugherty
June 15, 2007
Dr. Gene Lucas, one of the original founders of the IBC, shared his memories of Doc with all of us
at the Awards Banquet on Saturday night. He then led us all in a Champagne Toast to Doc!
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Look who came to Convention!!
Let the Judging Begin!!
Judy, “Do you have the list??”
No Sieg, I thought you had it!
Winston & Gilbert Limhengco
No Jeff,
We don’t
have any
Guppies!
Judging Seminar
Apprentice Judges
Ennie, Mennie, Minnie, Mo!
That one looks like Nemo!
Hmm! I like this one!
So, this
is who
all the
fuss
was
about!!
Parris Jones & his daughter
and Tom Testa at lunch!
Our Convention Hostess Tracy Benson (far right)
finally getting a chance to sit down!
Lunch with Mark Denaro!
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Bagging Contest Audience!
There’s always something going on in SwapShop!
How does Sieg get the ‘chicks’!!
Ken & Chris Wolf – two of the
busiest workers!!
Kurt Bihlmayer picking up a
few medals for his pairs!
Jack Shendowich needed an extra
box for all of his awards!!
Ex Prez earns a FLARE! Editor’s Award
from the FLARE! Editor!
Jack & Kathy Tobin
Jennifer Lapello did OK in medals
as well as the Auction!!
Connie & Winston
with the
Bob DiOrio Award
Scotty & Winston
with the
Warren Young
Memorial Award
Harrison doesn’t believe that Leo’s
H3 Plakat goes to the lucky bidder
for $120!! Dan isn’t saying a word!!
Jim & Tada Sonnier
Connie Emery getting a
‘well-deserved’ hug from Jeff Hiller!
Scotty presenting the
President’s Award
to Sieg & Judy
WOW!! This is the last box!!
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2006 -2007 Division Awards
Bunny Class – New for 2007-2008
Group A: Regular Classes
Division A: Dark Solid Color Non-Iridescent
Division B: Dark Solid Color Iridescent
Division C: Light Solid Color
Division D: Bicolor
Division F: Wild Type Bettas
Division G: Breeders Division
Division H: Short - Finned
Division J: Fringed Finned
Division K: Metallic
Division I: Optional Classes
Winston Limhengco
Sieg and Judy Illig
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Ani Pahlawanian
Sieg and Judy Illig
Leo Buss
Frank Siracusa
Winston Limhengco
Ani Pahlawanian
Points
1,495
1,760
1,150
1,880
415
770
1,760
805
600
570
Did Someone say ‘Bagging Contest”??
2006 -2007 Class Awards
Jamie Woods
Scotty – Ex-Prez!!
July Illig – Sieg’s right hand!!
Group A: Regular Classes
Division A: Dark Solid Color Non-Iridescent
A1 Red STM
Winston Limhengco
A2 Black STM
Jay Jaetzold
A3 Red / Black DTM
Connie Emery
A5 Black STF
Connie Emery
A6 Red / Black DTF
Winston Limhengco
Division B: Dark Solid Color Iridescent
B1 Blue STM
Jack Schendowich
B2 Steel STM
Winston Limhengco
B3 Green / Turquoise STM
Sieg and Judy Illig
B4 Dark Iridescent DTM
Sieg and Judy Illig
B5 Blue STF
Jack Schendowich
B6 Steel STF
Winston Limhengco
B7 Green / Turquoise STF
Sieg and Judy Illig
B8 Dark Iridescent DTF
Sieg and Judy Illig
Division C: Light Solid Color
C1 Clear / Yellow / Orange STM
Winston Limhengco
C2 Pastel STM
Jack Schendowich
C3 Opaque STM
Jack Schendowich
C4 Light Solid DTM
Richard Smart
C5 Clear / Yellow / Orange STF
Winston Limhengco
C6 Pastel STF
Sieg and Judy Illig
C7 Opaque STF
Jack Schendowich
C8 Light Solid DTF
J.R. Baker / Richard Smart
Division D: Bicolor
D1 Dark Bicolor STM
Winston Limhengco
D2 Light Bicolor STM
Winston Limhengco
D3 Dark / Light Bicolor DTM
Winston Limhengco
D4 Dark Bicolor STF
Winston Limhengco
D5 Light Bicolor STF
Winston Limhengco
D6 Dark / Light Bicolor DTF
Winston Limhengco
Division E: Patterned
E1 Butterfly STM
Siegbert & Judy Illig
E2 Multicolor STM
Connie Emery
E3 Marble STM
Jennifer Lapello
E4 Grizzle STM
Sieg and Judy Illig
E5 Patterned DTM
Sieg and Judy Illig
E6 Butterfly / Multicolor / Grizzle STF
Connie Emery
E7 Marble STF
Winston Limhengco
E8 Patterned DTF
Sieg and Judy Illig
Points
460
180
400
230
250
215
275
405
545
200
425
300
510
425
135
215
90
695
430
200
50
395
230
150
400
425
280
160
250
210
255
475
290
245
360
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2006 -2007 Class Awards
Group A: Regular Classes
Division F: Wild Type Bettas
F1 Small Bubblenester
F2 Small Mouthbrooders
F3 Large Bubblenesters / Mouthbrooders
Division G: Breeders Division
G1 Color and Form Variations
G2 Form and Finnage
G3 Pairs
Division H: Short - Finned
H1 Plakat - Traditional Form
H2 Show Plakat-Solid Dark & Light Irid.
H3 Show Plakat-Solid Dark & Light NonIrid.
H4 Show Plakat Dark Metallic
H5 Show Plakat AOC / Pattern
Division J: Fringed Finned
J1 Crowntail Solid Color STM / DTM
J2 Crowntail AOC STM / DTM
J3 Crowntail Solid Color STF /DTF
J4 Crowntail AOC STF / DTF
Division K: Metallic
K1 Metallic Dark-bodied STM / DTM
K2 Metallic Dark-bodied STF / DTF
K3 Metallic Light-bodied STM / DTM
K4 Metallic Light-bodied STF / DTF
Division T: Temporary
T1 Symmetrical Plakat
Division I: Optional Classes
I1 Photography
I3 Crafts
Group B: New Breeder Classes
NB-1 Singletail Male
NB-2 Doubletail Male
NB-3 Crowntail Male
NB-4 Plakat Male
NB-5 Singletail Female
NB-6 Doubletail Female
Points
Ani Pahlawanian
Kurt Bihlmayer
Kurt Bihlmayer
415
125
105
Jay Jaetzold
Sieg and Judy Illig
Sieg and Judy Illig
265
320
265
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
245
550
Leo Buss
Leo Buss
Sieg and Judy Illig
630
225
320
Frank Siracusa
Frank Siracusa
Leo Buss
Jennifer Lapello
340
350
460
145
Winston Limhengco
Winston Limhengco
Al Haskell
Al Haskell
310
240
135
120
Siegbert & Judy Illig
440
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
330
240
20062007
YTD
20072008
Budget
Membership
13,418
13,395
IBC Sales
10,556
10,000
IBC 2007-2008 Budget
INCOME
Show Sanction Fees
325
300
Convention Auction
2,805
2,780
193
100
24,492
26,575
Misc. Income
TOTAL INCOME
EXPENSE
Membership
2,300
2,160
PayPal
Membership Handbooks/Post
879
898
Donation for Doc
200
0
Bags & Tubes
613
450
Brine Shrimp Direct
517
500
Heatpacks
120
125
1,975
2,150
IBC Sales
IBC sales Postage
IBC TA Expenses
0
100
Ocean Nutrition
3,001
3,000
Shipping Boxes
445
400
Tee Shirts
328
300
Vita Chem
507
400
1,029
1,050
Administrative Expenses
D&O Insurance
State of Louisiana -Inc. Filing
Ani Pahlawanian
Amin Rubirosa
Sherry Schomerus
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
Ani Pahlawanian
345
80
235
415
445
135
2006 - 2007 Special / Memorial Awards
Walter Maurus Art Award
Claire Pavia
"I" division entry popular choice at the convention
Bob DiOrio Memorial Award
Winston Limhengco
Winner of Classes C1 & C5
Presidents Award
Sieg and Judy Illig
Most points from the convention show
Warren Young Memorial Award
Winston Limhengco
Most BOS & RBOS points for the year
Points
show
vote
1,120
0
5
Internet
239
200
Internet - Domain Names
18
18
Postage to Jack
4
Refund District Shows
60
J-Board Expense
50
FLARE!
Printing
2,829
3,085
Postage
2,799
3,200
300
300
Convention Expense
Presidents Reception
Award Committee
Convention Year End Awards
1,800
40
100
Breeders Auction Split
1,039
1,390
Host Club Auction Split
571
278
Award Postage
1,735
530
590
1,200
0
200
TOTAL EXPENSE
Research/Grants Awards
21,653
22,109
Gain/Loss
2,839
4,466
2006 - 2007 Service/Memorial/Honor Awards
FLARE! Editor's Award
Outstanding Service Award
Joanne Lucas Memorial Award
Fellows of the Congress
Betta Person of the Year
FLARE!
Stuart (Scotty) Scott, Joe Walker
Andrea Edwards, Claire Pavia,
Linda Scott
Judy Illig
Connie Emery, Dan Young
Claire Pavia
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International Betta Congress
JUL
2006
AUG
2006
SEPT
2006
OCT
2006
NOV
2006
DEC
2006
JAN
2007
FEB
2007
MAR
2007
APR
2007
MAY
2007
JUN
2007
9,231
500
300
2,500
12,531
9,929
500
300
2,500
13,229
10,531
500
200
3,000
14,231
10,815
500
200
3,000
14,515
11,842
500
200
3,000
15,542
11,897
500
200
3,000
15,597
18,271
500
200
3,000
21,971
9,468
500
200
3,000
13,168
10,481
500
200
3,000
14,181
11,441
500
200
3,000
15,141
11,700
500
200
3,000
15,400
9,142
500
200
3,000
12,842
607
593
1,930
1,694
1,190
288
1,263
1,118
754
914
668
631
943
1,124
1,373
588
960
891
1,130
1,279
1,461
565
1,139
25
25
75
YEAR
END
TOTALS
CASH ACCOUNTS
BOA Balance
Melissa - Advance
Steve - Advance
Paypal
TOTAL CASH
INCOME
Membership
IBC Sales
Convention sales
Show Sanction Fees
Paypal Account Transfer
Interest
FLARE! Advertising
Convention Auction
Ocean Nutrition
Misc. Income
Gene Lucas Fund
TOTAL INCOME
75
50
25
50
873
13,418
9,683
873
325
2,500
2,805
2,805
60
10
193
6,873
36,670
2,500
133
18
6,805
20
20
1,275
6,257
1,528
2,399
1,693
8,104
2,117
1,961
1,896
2,454
2,101
4,886
391
49
67
148
3,000
271
55
155
84
285
58
114
47
223
83
149
71
146
59
180
86
84
318
55
EXPENSE
Membership
Membership Handbooks/Postage
PayPal
Paypal Account Adjustment
Donation for Doc
IBC Sales
Bags & Tubes
Bettas Handbooks
Brine Shrimp Direct
Heatpacks
IBC Program Expenses
IBC sales Postage
IBC TA Expenses
Ocean Nutrition
Posters
Shipping Boxes
Tee Shirts
Vita Chem
Administrative Expenses
D&O Insurance
State of Louisiana -Inc. Filing
Internet
Internet - Domain Names
SMP Server Fees
Postage to Jack
Refund District Shows
Gene Lucas Fund CD
J-Board expense
FLARE!
Printing
Postage
Convention Expense
Presidents Reception
Award Committee
Convention Year End Awards
Award Postage
Breeders Auction Split
Host Club Auction Split
LCD Projector
LCD Lamp
Research/Grants Awards
TOTAL EXPENSE
Gain/Loss
ENDING CASH BALANCE
Inventory on Hand
Gene Lucas Fund
TOTAL ASSETS
FLARE!
132
327
200
2,300
879
3,000
200
154
613
517
517
120
103
1,975
1,413
3,001
206
445
328
507
120
116
150
112
176
246
712
78
69
224
101
504
372
205
278
97
265
200
328
302
1,029
1,029
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
239
50
4
60
10,000
50
265
450
2,829
2,799
40
1,039
571
300
590
1,200
40
1,039
571
4
60
10,000
869
864
350
490
322
500
303
200
721
296
100
300
490
1,200
576
5,255
1,244
1,371
1,638
1,731
10,919
947
936
2,195
4,659
3,162
34,634
699
1,002
283
1,027
55
6,373
(8,803)
1,013
960
259
(2,558)
1,725
2,036
13,229
14,231
14,515
15,542
15,597
21,971
13,168
14,181
15,141
15,400
12,842
14,567
6,187
6,381
27,083
4,929
10,000
28,097
4,110
10,104
29,614
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The following 31 pages represent changes to the Standards approved by the Judging Board.
They are effective as of July 15, 2007. These Standards have been condensed for spacing in
FLARE!. Please remember these are changes and are not the complete Standard.
A complete set of Standards is available on BetterBettas.
All members are urged to download these files from BetterBettas.
If you do not have access to BetterBettas, contact Steve VanCamp for a copy.
IBC STANDARDS – SECTION 1 –SHOW MANUAL
Chapter 1: ABOUT IBC SHOWS
What is An IBC Show?
An International Betta Congress (IBC) Siamese Fighting Fish
show (usually called a Betta Show) is a huge exhibit of one of
the most fascinating fish of the aquarium world. Though the
fish gained its popular name from the Sport of the Orient, the
IBC does not condone the fighting of Bettas. Thus an IBC
show is, in effect, a beauty contest. Over the years, IBC
members have tremendously altered the form and color of the
fish through extensive selective breeding. Today’s Betta is a
marvel of genetic engineering; a product of many years of hard
work by hobbyists the world over. It is upon these variations
that the IBC show system and judging rules are based.
Why Does IBC Hold Shows?
Just like at any animal show or State Fair, there are ribbons
and trophies to be had. But more importantly, IBC supports the
show circuit because the competition advances the
development of the Betta genus as the exhibitors seek to outdo
each other in creating new Betta forms and color variations. Of
course, each exhibitor has his own reasons: points, trophies,
fame, or just plain fun.
What Are IBC Judging Areas?
The International Betta congress is divided into six judging
areas. This is done to aid in overcoming the obvious problems
of attempting to maintain a Betta show system, which must
contend with national postal systems, airline connections, and
language difficulties. These Exhibition Standards serve as
guidelines for members in the areas. Each area may conduct
its own, independent show circuit for international point shows.
The area boundaries are not firmly fixed, nor do they prevent
exhibitors from showing their Bettas in areas outside that of
their residence.
Why Different Types of Shows?
It is simply not feasible for some groups of people to host very
large shows, so the IBC has created several different kinds
(sizes basically) to allow everyone a chance to put on a show.
The IBC show year begins 1 July following the annual General
Convention (normally near the end of June), and concludes
with the following year’s General Convention.
