Submission Form: https://forms.gle/AHgeyB3ADKzZTc286

PURPOSE

  • To encourage members of MCAS to breed and share aquatic species
  • To share information and techniques on spawning and rearing different species
  • To encourage and promote MCAS member participation

WHAT IS NEEDED TO SUBMIT FISH?

  • Bring at least five (5) sixty (60) day-old fry to our regular monthly club meeting. Label the bag/container with your name, fish scientific name, and common name (if applicable). 
  • Fill out a BAP Submission Form here: https://forms.gle/AHgeyB3ADKzZTc286.
  • Present the fish as well as BAP Submission Form to the BAP Coordinator at the beginning of the meeting. 
  • Fish will be logged and marked for auction. 

GUIDELINES/RULES

  • Participants must be a MCAS member in good standing.
  • In order to obtain points for a fish, a member must bring a minimum of five young, at least sixty (60) days old and put them up for auction. 
  • The member must fill in the required information on the BAP Submission Form.
  • Points will only be awarded once for each species spawned. Example: Points for guppies will only be awarded once. 
  • Known Hybrids are not eligible for BAP points.
  • Parents of the fry must be owned by the member submitting. Eggs may not be obtained elsewhere then hatched.
  • A photo of the free swimming fry within the members tank must be presented.
  • Points will be awarded based upon classification. Classifications and points are based upon difficulty. 
  • Species not listed in the classification will be evaluated and assigned to a class by the BAP Coordinator and or the Board.
  • The BAP Coordinator and or Board may alter the BAP program regulations or classifications in order to preserve the program’s quality and integrity.
  • It is the responsibility of the Breeder to ensure their points have been properly recorded. 
  • In cases regarding uncertain identification, a published photograph shall be utilized to identify. In the event no published photograph exists, a photograph of the submission shall be taken and filed with the BAP Submission Form. 
  • The BAP Coordinator and or Board shall keep a record of participating members’ point totals, which shall be published annually.
  • A member may petition the BAP Coordinator and or Board in order to submit a lower number of fry when it is documented that a specific species produces small broods. 
  • Comments, questions, clarifications, and suggestions may be directed to the Board. 

ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS

  • Novice- 50 points
  • Intermediate- 100 points
  • Advanced- 300 points
  • Senior- 500 points
  • Master- 1,000 points
  • Grand Master- 1,500 points