1. Aquascaping
Must be a naturalistic aquascape; may include realistic artificial materials, will be judged on overall artistic impression and impact, must contain fish
2. Novelty
Theme tank designed/built by entrant, must contain at least one live fish
3. Family
Must include a pair and 10 of their progeny at least 60 but not more than 120 days old.
4. Domestic and Fancy Finned Egglayers
All “man-made” and domestic colors, veils, albinos, and long fins– Bloody parrots and Flowerhorns should be entered in this class – goldfish should also be entered in this class
5. Domestic and Fancy Finned Livebearers
All “man-made” and domestic colors, albinos, veils, lyretails, hifins, and long fins EXCEPT for guppies
6. Guppies (includes Endler’s Livebearers)
7. Betta splendens
Classes 8 – 22 are for Naturally Occurring species,
subspecies and locality variants.
8. Wild Livebearers (except Goodeids)
9. Goodeids
10. Cichlids – New World – Dwarf species – species that mature at 4” or less
11. Cichlids - New World – other species that mature at over 4”
12. Cichlids – Old World – Lakes Malawi, Tanganyika and Victoria
13. Cichlids - Old World – all other
14. Discus
15. Anabantoids
16. Characins
17. Cyprinids – includes Sharks and Loaches
Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, Minnows, and their relatives
18. Catfish – Armored Cats (Callichthyids)
Members of Corydoras, Aspidoras, Brochis, Hoplosternum and their relatives
19. Catfish – All other Catfish
20. Killies – Old World
21. Killies – New World
22. All Other Fish
Fish not included in any of the above Classes
23. Aquatic Critters
Includes fully aquatic Amphibians, Crustaceans, Insects, and other Invertebrates, both Freshwater and Marine
24. True Aquatic Plants
25. Photography
Must be taken by Entrant, includes photos, slides, video and electronic media
26. Arts & Crafts
Must be made by Entrant
27. Collectibles
Must be Fish or Aquarium Related
28. White Elephant Collectible
A fun class for all! Must be Fish or Aquarium Related, judges will choose the most awful thing as the winner!
Awards For Show Winnings
MASI 2010
Each Show Class will have the following breakdown for awards:
First Place $10.00
Second Place $5.00
Third Place (certificate only)
Best of Show $100
Judges Award $50
Best Junior entry $25
Reet Thomas Award for most outstanding livebearer $25
Ralph Wilhelm outstanding catfish award $25
Best Egglayer $25
Best Cichlid $25
Best Discus $25