DISTRICT LEVEL SHOWS
The IBC Certified Show: The Certified Show is the smallest
of the four types of shows. It contains two, four, or six classes
and is ideal for an aquarium society to hold in conjunction with
their annual general aquarium show. It allows them to receive
official IBC sanctioning for their efforts, which is not available
for just the typical Betta exhibit or section of most aquarium
shows. Naturally, a Certified Show receives the fewest number
of fish from areas outside the city in which it occurs. Generally
a local event, 10 to 30 fish can be expected in this type of
show. There is no limit to the number of Certified Shows that
may be held in a year. See the IBC Show Classes list in
Chapter 10.
The IBC District Show: The District Show is the next largest,
but still a modest size show. Fish from all over the IBC area
can be expected, but most will come from the district in which
the show is held. Expect 50-150 fish. There is no limit on the
number of District Shows in a year; however, none can be held
on the same weekend as another district or area show
scheduled in the same IBC District. A District Show consists of
a dozen or so divisions, though the number may vary slightly
year to year. (See the current list of official IBC Show Divisions
found in Chapter 10).
AREA LEVEL SHOWS
What Are IBC Districts?
Each IBC area may divide itself into districts. The benefit of this
is permitting still smaller geographical areas for IBC shows.
The map in Figure 2 is a breakdown of North America, which is
included in Area 1.
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The IBC International Show: The IBC International Show is
the largest of the normal shows held throughout the year.
Entries typically number 300-500 and are received from all
districts in the area including some from other countries. The
term International Show and the term Area Show are
synonymous, though the latter is rarely used. There is no limit
on the number of International Shows that may be held in each
Area within one year. However, they must not occur within two
weeks of another show in the same area, or on the same
weekend as a District Show previously scheduled in the same
district. An area show is given preference within a district.
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Exhibits consist of the same divisions found in the District
Show, but with a further breakdown into the many separate
competition classes, the exact number often varying from year
to year. (See the current list of official IBC Show Divisions and
Classes in Chapter 10).
Watch out for weather problems: International shows shall
not be held during November 15 through March 15 in the
Northern Hemisphere since the potential for severe winter
impact on fish entries is great during these times. Special
attention must be taken to protect Bettas shown in very hot
weather as well as very cold weather.
The IBC Convention Shows: A Convention is always held
concurrently with the annual membership meeting of the IBC.
Convention shows typically number 600-1000 entries from
around the globe. Each IBC area may choose to hold its own
area convention show. However, only one Area may host the
General Convention (in place of its Area Convention).
There may be three types of Conventions:
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•
The IBC Convention is held on behalf of all IBC members.
There is a maximum of one per year. It contains the same
class structure as the International Show, with the addition
of optional fish and non-fish classes for art, crafts, and
such. Convention shows are usually the largest and are
normally the last shows of that area’s show cycle.
The IBC Area Convention optionally, one may be held for
the members of an area. There is a maximum of one per
area, each year. The same classes are used as that
area’s International Shows or as the IBC Convention.
•
The IBC District Convention may be held for members of a
district, though it is not mandatory. These contain the
same class structure as a District Show, but may include
optional and non-fish classes as desired by the host.
AWARDS
DISTRICT LEVEL YEAR END CHAMPIONSHIPS
DISTRICT DIVISION CHAMPIONS: The exhibitors with the
highest number of points gained in each division in Certified,
District, and District Convention Shows within each district that
holds at least two such shows becomes that district’s Division
Champions.
DISTRICT GRAND CHAMPION: The exhibitor with the
highest number of total points gained in Certified, District, and
District Convention shows within each district that holds at
least two such shows becomes that districts Grand Champion.
Any special awards for these exhibitors are up to the members
of that district. The District Division and Grand Champions may
or may not reside in the district.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR END CHAMPIONSHIPS
International Class Champions: The exhibitor with the
highest number of class points gained in each of the classes
presented at International and General/Area Convention shows
will be recognized as the International Class Champion for
each respective class within each Area.
International Division Champions: The exhibitors with the
highest number of points gained in each division presented at
International and General/Area Convention shows will be
recognized as the International Division Champions for each
respective division within each Area.
International Grand Champion: The exhibitor with the
highest number of total points gained in all International and
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General/Area Convention shows will be recognized as the
International Grand Champion within each area.
International Top 20: Exhibitors with total points gained from
International and General/Area Convention shows ranking 2
through 20 will be recognized for same within each Area.
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
For An Individual Show: The method of award presentation
to those present at a show is up to the show committee. It is
common to have an awards banquet where the results are
read and awards presented. The official announcement is
publication of the results in FLARE. For winners who are
unable to attend the show, awards will be sent through the
mail.
For the Yearly Awards: The IBC holds an awards banquet at
every Convention. At that time the awards for the Convention
Show itself are presented by the show committee and will be
followed by the IBC yearly awards. Areas and districts may
hold such award banquets as desired. IBC year-end awards
are presented by the Chairman and Registrar of the Judging
Board (General Convention); the Area Representative (Area
Convention); or District Representative (District Convention).
GENERAL CONVENTION AWARDS
International Class Championships: One for each class,
labeled such as: Red Singletail Male Class Champion 20062007.
International Division Championships
•
One Division Championship award for each Division.
•
One Warren Young Memorial trophy - the award for
exhibitor who won the most Best of Show points during the
show year
•
One President’s trophy - or plaque is given to the
exhibitor who wins the most points at the convention show
and is usually presented by the IBC President.
•
One Grand Champion trophy – award for the exhibitor
with the greatest total of International show points within a
show year.
•
Top 20 – the 2nd through 20th exhibitors ranked by
respective International show point totals for a show year.
The top 10 to receive plaques, 11 through 20 to receive
premium certificates of merit.
Convention Show Awards: One award for each of the first,
second, and third place winners of the Convention show
classes, and one award for each of the first, second, and third
place winners of the New Breeders class.
One award each for the Best of Show and Reserve Best of
Show winners out of the Convention show classes, and one
award each for the Best of Show and Reserve Best of Show
winners out of the New Breeders class.
POINTS
District Points: District level points are tallied by the District
Representative unless there is none in that district.
Alternatively the IBC Judging Board Registrar will maintain the
point tally.
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•
From a Certified Show - points are counted only towards
the District Division Championships.
•
From a District Show - points count for District Division
and Grand Championships.
Best of Show Male/Female:
Reserve Best of Show Male/Female:
Best of Division Male/Female:
Reserve Best of Division Male/Female:
•
From a District Convention Show - These also count
toward the District Division and Grand Championship
awards.
For General/Area Convention Point Shows
International Points: International level points are tallied by
the Registrar of the Judging Board for all areas.
•
From an International Show points count toward the IBC
International
Class,
Division,
and
Grand
Championship/Top 20 awards.
•
From a General or Area Convention Show points also
count towards the International, Class, Division, and
Grand Championship/Top 20 awards.
For the most Best of Show points IBC gives a special award
to the person who gets the highest total of Best of Show and
Reserve Best of Show bonus points in International and
General/Area Convention shows. This award is known as The
Warren Young Memorial Award in honor of one of the early
great Betta breeders.
AWARD POINT SUMMARY
Points are given for:
Certified
District
International
District Convention
Area Convention
IBC Convention
1st
20
20
20
30
30
30
Best of Show Male/Female:
Reserve Best of Show Male/Female:
Best of Division Male/Female:
Reserve Best of Division Male/Female:
New Breeder Group:
For International Show
Best of Show Male/Female:
Reserve Best of Show Male/Female:
For General/Area Convention Show
Best of Show Male/Female:
Reserve Best of Show Male/Female:
3rd
5
5
5
10
10
10
BEST OF SHOW BONUS
The following bonus points will be applied where applicable:
100
70
40
25
125
90
60
40
40
25
60
40
For District Point Shows:
Best of Show Male/Female:
Reserve Best of Show Male/Female:
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25
For Certified Point Shows:
Best of Show
2nd
10
10
10
15
15
15
Notes:
1. Certified Show points count for District Division
Championships only; not toward International Division
Championships.
2. District Show and Convention points count for District
Division and Grand Championships.
3. International Show, Area and IBC Convention points count
for
International
Class,
Division
and
Grand
Championships/Top 20. There are separate Class
Championships for New Breeders
4. The Best of Show (BOS) fish and the Reserve Best of
Show (RBOS) fish receive a bonus according to the scale
shown below. BOS and RBOS points count toward the
Warren Young award and Grand Champion/Top 20. Best
and Reserve of division count toward Class, Division, and
Grand Championships/Top 20. New Breeder BOS and
RBOS count toward New Breeder Class Championships.
District and Certified BOS and RBOS count toward District
Grand Champion.
5. If two or more exhibitors show together, the points may
not be later separated (nor later combined) during a show
year.
6. Members of the same family or household may show
together.
7. Two or more individuals not of the same household may
show as a team, but are not eligible for the Class, Division,
Grand Championships/Top 20, or Warren Young Award.
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For International Point Shows
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FEES
There are three types of fees:
•
Show Sanction Fee: The amount charged the host club
by IBC for approving a show.
•
Show Entry Fee: The amount charged an entrant by the
host for showing his or her fish.
•
Judge’s Fee: The amount paid to the judge for his or her
services. (See Chapter 2)
The current show sanctioning and show entry fee schedule is
set forth in the List of Show Classes in Exhibition Standards Section 2 - Judge’s Manual - Chapter 10.
Notes:
1. All sanction fees are sent to the IBC Judging Board
Chairperson or his/her designee along with the sanction
request. Sanction fees must be paid BEFORE the show is
officially sanctioned. Requested show dates may be
reserved for 10 days by sending an e-mail message to the
IBC Judging Board Chairman or his designee identifying
the club, type of show, and the date requested. The
sanction fee must be received within 10 days after the
date on the email message or the date will no longer be
reserved for that club and will become available for any
other club. IBC will forward sanction fees from district level
shows to the District Representative. If there is no Area or
District Representative, the funds shall be forwarded to
IBC to be managed until such times as an Area/District
Representative has been elected. At that time the IBC will
forward these funds to the appropriate representative.
2.
The host club may set any value for an entry fee at or
higher than the minimum provided that any amount
different from the “typical $2.00” is well advertised. If not
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noted otherwise in show advertisements, entrants will
assume the “typical” value is correct.
Auction Fund Distribution for Show Entries
Funds obtained by host clubs from auction sales will be split
between the owners of the items sold and the host club or
other designated agency.
Special auction items (non-fish items or non-entered fish) are
not restricted to the splits shown below and will be set by the
show host as desired.
Section 1 – Show Manual
CHAPTER 2: ENTERING AND HOSTING AN IBC SHOW
TYPES OF EXHIBITION CLASSES
IBC sanctions and promotes shows to display beautiful
Bettas. There are two groups of classes in an IBC sanctioned
show.
Group A: Regular classes for IBC members.
This group includes Individual and Family from Areas 1 thru 6,
Teams, Chapters and Commercial entrants.
An Individual entrant is defined as one (1) person raising
Bettas in one fish room. An Individual may occasionally have
help from one (1) other individual. Instances where another
person comes in to feed the fish while the Individual is on
vacation are acceptable for Individual entrants.
Family entrants are defined as spouses, parents and children,
or siblings living in the same household and raising Bettas in
one (1) fish room.
YEAR END AWARDS are reserved for individual and single
household Betta hobbyists.
TEAM entrants are defined as two (2) or more non-family
members (see Family definition above) working out of one (1)
or more fish rooms. TEAM entries are ineligible for year end
awards.
CHAPTER entrants are defined as two (2) or more members of
the same IBC Chapter working out of two (2) or more fish
rooms. CHAPTER entries are ineligible for year end awards.
COMMERCIAL entrants are defined as any person(s) whose
primary income comes from the sale of tropical fish including
Bettas. This group does not include Betta hobbyists who sell
Bettas on Internet auction sites, or from their personal website
or ads, or to local pet stores COMMERCIAL entries are
ineligible for year end awards.
A Betta OWNER (sometimes referred to as “collector”) is a
person who owns a fish, but did not breed it themselves.
These fish may be entered in a show, but will be considered a
team entry. See ETHICS OF SHOWING below. While
breeders own their fish, they are referred to as BREEDERS.
ALL entrants must:
1) Be IBC members in good standing,
2) Should have bred and raised the entered Bettas or provide
written credit to the breeder at the time of showing. Points
earned exhibiting other breeder's fish are not eligible for
"end-of-year" points.
Group B: New Breeders classes for any new breeder just
starting out showing Bettas. New Breeder Entrants may:
Show in the these classes for two (2) show seasons,
1) Choose not to be an IBC member for the first season of
competition, and after that first season the entrant must
become an IBC member to continue to show in IBC
shows. At the end of the second season the member must
show in Regular classes.
Unless otherwise advertised, money from auction of show
entries will be on a 75% to the exhibitor, 25% to the show host
basis. Money for special auction items may be split 50%
exhibitor/50% show host.
The income split for all auction items including show entries for
auction at all IBC Conventions is 50/40/10 between the
exhibitors, IBC, and the host club respectively, provided the
host club handles the auction. If the host club does not wish to
conduct the General Convention Auction they must notify the
IBC Judging Board Chairperson at least 30 days in advance of
the auction date, in which case the auction will be 50% to the
exhibitor and 50% to IBC.
2)
3)
4)
5)
Choose to show in Group A with fish they have bred and
raised but permanently lose eligibility to show in the New
Breeders classes.
As a new IBC member showing for the first time, exhibit
fish they did not breed in Group A. These will be
considered team entries (see ETHICS OF SHOWING
below). As they develop their own breeding program they
may also show in Group B within the same year.
Exhibit fish in Group A: Division F Wild Types without
losing eligibility to show in the NEW BREEDERS classes.
Win a NEW BREEDER Class Championship, but will
become permanently ineligible to enter Group B by
winning three (3) or more Class Championships within the
same show year.
Each of these two (2) groups of classes will
have their own show awards including Best of Show and
Reserve Best of Show awards for males and females. Group A
also has Best of Division and Reserve Best of Division for
males and females.
Entrants in groups A, and B will
accumulate points toward year-end awards for each class
within that group. The exhibitors who accumulate the most
points in each Division within a group during the show season
will be proclaimed Division Champions for that group at the
annual IBC Convention at the end of the show season. The
exhibitors in Group A will also accumulate total points during
the sow season and a Grand Champion and Top 20 will be
proclaimed at the annual IBC Convention at the end of the
show season.
