Fish Show Classes

DIVISION A - New World -

• Class 1 - Discus -
• Class 2 - Angelfish -
• Class 3 - Apistogramma, Apistogrammiodes, Biotecus, Dichrossis, Crenicara, Nannacara, Microgeophagus and Taeniacara -
• Class 4 - Central and South American UNDER 6" -
• Class 5 - Central & South American OVER 6" -

DIVISION B - Old World -

• Class 6 - All Mbuna
• Class 7 - Lake Malawi peacocks (Aulonocara) -
• Class 8 - Lake Malawian haplochromines and all other Lake                Malawi species -
• Class 9 - Lake Tanganyikan Shell Dwellers
• Class 10 - Julidochromis, Lamprologus, Chalinochromis and                  Telmatochromis -
• Class 11 - Tropheus, Petrochromis and Tanganyikan goby                  cichlids -
• Class 12 - Cyathopharynx, Cyprichromis, Benthochromis,                  Ophthalmotilapia, Xenotilapia, Aulonocranus -
• Class 13 - Cyphotilapia and all other Tanganyikan species not                   listed above -
• Class 14 - Etroplus, Paretroplus, Paratilapia and all other                  Madagascar species -
• Class 15 - Lake Victoria and Lake Kivu species -
• Class 16 - Other Division B species not listed above

DIVISION C - Catfish / Misc Cichlids -

• Class 17 - New World Catfish -
• Class 18 - Suckermouth Catfish -
• Class 19 - Synodontis Catfish -
• Class 20 - Old World Catfish
• Class 21 - Misc. Cichlids (including Flowerhorns)

DIVISION D - Photography / Art

• Class 22 - Photos -
• Class 23 - Art

Fish Show Rules

1. Show is open to all. MCA membership is not required.
2. Entry fee is $3.00 per entry. An entry is one fish.  Only one fish may be shown per tank.
3. No limit to the number of entries per person.
4. The MCA will provide air, airline, and air valves for each show exhibit. Spongefilters will be provided for tanks 5 ½ gallons and larger.
5. The exhibitor will provide the TANK, show fish and "special purpose" sponge filters (for tanks smaller than 5 ½ gallons).
6. Dechlorinated water will be available on site.
7. The MCA will provide tables for containers 29 gallons or 30 inches maximum.
8. Any exhibit over 29 gallons or 30 inches; exhibitor will provide the stand.
9. Containers must have a flat viewing side.
10. Containers will be bare except for air-stones and air driven filters.
11. Containers will have a bare or solid background.
12. All containers must be covered securely to prevent jumpers.
13. Lights are optional.
14. No sprays, window cleaners or other chemicals will be permitted in the show area.
15. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Best of Divisions A,B,C. Best of Show, People's Choice.
16. The MCA reserves the right to disqualify fish based on deformities, illness, poor condition, health or death.
17. The show room hours are as follows: Friday 12 pm to midnight; Saturday 8am to 4pm and re-opens after Award Dinner until midnight; Sunday 8am to 5pm.
18. All entries must be setup by 2pm Saturday, Sept. 27.
19. Judging will take place on Sept.27 at 3pm. The decision of the Judges are final.