ETHICS OF SHOWING
The IBC has long felt that bettas shown in an IBC show
should be bred by the entrant or shown with credit given to the
breeder. The IBC feels that just buying a fish to show it does
not promote the betta hobby. Although not a rule, the IBC
strongly urges everyone to show fish they have bred or state
the origin of the fish on the entry form. The IBC considers it
unethical for an entrant to exhibit Bettas in IBC sanctioned
shows that are not bred and raised by them, unless written
credit is given to the breeder at the time of showing. If an
exhibitor chooses to enter a Betta that was not bred and raised
by them, the following procedure is required. On the Official
Show Entry Form (IBC Form 3) in the Label/Remarks column
the exhibitor should enter the Breeders name followed by
his/her own name separated by a slash (/). Example: Bob
Johnson/Joyce Miller would indicate that the breeder was Bob
Johnson and the exhibitor is Joyce Miller. The breeder's name
must always be listed first and such an entry is classified as a
Team Entry. Points earned in that show will be tabulated under
the Johnson/Miller Team name.
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ENTERING A SHOW
Finding Out When a Show will be Held: The official IBC
journal, “FLARE!” publishes a list of the current shows planned
for the year. Additionally the IBC web site located at
http://www.ibcbettas.com/ also provides a list of shows. The
Chairman and Registrar of the Judging Board maintain a list of
the shows. “FLARE!” and the IBC web site provide such
information as the mail-in address, phone numbers for the
Show Chairman, etc.
Cataloging Your Entries: The Official Show Entry Form (IBC
Form 3) is found in the Appendix. Updated versions are
provided via “FLARE!” as changes in classes or the Exhibition
Standards occur. It can be easily copied for use and is
reasonably self-explanatory. While Class Help is always an
option the Judging Board strongly recommends all entrants
classify entries themselves. Be sure to mark the fish bags with
an identifying number and include that number on the entry
form. It would be advisable to keep a copy of the completed
entry form so if problems arise, there will be an accurate
record. Remember to specify names for Wild and Variation
entries. ALL ENTRY FEES AND RETURN POSTAGE MUST
ACCOMPANY ENTRIES OR FISH WILL NOT BE SHOWN.
CONTACT THE SHOW CHAIR AND CONFIRM WHETHER
PAY-PAL IS A PAYMENT OPTION BEFORE SHIPPING
FISH. DO NOT ASSUME ALL CHAPTERS ARE ABLE TO
ACCOMMODATE PAY-PAL AS A METHOD OF PAYMENT.
Bagging and Boxing Fish: Use about a third of a cup of
water - more is okay if there is room for a lot of air in the bag.
Remember that extra water means additional postage.
Bag the fish so the bag stays inflated and tie off the bag itself,
sealing the bag as tightly as possible. Rubber bands are not
allowed. A general rule of thumb is that the bag when tied off
should be 1/3 water, and 2/3 air. Put a label or write on the
bag identifying the fish - a Waterproof Marker should be used.
Bags can leak during shipping, making the identifying label or
mark illegible. Then place another bag on the outside of this
one with the opening on the opposite end from the interior bag.
Tie the outer bag off also and label it too. This is called
“double bagging” and is the required method for shipping fish.
Single bagging many times leads to leaking, collapsing of the
bag, etc. which can kill fish. Fish need two types of insulation:
one to insulate from temperature and one to insulate from
shock. Styrofoam serves both purposes nicely. Make sure the
bags cannot be punctured. Before sealing the box, include the
entry form, entry fees, return postage, and bags if the fish are
to be returned. DOUBLE CHECK!!! Be sure to also include
bags to be used for the return trip. Seal the box well and mark
it “Live Tropical Fish,” or “perishable” depending upon shipping
methods. It is wise to check postal regulations, especially if
shipping to another IBC Judging Area.
Mailing Your Fish: Express Mail or Priority Mail with
overnight delivery is recommended.
Reporting Problems: By chance if something has gone
terribly awry contact the Show Chairman for resolution. The
Judging Board Chair may be contacted as well. The Judging
Board will address all formal complaints.
COMMON ENTRANT ERRORS
Do fill out the entry form completely and accurately. Place
entry form and entry/return postage money in a separate
sealed bag for protection.
Do double bag your fish.
Do send bags for the fish to be returned in, with a minimum
size 4 x 12 inches.
Do place all paperwork in a waterproof bag, a large Ziploc type
is suggested.
Do send plants if showing wild type Bettas. Send in a separate
bag.
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Do not fill the bags completely with water.
Do not label fish bags with water-soluble ink.
Do not put more than one Betta in a single bag.
Do not expect single bagging to be sufficient.
Do not feed your fish for 24 hours before shipping.
Do not expect auction fish to sell for prices higher than $10. If
they do that is wonderful, but a sale price of $3 is more likely.
Do not ship fish to the show too late. Three (3) days in
advance is best.
Do not ship fish in colored (i.e. green, amber, blue) water.
Do not ship fish in bags smaller than 4 x 12 inches.
HOSTING A SHOW
Before Contacting IBC: It is best to determine what type of
show to host and decide who will be Show Chairman before
requesting a show. It is also advisable to thoroughly read the
rules for hosting a show and discuss all of the many details
with chapter members. A very useful guide, “Hosting an IBC
Show” by Ron Neal, Paul and Aurelia Ogles is available
through the IBC Technical Assistance Committee.
Submitting a Request: IBC sanctioned shows are awarded
to IBC Chapters and other groups or individuals when
requested. To apply, submit a letter of request (IBC Form 4) to
the Chairman of the Judging Board or his designee specifying
the type of show desired, and the preferred date. Include the
name, address, and phone number of the Show Chairman, and
the name of the Judge. It is wise to indicate an alternate date
or alternate type of show. The Judging Board Chairman will
give official notice of acceptance. Chapters may request one
International show date for the first half of the show year and
one International show date for the second half of the show
year. The first half of the show year begins immediately after
the IBC Convention show in June and extends through midNovember. The second half of the show season begins in midMarch and extends through the IBC Convention show in June.
IBC Chapters will be given preference over groups and
individuals for any show date that has not been assigned.
Paying the Sanction Fee: All shows require a sanction fee,
which is to be paid in full WITH the application. The
Chairperson of the Judging Board will NOT grant a sanction
until the fee is paid. Requested show dates may be reserved
for 10 days by sending an e-mail message to the IBC Judging
Board Chairman or his designee identifying the requester, type
of show, and the date requested. The Sanction Fee must be
received within 10 days after the date on the e-mail message
or the date will no longer be reserved and will become
available for any other requester. If the requested date/type of
show is not available the sanction fee will be returned to the
requester. After the show year starts on July 1st, no refund will
be made for canceled shows.
Holding a Show: In the Appendix is a checklist for a show
host to use when preparing and hosting a show. Check
off each item where appropriate. The checklist also
contains many valuable considerations. It is advisable to
review additional material available in the Technical
Assistance Library. Also, there are many IBC Chapters
with much experience with show hosting. Do not hesitate
to contact these clubs to ask for advice and mentoring.
The first hand, practical information they can provide will
be invaluable to a new club embarking on show hosting
for the first time. Here is a preview of the checklist.
Arranging a Date, Location, and Judge: Be sure that the
host chapter and the IBC Certified Judge clearly understand
what will and what will not be provided to the judge free of
charge. It is customary for the host club to provide at least the
judge’s meals and lodging.
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Announcing Your Show: To host a successful show it is
important to insure that all IBC members in the host Area
are informed of the show date and location. Obviously,
FLARE and the IBC web site are the ideal mediums. Where
possible use the local media, flyers, newspapers, radio, and
television to advertise your show. Provide as much
information as possible in the sanctioning request letter.
Be sure to let people know if AUCTION ONLY fish will or
will not be accepted.
The number of fish entries in any International show in
Regular classes is limited to 50 per entrant, not to exceed
60 total fish entered. Also the number of fish entries in the
annual IBC Convention show will be limited to 60 per
entrant, not to exceed 70 total fish entered.
SUBMIT IBC FORM 4
Submit IBC form 4 at least 90 days in advance of the show. If
FLARE is not scheduled to be published in time, the host must
send the information to the IBC web site, and send notices to
all active exhibitors in the Area. The Registrar of the Judging
Board will have the most current list of active exhibitors.
Plan the Physical Requirements:
The show checklist
outlines the many things needed to host a successful
show. Carefully gather all of these things ahead of time.
This very important step will save a lot of last minute
running around.
1)
Half-gallon size bowls or plastic 4”x4”x8” Beanie
Baby containers, three quarters full of de-chlorinated water,
with flat non-distorting fronts and smooth rims. The Chairman
of the Judging Board may approve deviations.
2)
Plan for Wild Type Bettas (non-Splendens): Gallon
size bowls or small aquariums for larger specie. Provide tight
covers, plastic wrap with a rubber band and air holes is usually
adequate since many of these types are prone to jump when
disturbed.
3)
Black classes shall be provided with a white
background. All others shall have a black background.
4)
Separator cards between all bowls.
Plan the Labor Requirements: Depending on the show
location, size, and set up, a small number of helpers may be
adequate or an army of workers may be required. Do not
underestimate the time it takes to fill 300 bowls with water and
move them around. Watch out for the “gee, it’s great the show
is over, guess I’ll go home” syndrome to hit as soon as the
auction ends.
Plan the Financial Requirements: Many chapters hesitate to
host IBC International Shows because of the imagined
cost. It can be costly IF not properly planned. Do not
promise the Judge more than the chapter can afford. Do
not dream of presenting costly awards outside the
chapter's ability to pay. Do actively seek sponsors from
among IBC, the aquarium trade companies, and the local
community.
Plan the Awards: This is an item that can make or break a
show financially and ruin a chapter's reputation if not
handled properly. At the very least, you are required to
provide the following minimum awards:
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ALL SHOWS: Certificates, at least, must be given to the
First, Second, and Third place winners in all Classes (all
Divisions for District Shows).
•
INTERNATIONAL SHOWS: Eight awards: Best of Show
Male and Female, and Reserve Best of Show Male and
Female for Groups A and B. Thirty six awards for Best of
Division Male and Female, and Reserve Best of Division Male
and Female. These latter awards may be Certificates.
•
DISTRICT SHOWS: Two Awards: Best of Show Male and
Female
•
CERTIFIED SHOWS: One Award: Best of Show - No
reserve is given
•
CONVENTIONS: Same as International Shows.
•
INVITED JUDGE: It is customary to present the Invited
Judge with a certificate or plaque that can be kept as a
memento of the event.
SHOWTIME
Receiving Mail-ins and Registering Entrants: Be sure to have
a logbook system (or computer software program) ready
well before the show period begins so it can be used early
for the registering of mail-in entries. A good logbook
system will save time and headaches.
Host entries should be registered first. This is particularly
true of the person who will receive the mail-in entries. Thus it
is suggested that the person receiving mail-ins be permitted to
register their entries as soon as possible. This is an ethical
point that the IBC presumes host clubs recognize and will
comply with on their own initiative. Host Clubs may set entry
deadlines. These must be well advertised via the BetterBettas
group site, the IBC website, and/or FLARE! Host clubs may
also accept entries to just prior of the judging. This is at the
discretion of the host club. Which ever policy is being
practiced, it must be extended to all potential exhibitors. . No
entries are to be accepted after the judging starts.
Make sure the individual receiving fish has a way to be notified
when mail-ins arrive. Open the boxes immediately to check
the health of the fish. Note any problems. Determine if the fish
require any special care if they have been subjected to
improper mail handling. It would be wise to telephone or email entrants if any unusual problems are encountered. Fish
should be in their bowls as early as possible before the show
starts. 24 hours prior is ideal. Exceptions to this may be
caused by postal delay or other extenuating circumstances.
Entries should not be mailed more than three (3) days before a
show, particularly without the show host being contacted.
Entrants should not expect the host club to offer special
treatment such as custom water and chemical mixes. If you
get fish early, jar them. In all cases, Bettas must not be kept in
sealed bags for more than 48 hours after you receive them.
Keep the water temperature between 75 and 82 degrees.
Fish that arrive dead may be discarded unless the owner has
specifically indicated that they wish dead fish to be returned to
them. The entry fee for a fish dead on arrival is to be refunded.
Upon receiving a mail-in entry, register the fish as they are
received and check for the entry fee payment, return postage
payment, and any special instructions. A friendly phone call
will usually result in resolutions of any disputes concerning
payment of entry fees or return postage.
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Here are some of the reasons fish die during shows, keep
your eyes open:
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Not having sufficient water either in quantity or quality.
Damage from someone visiting the show, placing
something in the water, knocking the bowl off the shelf,
etc. Crowd control is important.
Not providing proper heat control. Thus if the weather at
the location of the show is severe, fish should not be
returned through mail or commercial shipper, unless
requested by the owner, until it is safe to do so.
Postal delays.
Fish arrive in ill health. Check over the fish when they
arrive and note any problems.
Improper handling by the airlines or postal service.
Improper return bagging and/or boxing of the fish by the
host club.
Benching the Fish: Ideally the show room and bowls
should be set up at least one day in advance so that the
water in the bowls has sufficient time to adjust. Check the
chlorine level in the bowls before adding fish and dechlorinate if necessary. Fish must be benched in CLEAR
water. If fish were shipped in medicated water, which is,
discolored, be sure to do a complete water change so that
water during the show is clear. Wild types can be
benched with plants and/or peat moss in their bowls. Fish
should be placed in containers and labeled as soon as it is
practical to do so. Make sure the Variations and Wild Type
entries are properly marked with the entrant’s required
label. The fish that require Judge’s Help for classification
should be kept together in one location with temporary
bowl identification labels.
Feeding the Fish: Normally, the host club does not feed the
fish. However, the host is expected to determine if an
unusually lengthy delay has or will occur before the fish get
home and feed accordingly. If fed, change the water if it
clouds up.
Supporting the Judge:
The Judge is responsible for
providing his own flashlight, straws, clipboard, and any other
tool he uses for judging. The host club should provide the
judge with an assistant to aid him in recording the bowl/entry
numbers of the winners and aid in clearing up any registration
or classification problems. It is always wise to have a copy of
the Standards handy. The Show Chairman should make every
effort to insure that entrants or visitors do not disturb the
Judge. It is a matter of courtesy to assist the Judge in obtaining
refreshments when requested.
Announcing the Winners: After the judging is completed the
Show Chairman may choose to keep the winners a secret until
a special ceremony or banquet or, if desired, may immediately
make them public. It is proper to mark the bowls with some
sort of sticker or ribbon to indicate winners once the
announcement event is complete.
CONDUCTING AN AUCTION
Auctions are held following most Betta Shows and, unless
announced otherwise, most entrants will assume one. If done
properly, an auction along with any associated raffles can be a
big financial bonus for the host club. The IBC rules exist to
provide some control and safeguards over the auctions due to
their complexity and to provide exhibitors and buyers balanced
opportunities to profit from them. Particular care is necessary
to avoid losses or misidentification of fish and ineffective
management of records and money. You should always
remember what the PARTICIPANTS expect.
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The Buyers:
1) Expect the auction fish to be available for preview before
the auction starts.
2) Expect the auction to start at the announced time and to
proceed as efficiently and quickly as possible.
3) Expect to check out reasonably quick and painlessly.
4) Expect to get the exact fish they paid for.
The Sellers:
1) Expect their fish to be given an even chance with the
others, meaning they do not expect their fish to be publicly
faulted by the auctioneer. Bad mouthing an auction item
is not proper technique. Promoting an auction item’s
assets is expected. However, if asked and OBJECTIVE
question, the auctioneer is expected to provide an honest
answer as best as can be discernable.
2) Expect their fish to sell for a reasonable price.
3) Expect fish not sold to be returned unless they indicate
otherwise.
4) Expect to receive their share of the auction money
promptly and with an accounting of the fish sold and the
sale prices. Sellers will often donate the amount to the
host club as a helpful gesture.
A show entry may not be sold for less than the minimum
set by the owner or $3 per fish if no minimum was set.
The Guidelines and Techniques are: A unique sticker
should be affixed to show bowls for fish that will be auctioned.
Effective 7/11/2005, this can be done when benching before
Judging. A special table may be provided to hold Auction Only
fish. There should be identifying Auction Numbers on the
Auction Only fish. An Auction Committee should be appointed
to handle the auction and to work out the procedures ahead of
time.
They will need to consider and/or have the following:
1) An Auctioneer--or several
2) A recorder to look up names of the breeders and to record
sales
3) Runners to aid the Auctioneer and to deliver fish to the
baggers
4) Baggers to quickly remove the sold fish from their bowls
5) A Cashier to accept payment
6) Auction should be well publicized and open to the public
7) Exhibitors and other participants may place fish and other
items up for auction. The number may be limited
depending on the time available
8) Paired entries will be sold as a unit, not separately.
9) The Show Chairman is required to withhold fish from an
auction if they are in ill health.
10) Any Betta entered into the show as an auction fish cannot
be withdrawn from the auction (except for #9 above).
11) Unsold auction fish will become property of the host club
unless return postage is included with the entry fees.
The host club
Note for General Convention Auctions:
conducts the General Convention Auction with help from
other IBC members. If the host club does not wish to
conduct the General Convention Auction they must notify
IBC Judging Board Chairman at least 30 days in advance
of the auction date.
RETURNING THE FISH AND THE AWARDS
The owner should receive mailed fish within 6 days of the
closing date of the show, the sooner the better. Exhibitors
should understand that their fish might not be mailed back on
Monday following the show because there are sometimes large
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numbers of fish boxes to be shipped by the host club. Some of
the fish may be mailed back on the following Tuesday.
Holidays, postal strikes, airline strikes, and severe weather are
valid reasons for delaying the return. It is imperative that fish
be sent home in clean, fresh water.
The packing of fish for the return mailing must duplicate, as
close as possible, the packing of arrival. If the owner provides
bags, boxes, etc, these should be used. If the host club
furnishes the bags, good judgment in selecting the types of
bag is required. Bags should be roomy and strong enough to
prevent tearing or bursting during shipping. Double bagging of
1-mil bags is required and adequate water and air space,
depending on the size of the fish, is a must. A Waterproof
Marker should be used to label the bags. Awards such as
trophies, plaques, etc. with sharp points and edges must NOT
be sent in the same box as the fish. Ribbons, certificates or
any other paper awards can be added to the fish box as long
as they are placed in a waterproof bag or container. A copy of
the entrant's entry form with information about fish placings,
and/or a print out of the entire show results (even if the results
are preliminary) should also be included.
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A copy of the official results for updating point totals.
A letter explaining any special problems.
The current Show Data Report as directed by the
Judging Board from show year to show year.
Send a copy of the official show results to the Editor of
“FLARE!”, Judging Board Registrar, Judging Board
Chairman and Webmaster of the IBC Website for
publication.
A show log should be kept.
Need help? The Chair and the Members of the Judging Board
are specifically charged with helping Show Chairs do their job
efficiently. The names, addresses, and phone numbers of the
current Judging Board Chair and Members can be found in
“FLARE!” and on the IBC web site. By the way, Show
Chairmen for either International or District Shows are
automatically members of a Judging Board committee for the
current show year. The Chairman of the Judging Board should
be consulted for a temporary ruling on a situation not covered
by these Standards.
RULES FOR PHOTOGRAPHY OF SHOW FISH
If a club chooses to return fish by some method other than that
specified by the exhibitor, the club must get the prior
permission from the exhibitor. If a club returns fish by a more
costly method than that provided by the exhibitor--for example,
one day express mail rather than two day priority mail--without
the prior consent of the exhibitor, then the club must pay the
difference in the cost.
The entrants are to notify the host clubs if fish are not returned
or if awards, auction checks, etc. do not arrive promptly. The
Chairman of the Judging Board should be notified if problems
are not resolved. Returning the fish improperly or in poor
health is the single biggest area of complaint from show
entrants. Such actions can ruin a club’s reputation overnight.
The cause is usually excessive delay in returning the fish, poor
bagging, and/or allowing awards to damage the fish.
SPECIAL ATTENTION: the Judging Board considers the
proper and prompt return of entrants’ fish, awards, and
auction funds to be a top priority of the Show
Chairperson. Thus, the Board will seriously consider
appropriate action against an organization or individual
who fails to diligently implement this procedure.
REPORTING RESULTS OF THE SHOW - A show is not over
until the final paperwork is done. Sample Show Reports are
found in the back of these Standards.
NOTE: Designated IBC or Chapter representatives may
take photographs of fish in their bowls for IBC or Chapter
use.
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6.
Photographers must report to the show committee with
requests.
Photography of Bettas is allowed at shows with ordinary
cameras if fish are not moved from benches or bowls.
The host club may request, but not require, that copies of
good pictures be supplied to the club.
The host club must check entry forms. There is a check
off box on the show entry form where entrants may
indicate that they do not want their fish photographed.
The host club must provide special markings on bowls to
notify photographers of entrant’s wishes--i.e. colored dot
denoting fish that may not be photographed.
Photographers should practice courtesy and good will, cooperate with all the above rules, and assume responsibility
for the well being of fish they photograph.
Penalties! The Judging Board may penalize clubs that have
irregularities in their shows. Likewise, the Judging Board may
also penalize an entrant for improper conduct.
USING THE IBC SHOW LOG SYSTEM
WITHIN 2 DAYS preliminary show results are to be posted on
the Internet using the IBC web site and/or the Better Bettas
group site.
Standard reporting forms in this manual are suggested for use.
Although these forms are recommended any system may be
used.
Return all show entrants’ fish with copies of the preliminary
show results and their entry form with winning places
information on the first or second postal day following the
show.
As entries are received, log them in on the MASTER
accounting form known as the Continuous Number Log
(1,2,3,4, etc.). It is this sheet that will help to account for all the
entries in the show and in the auction.
WITHIN 10 DAYS
1) Refund entry fees to entrants for fish that arrived dead or
for fish that were too sick to enter (refunds are not
required for fish that die after they are entered and
benched). Also refund entry fees to entrants for fish that
arrived too late to enter.
2) Return any awards and auction money that are due to the
entrants and a letter of explanation for any problems.
3) Send the following to the Judging Board Chairperson and
Registrar of the Judging Board:
Then begin recording the entries from the Continuous Number
Log into the Individual Class Logs. There is one Class Log for
each class (division for District Shows) in the show.
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Use one Class Log separately to temporarily keep track of the
entries that are to be given Judge’s Help in classification.
Once a Judge has selected a class for each fish in this log,
they MUST be re-entered on the correct Class Log.
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For each entry place a continuous number label on the bowl.
Labels with the Class Log Entry number, and labels identifying
variations or species if appropriate, are to be placed on the
front panel of the bowl. All labels are to be above the water
line.
Use the Continuous Number Log for the Auction. Entries in the
show will be known by their continuous number, such as #235.
Fish that are for sale, but were not entered in the show should
also have a unique auction number, such as #AO-4.
NOTE: It is also helpful to place the “for auction” label and any
“no photo” labels on the show containers at this time. This
avoids the need to track down containers after the benching of
them, saving time.
SHOW LOG CONTENTS
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Continuous Log Number sheets to record all fish, including
those that are being handled for auction only. Use a separate
log sheet for Auction Only fish that starts with the number AO-1.
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Class Entry Log sheets, one for each class. A separate
such sheet should be used to temporarily record the HELP
fish.
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Some additional special use sheets may also be kept. For
example, a name/address sheet for all entrants, and perhaps
one for all of the participants in the auction.
One of the most important things to remember about the Log
Book is: KEEP IT!
The specific Class Designators and names for the classes are
found in the last portion of the Judges’ Manual (See Chapter
10). Usually the most current information can be found in the
Entry Forms published in every issue of “FLARE!”.
IBC STANDARDS
CHAPTER 3: IBC JUDGES
AUTHORITIES
TERMINOLOGY
The definition of a term given by the Exhibition Standards may
differ from other source definitions of the same term: an
example term is “Cambodian.” The genetic definition and the
Standards definition are not the same. Another example is that
of the species designations. The IBC Judging Board is not a
scientific organization and is not bound to scientific definitions
of the species of the Genus Betta. Thus when the term Betta
imbellis is used, it may or may not refer to a species. It does
refer to an IBC recognized type of Betta. During the judging of
a show, the Exhibition Standards definition has precedence.
THE IBC JUDGING BOARD
The International Betta Congress Judging Board is one of two
International Boards elected by the membership of the
Congress. The other, the International Executive Board, is
charged with the administration of IBC as an organization. The
International Judging Board consists of a Chairman and six (6)
other voting members. An Executive Board member
designated by the Executive Board, serves as a representative
of same, if that member is a certified judge, he or she shall be
a voting member. If not a certified judge, then he or she will be
a non-voting member. The Judging Board is charged with the
creation and maintenance of the show system. That is
mechanically done through the development and maintenance
of the Show Manual and Judge’s Manual.
COMMITTEES
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Committee on Judge’s Certification: this committee
handles all matters dealing with Judge Certification and Judge
Procedures.
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Committee on Judges’ Training: this committee handles all
matters dealing with Judges' Training.
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Committee on Standards: this committee deals with the
General and Special Standards sections of this manual.
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IBC CONSTITUTION
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Composition and election of the Judging Board
IBC BY-LAWS:
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Duties of the Judging Board
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Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
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Duties of the Committee on Standards
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Duties of the Committee on Judge’s Training
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Duties of the Committee on the Maintenance of Judge’s
Certification
IBC JUDGING BOARD MANUAL:
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Procedures used by the Board
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES
The Judging Board Operational Manual, which is the third
section of these Exhibition Standards, is normally distributed
only to members of the Judging Board and it’s committees. It
may be obtained through the Technical Assistance Committee.
Attendance at Board Meetings: All Judging Board meetings
shall be open to the membership of the Congress.
Business: Only members of the Board may formally introduce
business items at a meeting of the Board, however, any
member of the Congress may submit proposed business items
to a member of the Board for introduction. In addition, the
Board shall be diligent in reviewing items published in FLARE
or online, which may represent suggestions of business items
for the Board to consider. Whenever possible, proposed
changes of the Exhibition Standards are to be announced in
FLARE or online prior to a Board vote to encourage comment
from the membership.
CHANGES TO EXHIBITION STANDARDS AND SHOW
CLASSES
Stability in the show class system is important. However, the
Board may make changes to the class designations at each
show year. When considering class additions/deletions, the
Board should consider:
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3.
4.
Class entry statistics: Classes consistently having fewer
than 4 entries per show should be considered low in
participation; more than 12 is high.
The Typing System: Changes must conform to the
philosophical organization of the Betta variations.
Mutations: Carefully be alert for new mutations that have
become established as opposed to those that are in
development. Encourage their establishment.
Show Impact: Cost and work load on Host Clubs should
always be considered.
Areas.
These may vary in detail depending on Area
need/circumstance. The membership of these Judging Areas
are encouraged to further develop and maintain these
programs. Judges from one Area are not authorized to judge
in another Area without approval of the Host Area.
2. APPRENTICE JUDGE:
A trainee judge: Apprentice Judges are not authorized to judge
IBC Shows without the supervision of an IBC Certified Judge.
As a matter of courtesy, an Apprentice should inform the Show
Chairman of his/her intent to judge the show prior to arrival.
JUDGES: Shows must be judged by IBC Certified Judges!
BECOMING A JUDGE
IBC Judges have one primary function: to apply the official IBC
Standards when evaluating the entries in an official IBC
Sanctioned Betta Show. They may, on occasion, also conduct
training classes and present lectures as requested by
interested organizations.
It is customary to provide the invited Judge with all meals and
lodging during the show. Often the Judge’s travel expenses are
also provided. However, any fees or remuneration received by
an IBC Judge is strictly between the Judge and the Host Club.
Selection of the officially invited Certified Judge is at the
discretion of the Show Chairman and, neither uninvited
Certified Judges nor Apprentice Judges normally receive a fee
or service. No uninvited Certified Judge or Apprentice Judge
may be refused the right to judge unless that Judge has
rendered himself ineligible by engaging in unethical behavior at
that show. The Head Judge will be either the invited Judge or
the senior Certified Judge, when there is no invited Judge. The
Head Judge will have seniority over any uninvited judges and
will be in charge of Judges and the show judging. It is always
best to arrange for a Judge well before a show and, also, to be
sure both the Club and the Judge understand clearly what fees
or services will or will not be provided. It is most unwise to wait
until the show has begun to reach agreement. As a matter of
courtesy an uninvited Judge should inform the Show Chair of
his/her intent to judge the show prior to arrival.
JUDGE RESPONSIBILITIES
It is recognized that honest differences of opinion exist in many
areas of the Betta hobby: the designation of “species”, the
designation of “classes”, Betta genetics, and so forth.
Follow the Standards: While merely stating rules may not
resolve philosophical differences, an IBC Judge, by accepting
certification, is ethically obligated to apply the Standards at all
IBC Shows. The Standards permit subjective assessment of
many aspects of judging, but they also provide specific
guidance to be followed in most instances. The Judging Board
cannot overrule a Judge’s decision unless it violates a rule of
the Standards. However, Show Chairmen are free to express
to the Board any problems they perceive with a Judge or his or
her procedures for possible disciplinary action. Judges are
expected to stay current on all IBC Standards.
TYPES OF JUDGES
There are two distinct types of IBC Judges:
1. CERTIFIED JUDGE:
An individual, having completed the certification process, who
is authorized to Judge without supervision at any IBC
sanctioned show. The International Judging Board will work
closely with the other Area representatives to help establish
programs for Judge certification in the respective Judging
1. FILL OUT AN APPLICATION: An Application Form (IBC
Form 10) is found at the end of this chapter. This form should
be filled out and submitted to a member of the Judging Board
or their designee prior to the start of the first apprentice event.
An Apprentice has three years from the official start date to
complete the training. The official start date is the date the first
event is completed.
Effective 3/15/2007a person wishing to enter the Apprentice
Program may Apprentice one (1) show with a Certified Judge
before attending the Judging Seminars.
The signed
Apprentice Application Form must be mailed to the Certification
Chairman immediately following the event.
2. ATTEND JUDGING SEMINARS: The Judging Board
conducts three distinct Seminars at each IBC Convention. The
Seminars may be given at other times during the year by any
Certified Judge with prior approval from the Judging Board
Chairperson. It is recommended that Seminars be given in
conjunction with a sanctioned International Point Show, a
District Show, or a Certified Show so that prospective
apprentices may gain experience with live fish.
The Seminars are:
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Seminar I: This seminar covers the general anatomy,
nomenclature, and characteristics of a Betta. It also includes
an explanation of the least-faults judging system. The seminar
emphasizes the General Standards. (See Chapter 5)
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Seminar II: Here the TYPING SYSTEM is the primary
subject with some introduction to the various Betta species.
This seminar emphasizes the Special Standards. (See
Chapters 6-9)
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Seminar III: This seminar is conducted in the show
room during actual judging. The apprentice will accompany the
judge to observe and participate in judging fish. This is the
"hands on" opportunity to learn how to judge Bettas. The judge
explains his or her thought process and techniques (such as
bowl manipulation, use of straws, light reflection, etc.) as each
fish is closely inspected to identify the best in the class.
These 3 seminars are independently distinct and may be given
in any order as determined by the instructor.
3. SERVE AS AN IBC APPRENTICE JUDGE: As soon as
the three Seminars are completed and the Application Form is
approved by the Chairman of the Committee on Judge
Certification, the applicant is officially an IBC Apprentice
Judge. The new Apprentice Judge must now serve as a
student under a different Certified Judge for each of the three
International or District Shows (two must be International
Shows) and a Convention. The Convention should be the last
show judged, however the only restriction is that it may not be
the first show judged.
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4. COMPLETE THE VISUAL JUDGING TEST: The Visual
Judging Test is to be taken during the last show of the
apprentice program. The apprentice must judge four classes.
The apprentice must: 1) demonstrate the ability to properly
disqualify when the need arises, 2) demonstrate the ability to
discern subtle color differences, 3) demonstrate the ability to
properly reclassify entries, such as Judges Help, and 4) Rank
the top three fish (from actual show results) in three out of the
first four places (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th) for a minimum of three of
the four classes judged to successfully pass the test. The
Visual Judging Test is offered at Conventions (and other
shows as approved by the Judging Board Chairman). The test
is administered only after the official show judging is completed
so that when the show fish are used they are not unduly
disturbed. Apprentices that fail the visual test may retake the
test at the next opportunity.
5. COMPLETE THE WRITTEN JUDGING TEST: Also, after
completing the apprentice judging of four shows, the
Apprentice Judge must successfully pass a Written (open
book, with a one hour time limit) Judging Test covering the
Judge’s Manual. The test is always provided at Conventions.
The test may be made available at other times as approved by
the Judging Board Chairman. If a test failure occurs, the
applicant may retest at the next occasion on which the test is
given. 30% of the Written test will cover Chapters 1-4. 70% will
cover Chapters 5-10. A pass rate will be 70%.
The International Convention Show apprenticing is considered
by the Judging Board as an integral part of Judge training. The
exposure to a large number of Judges from throughout the
Area is an invaluable experience. However, an Apprentice
Judge may substitute an International Show or a District
Convention Show in lieu of an International Convention Show
provided these additional requirements are met:
a) At least one of the Shows judged must have a minimum of
300 fish entries; and
b) An International Convention Show must be judged within 2
years of being certified. If the latter requirement is
unfulfilled, the judge will become decertified and
recertification may only be conducted at an International
Convention Show.
6. RECEIVE THE JUDGE CERTIFICATE:
It is the
responsibility of all those participating in the Judge Certification
Program to insure that the Chairman of the Committee on the
Maintenance of Judges’ Certification is aware of all events
completed toward achievement of certification. A Certified
Judge’s date of seniority is the date of certification. Periodic
lists of Certified Judges are published in the FLARE.
Duration of Certification: All current and future IBC Certified
Judges are certified for lifetime, provided that their IBC
membership does not lapse for more than sixty (60) days. All
Certified Judges are strongly encouraged to frequently review
the IBC Judging Standards, and to keep themselves aware of
Betta developments, including wild types. A lapse of IBC
membership in excess of sixty (60) days will result in
decertification, necessitating fulfilling the recertification
requirements to regain lifetime certification.
CERTIFICATION CAN BE LOST IN THREE WAYS:
1. FAILING TO KEEP IBC MEMBERSHIP CURRENT: This
means a lapse in IBC membership for a period in excess
of sixty (60) days.
2. FAILING
TO
JUDGE
AN IBC
SANCTIONED
INTERNATIONAL
SHOW
DURING
THREE
CONSECUTIVE SHOW YEARS.
3. REVOCATION BY THE JUDGING BOARD:
A Judge’s certification may be revoked by majority vote of the
Judging Board. The effective date is as specified in a
Registered Letter to the Judge from the Judging Board
Chairman or as published in FLARE. A Judge’s certification
cannot be revoked by the Board unless the Judge has been
notified of the pending action and is given at least 60 days to
appeal.
RECERTIFICATION:
In order to regain lifetime certification, a former judge must be
a current member of IBC and must complete Item (1) or (2)
plus Item (3) as follows:
1.
2.
3.
Pass an open book test based on the Judging Standards
and provided by the Judging Board, or
Attend any two of the three (3) Judging Seminars
conducted by a member of the Judging Board or a
Certified Judge authorized by the Judging Board.
PLUS
Judge an IBC sanctioned International Show as an
apprentice judge under an IBC Certified Judge and pass
a visual test.
Suspended/Decertified Judge Caution: If a Judge who has
lost his/her certification judges a show, the results will not be
thrown out by the Judging Board, unless the Show Chairman
was aware of the situation, but permitted the Judge to proceed
anyway. That Judge, however, has forfeited recertification
through any process other than appeal to the Judging Board or
the restarting of the full apprentice program.
CODE OF ETHICS FOR IBC JUDGES
IBC Judges, apprentices, and those who would become judges must adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity,
discretion, and diligence. They must always remember that they represent the club in its most public activities and that the club is
judged favorably or unfavorably by their actions. The following, while not all-inclusive, is a basic guideline.
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Proficiency - a judge must continue to develop his or her proficiency and knowledge of the Betta and the published Standards
by which we judge.
Diligence - a judge must always judge fairly and strictly by the Standards putting his or her personal preferences aside.
Withdrawl - a judge must withdraw from judging in any situation that would constitute an impropriety or the appearance of an
impropriety
Discretion - a judge must approach problems and disputes fairly and with discretion while seeking appropriate channels for
resolutions, including those within the Judging Board and Executive Board, rather than simply publicly airing a grievance.
Teaching – a judge should share his or her knowledge not only with other judges and apprentices, but with the membership as
well.
IBC Improvement - a judge should always be seeking ways to improve the Standards and other rules, procedures, and methods
by which the IBC exists and to propose appropriate changes in accordance with the IBC Constitution.
(The Code of Ethics For IBC Judges was added to Chapter 3 on May 30, 2002 and became effective 5/30/02)
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International Betta Congress
Apprentice Judge Program Application
1.
2.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Street: ______________________________ City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip ________
IBC Chapter Affiliation: __________________________________________
I hereby apply for entry into the IBC Apprentice Judge Program. I agree to abide by the requirements and
rules set forth in the IBC Judging Standards.
Date: _______________ Signature: ___________________________________________________________
2.
Accepted By: ____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of IBC Certified Judge
3.
Completion of:
Seminar I: Date: ___________ ______________________________________________________________
Signature of IBC Certified Judge
Seminar II: Date: ___________ ______________________________________________________________
Signature of IBC Certified Judge
Seminar III: Date: ___________ _____________________________________________________________
Signature of IBC Certified Judge
Approved By: ____________________________________________________________________________
Signature of the Chairman, Committee on Judge Certification
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Congratulations! Having completed Sections 1, 2. & 3, you are now an IBC Apprentice Judge.
5.
Apprenticeship Start Date: ___________________(Date of first event; Seminar or Show)
Apprenticeship Expiration Date: ___________________(Three years from start date)
Record of Show Apprenticing:
Show 1: Date: ___________ _____________________________________________________________
Type of Show
Signature of Certified Judge
Show 2: Date: ___________ _____________________________________________________________
Type of Show
Signature of Certified Judge
Show 3: Date: ___________ _____________________________________________________________
Type of Show
Signature of Certified Judge
Convention: Date: ___________ __________________________________________________________
Signature of Certified Judge
6.
7.
8.
Visual Test: Pass Date: ___________ ______________________________________________________
Signature of Certified Judge Administering
Written Test: Pass Date: __________ ______________________________________________________
Signature of Certified Judge Administering
Date of Certification: _____________________
Signature: ___________________________________________________________________
Chairman, Committee on Judge Certification
________________________________________________________________________________________________
Instructions:
1) Complete Section 1
2) Obtain "Accepted By" signature of an IBC Certified Judge
3) Complete the three seminars, then mail the application to the Chairman, Committee on Judge Certification (listed in FLARE) who
will then return the approved application to you; and
4) When all required events are completed, mail the application back to the Chairman, Committee on Judge Certification (listed in
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IBC Form 10 (Revised 7/15/2007)
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IBC STANDARDS
CHAPTER 4: JUDGING PROCEDURES
PREPARATION
Making Final Arrangements; Before traveling to a show, the
Judge should be certain of the arrangements made by the
Show Committee and any fees or services being offered. Also,
the Judge should be certain what, other than judging, is
expected of him or her. The Judge should not expect anything
that has not been previously agreed upon with the Show
Chairman.
Reviewing these Standards: Regardless of experience, a
Judge owes it to the Show Committee and exhibitors to
thoroughly review the Standards and any current revisions
before each show. IBC Judges are trained in these standards
of judging and are primarily tasked to select Betta winners
based on the specific requirements found in these Standards.
The overall emphasis in Betta judging is conformity to the
Standards, in other words, comparing the Bettas in the show
against the ideal Betta. Of course, it is necessary to balance
the “ideal” with the practical, thus Bettas are also compared
against the other entries in a class. This can mean that a less
than “ideal” Betta, as described in that Standard, may win a
class. However, just because a Betta may indeed be beautiful
does not mean that it is acceptable for traits described in the
Standard.
Fish conforming most nearly to the Standards are to be
given preference. The simple rule is: Fish are judged based
on the way they look at that moment in time (and against the
competitors present); not on the perception of their genetic
background or physical/breeding potential, or how they look at
any other moment in time.
GENERAL JUDGING PROCEDURES
Showing Bettas is an opportunity for IBC members to exhibit
their breeding efforts and to compete with other IBC members
for show awards. Preparing for a show is very labor intensive
and assistance from all available IBC members is encouraged
The Head Judge will be either the invited Judge or the
senior Certified Judge when there is no invited Judge.
Any uninvited Judge wishing to Judge the show should notify
the Show Chairperson at least a week prior to the show.
During the set up for the show Judges should remain outside
the showroom. However, a Judge cannot be disqualified from
judging simply because he/she has been in the showroom
briefly for some compelling reason. Apprentice judges are
allowed in the show room to assist with the show set up, but
they should refrain from lengthy or close up viewing before the
start of judging. Assistance in preparing a show (which is
encouraged) must be done so as to avoid Judges viewing the
fish closely or the show entry records. Any discussion with
Judges about ownership of any particular fish is
prohibited.
If Judges’ Help is requested:
Often an entrant will
specifically request help in classifying an entry. The first step
in show judging is for the Judge to view Judges’ Help fish and
select the proper class for each fish. The show chairperson
can call on any certified judge, who doesn’t have fish entered
in the show, to assist with reclassifying “class help” entries.
The Head Judge present is responsible for all other show
judging procedures. Caution: If the Judge selects a variation
or wild type placement, the Judge will advise the Show
Committee of the appropriate bowl label.
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Due Consideration: The cardinal rule of judging is: Each and
every fish entered, regardless of its appearance, will be given
due consideration by the Judge.
Genetics: Judging gives no consideration to the genetics or
supposed genetics of a Betta entry. Phenotype (the way it
looks) compared to the standards and to the competition
present is the only consideration.
Aid to Judges: The Show Chairperson should provide the
Judge with an assistant to record the results of judging as well
as to aid in any entry form consultations. It is welcomed for the
assistant to consider the needs of the Judge during a show,
such as refreshments.
Apprentice Judges: Show judging is an opportunity for
Certified Judges to carefully consider and conduct the training
of Apprentice Judges. Certified Judges should discuss with
each Apprentice Judge their experience and areas of strengths
and weaknesses. Certified Judges should assign judging
tasks that will advance the abilities of Apprentice Judges.
Certified Judges should actively involve Apprentices in the
selection of the class winners, even though award decisions
are the sole responsibility of the Certified Judge. Apprentice
Judges are allowed to enter fish in the show, but may not
participate in the judging of a class where they have entered
fish, and they may not identify fish they have entered. This
also applies to Best of Show Judging. An Apprentice should
step back when classes where they have entries, are being
judged. There is usually time after the show to ask/answer any
questions
Every effort must be made to avoid impropriety. Apprentice
judges must use caution when entering shows, since they must
judge at least 50% of the classes or a minimum of 100 entries.
Audience: The Head Judge is authorized to exclude any
person from the judging area except the Show Chairman. The
Show Chairman is also authorized to exclude any person from
the show room other than the Judges and their host club
helpers. There is, however, much to be gained by allowing
people to view and hear judging in progress. This promotes an
understanding of the show system, Betta traits, judging, and
generates greater interest in the hobby. The audience should
not be allowed to disturb the Judges in any way. Unless
prohibited by the Judge or the Show Chairman, entrants in a
class may witness the judging, provided they make no
comments, gestures, facial expressions, or take other actions
which could influence or interfere with the Judge. It is unethical
for an entrant to do so. A formal complaint against an entrant
by a show judge, show chairperson, or other entrant,
forwarded to the Judging Board, may result in censure of the
entrant.
Techniques
1.
2.
3.
The Judging System: Judging to select the winning Bettas
is to be by faults-only comparison. Fish with the fewest
faults and/or the least serious faults become the winners
through the process of elimination. All General Standards
faults and Special Standards faults must be considered.
Ties are not permitted, so if two fish both have the fewest
faults for an award, the Judge must choose between them.
Light: Judges may use a standard flashlight as needed.
Moving the Show Bowls: The Judge may move show
bowls as desired.
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4.
5.
Disturbing the Fish: The Judge is permitted, and expected
to take measures to get a reluctant fish to display. This
may include tapping on the bowl, shaking it, moving it,
placing other males or females in a different bowl against
this bowl, stirring the water (only with a straw: fingers,
pencils, pens, etc. are not permitted).
Carding/Uncarding: It is recommended that the fish not be
uncarded for more than 30 minutes. Allow adequate time
to judge, but minimizing exposure time is best.
participate in the Best of Show judging unless they have fish
competing for those awards. Agreement on the results is
desired, but decision of the majority or Head Judge in the
event of a tie is final.
Restrictions: Apprentice Judges must participate. If an
Apprentice has a fish competing for Best of Show that
Apprentice will be excluded from the judging. Before the
winners are made known the Apprentice may repeat the
procedure under instruction from a Certified Judge.
NO TIME LIMIT
The Show Committee is prohibited from imposing any time limit
on the judging of a show. Of course, the Show Chairperson is
encouraged to discuss any time problems with the Judge.
Procedure: Best and Reserve Best of Division winners are
selected from each respective mandatory Show Division first.
Division I Optional Classes will not be considered.
Best of Division Male and Best of Division Female are
selected first.
RESTRICTIONS
1.
1. The Head Judge involved in judging a show and members
of their households may not have fish entered in the show.
Other Judges will be allowed to Judge and enter fish in the
same show with certain limitations – those judges cannot judge
a class they have fish entered in, and they may not participate
in the BOS/RBOS judging.
NOTE: The IBC Judging Board is responsible for the judging of
the IBC Convention show. If more judges are needed,
additional Certified Judges (including Judges who have
entered fish in the show) may be called upon by the Judging
Board Chairman or his representative to help with judging
provided that these Judges do not judge any class in which
they have entered fish. These Judges also may not judge for
Best of Show.
2. Decisions of the Judge are final, except in the case of an
obvious rule violation or oversight. The Head Judge should
review all the classes and may question a Judge about such
an exception and ask him/her to rejudge the class.
2.
3.
Reserve Best of Division is Selected Next
1.
2.
3.
GIVING AWARDS
Judges are to award all places in classes provided there are
enough legitimate and proper entries. If award positions are
left vacant any entries not placed must have been disqualified.
This may mean a relatively inferior fish may win first place, but
judging is to be done against the Standards and the
competition. If there are no superior entries (which more
closely match the Standards), that fish wins, unless
disqualified.
The Show Committee may request the Judge to select other
“special awards,” such as fourth place, honorable mention, and
so forth.
The First Place winners of the male only classes will
compete for Best of Division Male. Likewise, the First
Place winners of the female only classes will compete for
Best of Division Female.
NOTE:
Division F Wild Types—Fish in this class are
shown as pairs and will be judged as a single entry for
Best of Division. Best of Division winners for this Division
will not compete for Best of Show.
NOTE: Division G (Breeders Division)--Only one Best of
Division fish will be selected whether it is male of female
and will compete with its own sex group for Best of Show
judging.
The Second Place winner from the same class as the just
selected Best of Division fish will be brought in to
compete for Reserve Best of Division.
NOTE: Division F Wild Types—Fish in this class are
shown as pairs and will be judged as a single entry for
Reserve Best of Division.
NOTE:
Division G (Breeders Division)—Only one
Reserve Best of Division Fish will be selected whether it
is male or female and will compete with its own sex group
for Best of Show judging.
BEST OF SHOW MALE AND BEST OF SHOW FEMALE
ARE SELECTED NEXT
1.
2.
The Best of Division fish compete for Best of Show, Male
and Female respective.
The Reserve Best of Division winner from the same
Division as the just selected Best of Show fish will be
brought in to compete for Reserve Best of Show. Male
and Female respective.
JUDGING OPTIONAL CLASSES
MULTIPLE JUDGES
If there is more than one Certified Judge for the show, the
Head Judge assigns each Judge classes for judging. The
Head Judge has the option to have Judges work in pairs
whenever there are sufficient Judges available. The assigned
Judge has sole responsibility for the classes judged. If a class
is assigned to more than one Judge, they must reach
agreement on the results. If they cannot agree, the Head
Judge’s decision is final.
JUDGING FOR THE BEST OF SHOW
A premium is to be placed on the traits the many classes have
in common (the General Standards). If more than one
Certified Judge is judging the show, all Judges should
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The Judge may be occasionally asked to judge classes that
contain artwork, photography, or other unusual entries. The
standards provide a minimum of guidance in these instances,
leaving it to Judge’s personal preference and knowledge. The
winning entries in these classes whether they contain fish or
not, do not compete for Best of Show.
DISQUALIFICATION -- DO IT!
Judges are required to disqualify entries for all valid reasons
listed in the standards. Failing to do so is not proper conduct
by the Judge. The fact that there will not be enough fish left in
the class to present all awards should not be a consideration in
the decision to disqualify.
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Reasons for disqualification are found in both the General and
Special sections of the standards.
Procedure for Disqualification of an Entry
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
The Judge must first be certain that the entry can be
legally disqualified in accordance with the guidance
provided by the Standards.
When disqualification is appropriate, the Judge must
insure that the fault is that of the exhibitor, not the Show
Committee. If, for example, it is found that a Wild Type
entry is not labeled, and the exhibitor did in fact send a
label for that entry, this entry cannot be disqualified.
After deciding to disqualify, the Judge must inform the
Show Committee, stating the specific reason for
disqualification. The Show Committee must withdraw the
fish from exhibition and annotate the disqualification and
reason on the entry form. The entrant must be informed of
the reason for any disqualification.
If a fish is classified following a “class help” request, and
subsequently determined to be in the wrong class, it
should be moved and the receiving class re-judged.
Before disqualifying for class error, the judge should
request the Show Committee check the entry form to see
if the entry may be moved.
Show Chairpersons who spot an administrative error in
classification may request classification help from the
Judge on behalf of the exhibitor, if the entry form indicates
approval to reclassify. This should occur before the start
of judging. If an administrative error in classification is
discovered during the judging process, the entry must be
moved to the class the entrant intended and the class rejudged if necessary. A Certified Judge may reclassify any
entry he feels is in an inappropriate class, re-opening
classes already judged when necessary. If the class is
rejudged, the added entry need only be judged against the
previously selected top three fish. Thus, it is wise to make
the second step of the judging process a quick look
through of the fish looking for obvious misclassifications
that need to be moved into other classes.
JUDGING SYSTEM - Using the General, Finnage, and
Special Standards: The following chapters comprise the
criteria used in judging Bettas, and apply to all Betta shows
sanctioned by the International Betta Congress. Though
primarily intended as guidelines and rules for judges, all IBC
members can benefit from a thorough understanding of these
chapters.
The Standards are divided into three major
categories.
The following list shows these three major
categories and their sub-categories...
General Characteristics
Dimension
Condition
Deportment
Finnage Characteristics
Dorsal
Caudal
Anal
Ventrals & Pectorals
Color Characteristics
Solid color
Bicolor
Patterned
Emphasis in Judging: The Standards as described in
Chapter 5-General and Finnage Standards, Chapter 6-Color
Standards, and Chapter 7-Special Standards, form the basis
for judging Betta splendens. Chapter 8 and Chapter 9 relate to
Wild Types and Special Exhibits respectively and must be
referred to for judging those types.
FAULTS Relative weight of faults: Faults can vary in degree
from slight blemishes to severe defects. The Judge will
determine the fault level. Faults are classified into the following
types (specifics on faulting are found in the General and
Specific Standards that follow this chapter)...
For General, Finnage, or Color/Special Traits, deduct
points as noted for the following:
Slight Faults
3 points
Minor Faults
5 points
Major Faults
9 points
Severe Faults 17 points
Disqualifying Faults
Disqualify
SUGGESTED STEP-BY-STEP JUDGING PROCEDURE FOR
A CLASS
For each of the steps below follow the standard sequence of
Head - Body - Dorsal - Caudal - Anal - Ventrals & Pectorals
- Color - Pattern.
1) Observe each Betta looking for specific disqualifying
faults. Have an assistant (usually a chapter member from
the host club) notify the Show Chairman stating which
entries will be moved to other classes. Disqualify entries
that cannot be moved to other classes, and have an
assistant notify the Show Chairman stating the reason for
disqualification.
2) Observe each Betta looking for severe faults. Move
entries that show severe faults away from the judging area
(usually this means moving them to lower shelves on the
show stands).
3) Observe each remaining Betta looking for major faults. If
possible move entries that show major faults away from
the judging area (for classes with few entries make sure to
retain three Bettas in the judging area to receive first,
second, and third place awards).
NOTE: Even though Bettas have been moved from the
judging area because of major faults the Judge should
look back at them often during the judging process to
determine if one or more of them might be better than a
contending fish that has many minor and slight faults.
4) Observe each remaining Betta looking for minor faults.
Line up the contenders from left to right in the judging
area, so that the Betta with the fewest minor faults is on
the far left followed in sequence by entries with more
minor faults. At this point the judge may find it helpful to
take notes listing the minor faults of the finalists. NOTE:
Remember to compare eliminated fish to the finalists
just to make sure the best fish have been chosen.
5) Observe each remaining Betta looking for slight faults.
Consider repositioning Bettas that have two or three minor
faults if the next fish in line has fewer minor faults. Listing
all slight and minor faults for each Betta and deducting
points may be necessary to determine which entries
receive first, second, and third place awards. The fault
table above shows how many points can be deducted for
each type of fault. The entry that has the fewest deducted
points receives the first place award, followed by the entry
with the next fewest deducted points receiving the second
place award, etc.
6) Record the winners, sign the class judging card, and move
on to the next class.
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Section 2 - Judge’s Manual
Chapter 8: SPECIAL STANDARDS-WILD TYPES Part I and Part 2
Effective 7/15/2007
GROUP - WILD TYPES
There are many short-finned, or “wild types” of Bettas. At the beginning of Chapter 6 we defined “wild types” or stock as including Betta
splendens Fighting Stock (also called plakat); Betta splendens varieties, Feral Stock (from the wild), and finally the non-splendens
species of which there are many.
Emphasis of Judging: The degree to which the entries represent a top condition adult fish of the ‘species’ to which they belong.
Descriptions of some of the species are provided in an IBC Species Maintenance Committee publication that you may order. It is quite
difficult to establish uniform standards of judging for such a diverse group, and therefore considerable subjectivity can be expected from
the judge. The individual official class names (see Chapter 10) will indicate whether ‘splendens’ is permitted in the class, or whether
that class contains fish from several species. Unlike show stock, they are usually stressed in bowls; expect difficulty in viewing.
Special Requirements
•
Refer to the species descriptions found in the Species Maintenance Committee booklet if unsure of the species of any entry.
•
Hybrids are prohibited from any class falling under this group.
•
All entry show bowls must be labeled, noting the presumed ‘species’ or variety of the entry, taken from the exhibition entry form.
See Type listings for acceptable alternate labels.
•
All entries will be given covered show bowls since many are prone to jump. Host clubs should provide larger (1 gallon) bowls for
the larger type fish. This is for the protection of the fish, but is not a disqualification item if the bowls are not provided.
Guidelines for Judges
•
In general, the vigorous, robust, healthy adult fish is preferred.
•
Disqualify entries not properly labeled, after confirming that the fault is with the exhibitor and not the show committee.
•
If the class contains only one ‘species’ or variety of ‘wild types’, preference is given to the entry that displays itself best, with due
consideration to the behavior traits pertinent.
•
If the class contains more than one ‘species’ or variety, size is to be considered in reference to the adult size of the individual
species shown, not in comparison to the actual size of the other species being shown.
•
Wild Bettas can be particularly prone to velvet. Check carefully to make sure that all specimens are healthy.
The Color Typing System
In the last chapter we used the Color Typing System and the various Color Fault Guides extensively. The Color Typing System does
not apply in this or later chapters, but for continuity of style and form, we will continue using the categorizations and headings
Scientific Classification of Bettas
(The list is provided to IBC by the SMP).
Class: Teleostomi
Order: Perciformes
Suborder: Anabantoidei
Family: Belontiidae
Subfamily: Macropodinae
Genus: Betta
Species: (reported as species)
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Species
Taxonomist
Complex/Class
Synonyms
akarensis
albimarginata
anabantoides
aurigans
balunga
bellica
breviobesus
brownorum
burdigala
channoides
chini
chloropharynx
coccina
Regan 1910
Kottelat & Ng 1994
Bleeker 1851
akarensis/F3
albimarginata/F2
other/F3
akarensis/F3
akarensis/F3
bellica/F3
pugnax/F3
coccina/F1
coccina/F1
albimarginata/F2
akarensis/F3
waseri/F3
coccina/F1
Climacura
Herre 1940
Sauvage 1884
Tan & Kottelat 1998
Witte & Schmidt 1992
Kottelet & Ng 1994
Kottelet & Ng 1994
Ng 1993
Kottelet & Ng 1994
Vierke 1979
fasciata, bleekeri
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Species
cracens
dimidiata
edithae
enisae
falx
foerschi
fusca
gladiator
hipposideros
ibanorum
Taxonomist
Roberts 1989
Vierke 1984
Kottelat 1995
Tan & Kottelat 1998
Vierke 1979
Regan 1910
Kottelet & Ng 1994
Ladiges 1975
Complex/Class
Synonyms
pugnax/F3
other/F3
other/F3
pugnax/F3
picta/F2
foerschi/F3
pugnax/F3
unimaculata/F3
waseri/F3
akarensis/F3
splendens/F1
sp. Mandor
lehi
livida
macrostoma
miniopinna
obscura
ocellata
pallifina
pallida
patoti
persephone
pi
picta
pinguis
prima
pugnax
pulchra
raja
renata
rubra
rutilans
schalleri
simorum
simplex
smaragdina
spilotogena
splendens
stigmosa
stiktos
strohi
taeniata
tomi
tussyae
unimaculata
Schaller & Kottelat 1989
Regan 1910
Kottelet & Ng 1994
Schaller 1985
(Popta 1905)
pugnax/F3
coccina/F1
unimaculata/F3
coccina/F1
akarensis/F3
unimaculata/F3
unimaculata/F3
pugnax/F3
unimaculata/F3
coccina/F1
waseri/F3
picta/F2
akarensis/F3
pugnax/F3
pugnax/F3
pugnax/F3
pugnax/F3
waseri/F3
foerschi/F3
coccina/F1
other/F3
bellica/F3
picta/F2
splendens/F1
waseri/F3
splendens/F1
pugnax/F3
splendens/F1
foerschi/F3
picta/F2
waseri/F3
coccina/F1
unimaculata/F3
waseri
Krummenacher 1986
waseri/F3
Kottelet & Ng 1992
Regan 1910
Tan & Tan 1994
De Beaufort 1933
Weber & de Beaufort 1922
Schaller 1986
Tan 1998
(Valenciennes 1846)
Tan & Kottelet 1998
Kottelat 1994
(Cantor 1849)
Tan & Tan 1996
Tan 1998
Perugia 1893
Witte & Kottelat 1991
Kottelet & Ng 1994
Tan & Ng 1996
Kottelet 1994
Ladiges 1972
Kottelet & Ng 1994
Regan 1910
Phuket
sp. Southern Thailand
Panchax pictum, trifasciata
*
sp. Krabi
Micracanthus marchei
Parophiocephalus
unimaculatus, ocellata
Macropthalma
Splendens Complex:
The Splendens complex is divided into splendens, smaragdina, imbellis, stiktos, sp Mahachai, sp Banpeaw.
Splendens:
Currently listed as the senior species, this might change as more work is done on the complex. An original citation is found back in
1878 so splendens could become Betta marchei.
Form and Deportment: Splendens should be alert and will flare at each other like domestic splendens. The easiest way to identify
splendens from the other species is the bars on the operculum or gill cover. On splendens the gill covers will be mainly red, some local
variants have yellow or gold, none have green or blue. To Identify splendens from hybrid splendens one should compare the body
forms. Hybrids have a stockier body. Hybrids may have “wild” coloration but the body shape and size can give them away.
Disqualifications: Green or Blue gill plates, non standard wild color, disproportionate size. Elongated fins.
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Male “wild splendens”
Male “wild splendens”
Sexing: Males typically have longer fins and more intense color. Females should show the typical egg tube and be rounder in the
abdomen and midsection.
Imbellis:
The most common complex species in South East Asia. Imbellis was first described in 1975. Imbellis translates to peaceful (not
warlike) however imbellis can be just as aggressive as splendens and is used to fight like all other members of the complex. Adult size
is 2 inches.
Deportment: Imbellis should be alert and may at times flare. Typical imbellis will have the red anal slash and a red crescent in the tail.
The iridescence should be green to blue and the gill plates should be green or blue. Imbellis should be more slender then splendens,
the base coloration should be the similar.
Disqualification: Stocky Body, Any other color then blue or green on the gill plates. Any body color other then the standard wild
coloration.
Male Betta imbellis “Naratiwat”
Male Betta imbellis “Ko Samui”
Typical female imbellis
Sexing: Males typically have longer fins and more intense color. Females should show the typical egg tube and be rounder in the
abdomen and midsection.
Smaragdina:
Found in the North Eastern parts of Thailand, it can be the largest member of the complex. Smaragdina are peaceful, however
smaragdina can be just as aggressive as splendens and is used to fight like all other members of the complex. Adult size is 2 ½
inches.
Deportment: Smaragdina should be alert and may at times flare. Typical smaragdina will have a base red color with green iridescence.
The gill plates are normally covered by the iridescence and smaragdina will normally have the “wild” black spots on their fins.
Disqualification: Stocky Body, Any other color then blue or green on the gill plates. Any body color other then the standard wild
coloration.
Sexing: Males typically have
longer fins and more intense
color. Females should show
the typical egg tube and be
rounder in the abdomen and
midsection.
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Female smaragdina
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Species Mahachai and Banpeaw:
Found in the salt marshes around Bankok. These species are peaceful however can be just as aggressive as splendens and is used to
fight like all other members of the complex. Mahacahai adults will be 2 ½ inches. Banpeaw adults will be 2 to 2 ½ inches.
Deportment: Species should appear alert and should flare. Typically these species will have a base red color with green iridescence
and can have “wild” spots. The gill plates are green in color. Both can have the “spade tail” in the males.
Disqualification: Stocky Body, Any color other then blue or green on the gill plates. Any body color other then the standard wild
coloration.
Sexing: Males
typically have longer
fins and more intense
color. Females
should show the
typical egg tube and
be rounder in the
abdomen and
midsection.
Betta sp. Mahachai
Betta sp. Banpeaw
Hybrids: Spotting hybrids can be a difficult task if you do not know what you are looking for.
In this example notice the coloration is too
intense. The head resembles splendens, the
body is too stocky and the spots in the tail is
a smaragdina trait and the opercular bars are
green another smaragdina trait. This fish is a
wild caught smaragdina x splendens hybrid.
B. splendens
B. imbellis
B. smaragdina
Gill Plate
2 red vertical bars
2 blue vertical bars
almost entirely covered
Body
standard
standard
with green scales
longer compared to the
first 2 species
Pelvic fin (First ray)
black w/white tip
black w/white tip
black w/ white tip
Caudal fin color
blue and red, with
blue and red, with
blue and red
red border the tip
red border the tip
no red border the tip
no dark dot marking
no dark dot marking
Size of un-paired
fins
some population with dots
larger than the first 2
standard
standard
species
Chart Prepared by Nonn Panitvong
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Bellica Complex: The Bellica Complex is divided into bellica and simorum.
Bellica:
Bellica is found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand and was introduced in the Dominican Republic. Bellica size will be 4 ½ to 5
inches in length and is not demanding as to their water conditions. Can be combative with other of its complex; however they are
typically a shy fish.
Deportment: Sometimes aggressive. Can be quite sluggish. May be very quick. An intelligent, curious Betta. May flare at image but
too large to display well in a bowl.
Disqualification: Broad head (Indicating a Mouthbrooder). Any color other then the yellowish tanish body with green iridescence.
Sexing: Males have a spike in the caudal fin and will have extensions in their anal fin. Females will have a rounded caudal tail and
may have a plumper belly.
Simorum:
Simorum is found in peat swamps of Indonesia. Simorum size will be 4 ¾ to 5 inches in length and is not demanding as to their water
conditions. Can be combative with other of its complex; however, they are typically a shy fish.
Deportment: Sometimes aggressive. Can be quite sluggish.
May be very quick. An intelligent, curious Betta. May flare at
image but too large to display well in a bowl.
Disqualification: Broad head (Indicating a Mouthbrooder).
Any color other then the yellowish tanish body with green
iridescence.
Sexing: Males have a spike in the caudal fin and will have
extensions in their anal fin. Females will have a rounded
caudal tail and may have a plumper belly.
Coccina Complex:
The Coccina complex is divided into the species brownorum, burdigala, coccina, livida, miniopinna, persephone, rutilans, tussyae,
uberis, and sp. Sukadana. Most of these species inhabit blackwater peat swamps that are very low in pH from 3.7 to 5.0. Identification
of individual species requires taxonomical keys and sometimes their exact location of capture must be known. Some species are also
highly variable in appearance and this makes identification even more difficult.
Species
Coccina
Livida
Brownorum
Burdigala
Miniopinna
Persephone
Rutilans
Tussyae
Uberis
sp. Sukandana
Dorsal Fin
Small
Small
Small
Large
Small
Small
Small
Small
Large
Large
Side Markings
Green Blotch*
Small Green Blotch*
Large Green Blotch
Green Side
None
None
None
None
Green Side
None
Pelvic Fins
Red, Black tip
Red, White tip
Red, White tip
Red, White tip
Red, White tip
Black, rarely red, White tip
Red, Long, White tip
Red, Short, White tip
Red, White tip
Red, White tip
* Some populations do not have side blotches.
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Coccina:
Info: Coccina comes from the blackwater swamps of Indonesia and can be found in Malaysia. Coccina can be highly variable in its
appearance. Typically the male has a green blotch or spot on his side but some populations lack the spots and others have the green
sides instead of the spot. Adult size is 2 ¾ inches.
Coccina Female
Coccina Male
Deportment: Typically a shy and sulking fish preferring to hide. Males can flare against other males or females.
Sexing: Males have longer fins that are pointed and typically edged in white. Females will have a plumper abdomen and may display
an egg tube.
Livida:
Info: Found in Blackwater streams of Malaysia where the pH is between 3.5 and 3.7 where the temperature does not exceed 75 F.
Livida is noted for green eyes opposed to the typically blue eyes of coccina however coccina can have green eyes and livida will have a
smaller green side blotch. Adult size is 2 inches.
Deportment: A shy retreating fish that can flare at
rival males and females.
Disqualification: Blue eyes (indicating coccina),
large side blotch (indicating another species)
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with
pointing on the anal and dorsal fins. Males may
have white edging in the fins.
Brownorum
Info: Brownorum comes from Indonesia, Malaysia, central and eastern Thailand, Kampuchea and southern Vietnam. This species is
another peat swamp fish coming from low pH water. Brownorum have been known to mouthbrood and bubblenest. Adult size is 1 ¾
inches.
Deportment: Brownorum can be active and will actively
flare at other similar species. Brownorum should appear
alert and active.
Disqualification: Small side blotch (indicating another
species)
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with pointing on
the anal and dorsal fins. Males may have white edging in
the fins.
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Burdigala
Info: Burdigala is found on Bangka island in Indonesia. When the male is not colored up he may have a black spot about two thirds of
the way down his body. Adult size is 2 ½ inches.
Deportment: Can be a showy fish when flaring. Should be alert and not sulking.
Disqualification: Non black side blotch (indicating another species), Small dorsal fin indicating another species.
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with pointing on the anal and dorsal fins. Males may have white edging in the fins.
Miniopinna
Info: Miniopinna comes from the swamp forest at Tanjong Bintan on Riau Island in Indonesia.
Adult size is 1 ½ inches.
Deportment: Can be a showy fish when flaring. Should
be alert and not sulking.
Disqualification: Black pelvic fins (indicating
persephone). Large dorsal fin indicating another
species.
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with pointing on
the anal and dorsal fins. Males may have white edging in
the fins
Persephone
Info: Found north of Ayer Hitam in Malaysia. Listed as critically endangered. Persephone is dark and when excited males turn solid
black with green iridescence. Adult size is ½ inches.
Deportment: Can be a showy fish when flaring. Should be alert and not sulking.
Disqualification:
Large dorsal fin indicating another species.
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with pointing on the anal and dorsal fins. Males may have white edging in the fins. Females
should show ovipositor or egg tube.
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Rutilans
Info: Found in Kalimantan Barat Borneo. Rutilans is red without any green markings. It is a smaller species. Rutilans does not have
the green iridescence as most of the other members of the coccina complex however sp. cf. rutilans has the green like burdigala. Adult
size is 2 ½ inches.
Deportment: Can be a showy fish when
flaring. Should be alert and not sulking.
Disqualification:
another species.
Large dorsal fin indicating
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with
pointing on the anal and dorsal fins. Males
may have white edging in the fins. Females
should show ovipositor or egg tube.
Tussyae
Info: Tussyae comes from the Pahang State of Malaysia in blackwater swamps. It lacks the star or blotch on the sides that many other
members of the complex. Adult size is 2 ½ inches.
Deportment: Can be a showy fish when flaring. Should be alert and not sulking.
Disqualification: Green or Blue side blotch (indicating another species), Large dorsal fin indicating another species.
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with pointing on the anal and dorsal fins. Males may have white edging in the fins. Females
should show ovipositor or egg tube.
Uberis
Info: Recently described species formerly sp. Pangkalanbun. Adult size is 2 inches.
Deportment: Can be a showy fish when flaring.
Should be alert and not sulking.
Disqualification: Side blotch (indicating another
species), Small dorsal fin indicating another species.
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with pointing
on the anal and dorsal fins. Males may have white
edging in the fins. Females should show ovipositor or
egg tube.
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sp. Sukadana
Info: sp. Sukadana comes from Kalimantan Barat area. Looks very much like uberis with the exception that uberis has iridescent sides
where as sp. Sukadana does not. Adult size is 2 inches.
Deportment: Can be a showy fish when flaring.
Should be alert and not sulking.
Disqualification: Side blotch (indicating another
species), Small dorsal fin indicating another
species.
Sexing: Males always have longer fins with pointing
on the anal and dorsal fins. Males may have white
edging in the fins. Females should show ovipositor
or egg tube.
Picta Complex - The Picta Complex contains the species picta, falx, simplex and taeniata.
Picta
Originally thought to have a wide range in Southeast Asia but as taxonomists examine the populations more closely they are classifying
them as new species. These species are increasingly common and ease of breeding and keeping are increasing their popularity. Adult
size is 2 ½ inches.
Deportment: Should be alert but many mouthbrooders tend to sulk in bowls. A sprig of plants generally helps with this.
Disqualification: Any fish showing any signs of disease. Two fish showing the same anal stripes.
Sexing: Both sexes can display an anal stripe but the Male is very pronounced. Males may have a much deeper color almost to a brick
red color. Males also have a wider head and if the female is subjected to enough light her ovaries may be seen.
Falx
A recently named species and a subset of the former picta population. Falx is virtually identical to picta in almost every respect and is
virtually indistinguishable from them in the aquarium. Adult size is 2 ½ inches.
Deportment: Should be alert but many mouthbrooders tend to sulk in bowls. A sprig of plants generally helps with this.
Disqualification: Any fish showing any signs of disease. Two fish showing the same anal stripes.
Sexing: Both sexes can display an anal stripe but the Male is very pronounced. Males may have a much deeper color almost to a brick
red color. Males also have a wider head and if the female is subjected to enough light her ovaries may be seen.
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Simplex
Simplex is also one of the newer species from Thailand. They can be much more quarrelsome then other members of the picta
complex. Adult size is 2 ½ inches.
Deportment: Should be alert but many mouthbrooders tend to sulk in bowls. A sprig of plants generally helps with this.
Disqualification: Any fish showing any signs of disease. Two fish showing the same anal stripes.
Sexing: Both sexes can display an anal stripe but the Male is very pronounced. Males may have a much deeper color almost to a brick
red color. Males also have a wider head and if the female is subjected to enough light her ovaries may be seen.
Taeniata
Taeniata is a seldom seen largest member of the picta complex. They can be quite alert and quite active. Adult size is 3 inches.
Deportment: Should be alert but many mouthbrooders tend to sulk in bowls. A sprig of plants generally helps with this.
Disqualification: Any fish showing any signs of disease. Two fish showing the same anal stripes.
Sexing: Both sexes can display an anal stripe but the Male is very pronounced. Males may have a much deeper color almost to a brick
red color. Males also have a wider head and if the female is subjected to enough light her ovaries may be seen.
Unimaculata Complex
The Unimaculata Complex contains the species unimaculata, macrostoma, patoti, ocellata, pallifina, and gladiator. Morphologically
they are unlike any other wild Bettas and some have maintained they should be their own genus.
Unimaculata
Unimaculata is a very inquisitive species but is also very jumpy capable of leaps of over 2 feet in the air. Although not very colorful they
are flashy in their own right. Adult size is 5 inches.
Deportment: They should look alert and with fins erect and not clamped. They may flare or use a “yawning display” for dominance.
Disqualification: Any signs of disease and clamped fins.
Sexing: Can be difficult with this species but males tend to have cheek iridescence that females tend not to have and older mature
males will have labial flaps on their lips.
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Macrostoma
Macrostoma is considered to be the prize gem in the Betta world because of its rarity and difficulty of keeping. Their prices have
steadily dropped as more and more people are breeding them successfully. There are two forms of macrostoma and they may
eventually be classified as two separate species. The form we recognize is the Brunei Form and not the Malaysian Form. Adult size is
5 ½ inches.
Deportment: Should be active and alert but this species will probably sulk unless it has been acclimated to showing.
Disqualification: Any sign of disease. Female showing male coloration.
Sexing: When the male is mature sexing is easy as the male becomes an orange brown with a spot in the dorsal fin as well as banding
in the tail. Look for pattern in the unpaired fins of Macrostoma to determine if the female is actually a female. The body color can look
female but the fins will frequently give a subdominant male away.
Patoti
Patoti is a relatively hard to find member of the unimaculata complex. Females are aggressive to rival males and may actually kill them.
Adult size is 5 inches.
Deportment: Should be active and alert and not showing any signs of disease.
Disqualification: Both specimens having vertical stripes. The male may not display the stripes all the time.
Sexing: In mature fish the male should show vertical striping but the female will not. The female should not show any or very little
cheek iridescence however males can but may not either depending on mood and population.
Ocellata
Another rarely encountered fish of the unimaculata complex for all intents are virtually identical to Unimaculata. Adult size is 5 inches.
Deportment: Should be alert but may sulk.
Disqualification: Any signs of disease, female with male iridescence.
Sexing: Males have larger lips and more intense iridescence (see pictures above).
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Pugnax Complex
The Pugnax Complex contains the species pugnax, cracens, enisae, fusca, lehi, pallida, prima, pulchra, schalleri, stigmosa, and raja.
Pugnax
Pugnax is one of the larger mouthbrooders and is readily available but because of the lack of color is seldom kept. Mature males have
long extensions on the pelvic and anal fins and will have a pointed tail, females do not. Adult size is 5 inches.
Deportment: Should be alert and pugnax is easily bowl trained.
Disqualification: Any fish showing any signs of disease. Both fish showing long fin extensions.
Sexing: Males have long fin extensions on the pelvic and anal fins as well as a pointed caudal fin. Males may also show green
iridescence on their cheek.
Enisae
Enisae is one of the newer species from the Kapuas region and sports a brilliant blue band on the anal fin and tail like a majority of the
species from that region. Can be aggressive but in all other respects very similar to pugnax. Adult size is 3 ½ inches.
Deportment: Should be alert and active however might sulk.
Disqualification: Both fish showing a brilliant blue band.
Sexing: Males will have a more pointed caudal than the female, males will show a blue or green cheek coloring. Males will also have
longer pelvic fins and should have a point in the anal fin.
Fusca
Fusca is an early described species but the specimens that were available were dubious at best. Fusca has recently been imported in
large numbers from reliable sources and is now readily available. Adult size is 5 inches.
Deportment: Should be Alert but might sulk.
Disqualification: Any sign of illness or disease, female with male finnage.
Sexing: Males have a golden iridescence in the cheek; females will mainly show stripes or no color at all. Males have much longer
pelvic fins and have an extension of the anal fin and a caudal spike.
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Pallida
Pallida is a recently described species from Thailand that is rather drab but the species is becoming more available. Adult size is 4 to 5
inches.
Deportment: Should be alert and fins erect.
Disqualification: Any sign of disease, female showing a distinctive caudal spike.
Sexing: Males have longer pelvic fins and a pronounced caudal spike. Males are also more iridescent.
Prima
Prima is also a recently described species which is becoming more available. Adult size is 3 ½ inches.
Deportment: Should be alert with fins erect.
Disqualification: Any sign of disease. Female showing male finnage.
Sexing: Males have a caudal spike as well as longer pelvic fins and an extension of the anal fin.
Raja
Another recently described species that is readily imported.
Adult size is 5 inches.
Deportment: Should be Alert with fins erect.
Disqualification: Any sign of disease, females sporting male finnage.
Sexing: Males have longer pelvic fins and a large anal extension. Males also have green golden iridescent cheeks.
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Albimarginata Complex
The Albimarginata Complex currently contains only two species, albimarginata and channoides however there is the possibility of two
more species being described from these species.
Albimarginata
Albimarginata is clearly one of most beautiful of the wild bettas available however it is still rare but is becoming more common. It is a
small but very flashy species. Adult size is 2 inches.
Deportment: Should be alert however will probably sulk as it is a shy species.
Disqualification: Any sign of disease, females showing male coloration.
Sexing: Can be difficult to sex unless the male is colored up. The male tends to have a larger white band and an orange cheek flash.
Channoides
Another rare Mouthbrooder that is becoming increasingly available. Also like albimarginata these are small fish and may not be colored
up in a show setting. Adult size is 2 inches.
Deportment: Should be alert but may sulk due to stress.
Disqualification: Any signs of disease. Both fish showing male coloration.
Sexing: Can be rather difficult, males normally have bigger heads and when colored up are easy to distinguish.
Foerschi Complex
Currently four species listed, foerschi, strohi, mandor, rubra. Betta rubra has not been seen since the 1890s however some collectors
claim to have recently found some and they may become available soon.
Foerschi
Foerschi is relatively easy to keep but shows its best conditions in acidic water. Males can be quite flashy while females remain
relatively plain. Males can go from brown (colored like the female on right) to jet black with blue and green iridescent overlay making a
quite beautiful fish. Adult size is 3 inches.
Deportment: Should be active and alert with fins erect.
Disqualification: Males with gold opercular bars (strohi), females showing male coloration.
Sexing: Males have red opercular bars and have a slight caudal spike and a more pointed anal
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Mandor
A newly described species very similar to foerschi. Adult size is 3 inches.
Deportment: Should be active and alert with fins erect.
Disqualification: Males with gold opercular bars (strohi), females showing male coloration.
Sexing: Males have red opercular bars and have a slight caudal spike and a more pointed anal fish.
Strohi
A newer species that is quite similar to foerschi or mandor except for the gold opercular bars instead of the red. Note on all species the
females retain the gold opercular bars. Adult size is 3 inches.
Deportment: Should be active and alert with fins erect.
Disqualification: Males with red opercular bars (foerschi and mandor), females showing male coloration.
Sexing: Males have gold opercular bars and have a slight caudal spike and a more pointed anal fish.
Akarensis Complex
Deportment: larger species that will probably skulk in a bowl
Betta akarensis – Light brown to gold species with golden iridescence on the scales. Gold to light green iridescent patch on
cheeks on both males and females. Extended fins or fin extensions on both sexes but males will be longer. Grows to 5”.
Betta antoni – brown toned body distinguished by its black lower lip, black chin bar and slim body profile.
Will reach 5 inches in length.
Betta chini – big, brown species that reaches 5.5” in length. May have a slight green iridescence to the cheek. The body has a
slight green iridescence that is more pronounced on males. This species frequently displays two horizontal black bars. Males have
longer finnage.
Betta ibanorum – Dark brown species reaching 5” in length. Finnage very reminiscent of pugnax complex species, with which it
can easily be confused.
Anabatoides Complex
Betta anabatoides - Large, unspotted mouthbrooder. Pale yellow to tan in color with some iridescence and slightly elongated fins
or fin extensions on males. Grows to 5” in length.
Waseri Complex
Large species that will probably skulk in a bowl.
Betta waseri – Light brown species with dark brown to black horizontal bars. Reaches 5.5” in length. Gill cover can show some
green iridescence; otherwise, little if any iridescence on the body. Males have spade shaped caudals and longer dorsal and anal
fins than females.
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Betta chloropharynx – Large, brown species with very little iridescence. Can show horizontal barring. Most colorful feature is a
green throat. Males with slightly longer fins. Grows to 5”.
Betta pi – Large, brown species with little iridescence. Wild specimens can grow to 7” but captive bred individuals rarely exceed
5.5”. This species is easily identified by the marking in the shape of the mathematical symbol for pi on its lower lip and chin. Males
have longer finnage.
Betta tomi – Large, brown species with more iridescence than many of the other members of this complex. Cheek and chin area
can be green to greenish blue. The same color may continue through the lower half of the fish. Males have longer finnage. Grows
to 5.5”.
IBC STANDARDS CHAPTER 10
SHOW CLASS SYSTEM
The Show System also groups Bettas together, but for
economy purposes uses only two breakdowns. The
usual relationship (there are exceptions) between the two
organizational systems follows:
TYPING SYSTEM
SHOW SYSTEM
GROUPS
Subgroups ------------------------------------ Divisions
CATEGORIES
Subcategories
TYPES ---------------------------- CLASSES
Subtypes
1.
Fill out an IBC Form 14 to get the Judging Board
(Committee on Shows) to officially consider your proposal.
2.
If at all possible, attend the Convention meetings of
the Judging Board so that you may present your proposal
in person and answer the inevitable questions.
TRIAL CLASSES
These are established by the Judging Board to test the
viability of a proposed new class. Only after the mandatory
review (following a one-year trial period), will the Judging
Board decide to either delete the trial class or establish it
as a regular class. Such classes appear on the class
listing with the word TRIAL beside it.
Don’t Get Confused!
GENERAL:
As explained earlier, the Show Class System follows the
Color Typing System closely. In fact, if there were no other
considerations, each Type and possibly the Subtype of the
Color Typing System would each have a show class of its
own. Unfortunately that would mean an enormous size
show that would take days to judge and would cost the host
club thousands of dollars to hold. Based on a variety of
factors, many of the Typing System units are combined
together in the Show Class System. Every attempt is made
to combine only like types into classes that have
approximately the same amount of interest on the part of
the exhibitors.
Every two years the Judging Board reconsiders the Show
Class System to see if it is time to condense the classes
even more, or to expand it by creating new classes. It is
impossible to keep everyone happy. People hate to see
their personal favorite class suddenly absorbed by another.
Others find it frustrating to develop a new line of Bettas but
not be able to get it turned into a class of its own. This is
the give-and-take that the Betta hobby thrives on.
Changing the Show Class System: An Example
So you want a class of its own for Red Marbles. Start your
effort by writing an article for FLARE! outlining your
reasons. It would be helpful if you also looked at the
question from the viewpoint of a Show Chairman.
These standards can be in error if you compare the list of
classes on the next page with the Categories/Types and so
forth in the earlier chapters. If a class is deleted, the
Category/Type description is not removed. This is done so
that if the hobby ever reestablishes such a class, the
standard is already written. Likewise, some things may be
combined into the same class on the next page while they
have distinct standards in an earlier part. Again, this is
intentional; the Typing System and the Class System serve
two different, but related purposes.
THE GENERAL BASIS FOR CLASS SEQUENCING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Males before Females
Single before Doubletails
Single before Multiple Colors
Dark before Light Colors
Dark Colors in this Order:
•
Red
•
Black
•
Blue
•
Steel Blue
•
Turquoise
•
Green
Light Colors in this Order:
•
Yellow
•
Clear
•
Pastel
•
Opaque
Patterned in the Order:
•
Butterfly
•
Marble
•
Multicolor
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IBC SALES
Ocean Nutrition Atison’s Betta Food 75g .......................................................................................................................
*** NEW *** Ocean Nutrition Atison’s Betta Pro 15g .....................................................................................................
Ocean Nutrition Atison’s Betta Pro 75g..........................................................................................................................
Ocean Nutrition Atison’s Betta Pro 500g........................................................................................................................
Ocean Nutrition Atison’s Betta Starter 12g ....................................................................................................................
Ocean Nutrition Atison’s Betta Spa 125 ml ....................................................................................................................
Ocean Nutrition Atison’s Betta Spa 500 ml ....................................................................................................................
Ocean Nutrition Community Flake Food 1.2oz ..............................................................................................................
ALL NEW TEE SHIRTS BELOW - M – L – XL $15.00 * XXL - $17.00 * XXXL - $20.00 ................................................
NEW IBC T-shirt (Royal, Black and Navy with Red and White Logo) ..............................................................................
NEW IBC T-shirt (White Tee with Royal and Red Logo) .................................................................................................
NEW IBC T-shirt (Light Pink Tee with Fushia and Black Logo) .......................................................................................
Brine Shrimp Eggs 1 lb. (80% hatch) ..............................................................................................................................
2...................................................................................................................................................................................
*** NEW *** Brine Shrimp plus Flake Food 2.5oz ...........................................................................................................
*** NEW *** Spirulina 1.0oz ...............................................................................................................................................
Yellow Shipping Labels (12) .............................................................................................................................................
35 hour Heat Packs each ..................................................................................................................................................
10 .................................................................................................................................................................................
60 hour Heat Packs each ..................................................................................................................................................
10 .................................................................................................................................................................................
Plastic Bags (4” x 12”) 100 ...............................................................................................................................................
1000 .............................................................................................................................................................................
Plastic Bags (4” x 14”) 2ml 100 ........................................................................................................................................
1000 .............................................................................................................................................................................
Vita-Chem Freshwater – 4 oz ...........................................................................................................................................
16 oz ..........................................................................................................................................................................
FLARE! on CD – Complete Sets – Volume 31-1(July/August 1997) thru Volume 40-6 (May/June 2007)
(members only!)
Price includes a $2.50 postage & handling fee for each ........................................................
FLARE! on CD – Individual Years (members only!) Price includes a $2.00 postage & handling fee for each ........
Book: Bettas A Complete Introduction by Walt Mauruas .............................................................................................
Book: Bettas by Dr. Robert Goldstein (soft cover) ...........................................................................................................
Book: Siamese Fighting Fish by Dr. Gene Lucas (soft cover, reissued by TFH) .........................................................
Book: The Betta Handbook by Dr. Robert Goldstein .......................................................................................................
Travel Mug With Red IBC Logo ........................................................................................................................................
Flash Light With Red IBC Logo........................................................................................................................................
Mouse Pads 2 Pads With 9 Different Pictures On Each ..............................................................................................
Permanent Black Markers With IBC Logo ......................................................................................................................
Pens With IBC Logo Blue Ink Red Pen ...........................................................................................................................
Blue Bumper Sticker With IBC Logo ...............................................................................................................................
Red Static Stickers With IBC Logo ..................................................................................................................................
Straits Aquarium Poster 21" X 28" $4.70 additional postage .........................................................................................
Large Beautiful Betta Poster (21” X 28”)
The pictures are by Jack Lewin and Mark Ibara. The fish were from Wray Tsuzaki, Curtis Low, Mark Ibara and
Jack Lewin (Shipping for poster in mailing tube $5.25; this is in addition to any other shipping charges as the
poster must be shipped separately for protection.) ....................................................................................................
SHIPPING BOXES!
12 x 9 x 6 with 1/2" Foam (Package of 8 boxes) ................................................................................
12 x 9 x 6 with 3/4" Foam (Package of 5 boxes) ................................................................................
15 x 11x 7 with 1/2" Foam (Package of 5 boxes) ...............................................................................
15 x 11x 7 with 3/4" Foam (Package of 5 boxes) ...............................................................................
10 x 12 x 12 with 1/2" Foam (Package of 15 boxes) ..........................................................................
10 x 12 x 12 with 3/4" Foam (Package of 8 boxes) ............................................................................
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*** NEW ***
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$ 55.00
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Shipping for Boxes per package - $8.50 directly from distributor
Please contact Steve & Melissa Migota for sizes and colors before ordering T-shirts.
Send all orders to: Steve & Melissa Migota - 146 Willow Drive - Freedom, PA 15042
Phone: (724) 869-5638 E-mail: [email protected]
Make all checks payable to IBC - US Funds Only, Please. No Checks on Canadian or Foreign Orders - US Money Orders Only
Add $5.95 postage to all US orders – Foreign Customers Pay All Shipping Costs
Visa & MasterCard (via Papal) are now available for IBC Sales and TA orders
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