Aquaria China 2004

[Eugene]

Hello one and all,

There is an Aquarium Exhibition which will be held in Guangzhou soon, and yes! Bettas will be featured and there will be a competition.

The organiser CMP has released details schedule/entries forms on their Guangzhou event starting from the 9-12 Sep 2004. Benching in for the competitions would be on 7 Sep and judging would be on 8 Sep.

We have been very kindly offered a booth for the show, and would like to take this opportunity to gather figures for the people interested to go with BCS for the event. Please post here or PM me or Myron to consolidate the numbers.

Of course, we are always interested in show-casing/competing, we're currently talking to the organisers regarding consolidating entries/shipping details,etc to the exhibition. So wait for our good news!

For more details, please go to

http://www.aquariachina.com/index.asp?lang=en&site_id=1

and

http://www.ornamental-fish-int.org/data-area.asp?aid=11504&gid=5353

Thanks!!
Euge

[Myron Tay]

BCS would be collating all entry forms and fish for this competition on behalf of CMP Asia. Each entry would cost S$20, inclusive of a one-way trip to China for the competition. Cheques should be made out to: CMP ASIA TRADE FAIRS PTE LTD. You may send your entries and cheques to: Secretary, Betta Club (Singapore) 70 Chartwell Drive, Singapore 558766. The closing date for submission of entry forms is 10 Jul. Fish should be sent to a location in Singapore that would be announced subsequently.

The reason why it is a one-way trip is because it does not make economic-sense to ship the bettas back. Bettas would be sold off in China, so please state a reserve price (minimum price that the fish should fetch) for each fish that is sent. BCS committee members would be on-hand to receive the fish when they arrive and sell the fish subsequently.

Entry Forms are available at this website: http://www.aquariachina.com/download/CompetitionForm.pdf

[edwin lim]

Hi guys

The closing date for the betta entries is now 31 July.
We are still in discussion with CMP Asia to extend the closing date.

S$20 per entry includes shipping.
We will arrange a location for you to bring your bettas for packing.To be 6th Sep.1 day before benching in.Approx 20 hours from pack in to benching in.Myself & comm volunteers will unpack them and bench in.

Sent in your entries to our club secretary but cheq payable to CMP Asia Trade Fairs Pte Ltd as all monies goes to them none to BCS.

Do remember to state the selling price, we will do our best to sell.

This arrangment is for BCS members only.
Interested non-members can sent in with membership forms for immediate processing(membership fees payable to BCS).Do contact us if you have futher queries.

Cheers

[leongks]

Dear all,

Just wondering whether anyone is oganising a trip to Bangkok betta farms during this August National day long weekend?

regards
Leong

[Martin]

Dear Edwin and Myron

Is that possible to let us MBA/MBC to joint BCS in the Booth and if that is ok from CMP and BCS , we will summit our bettas for the competition and I will represent MBA/MBC to bench in the bettas .

[edwin lim]

Hi Martin, will discuss with you.
There are other considerations and obligations between BCS & CMP.

[edwin lim]

Hi Leong,
Yes. We are planning a 4D3N Bangkok trip this Aug for club members.
looking at the weekend of 21&22. National Day weekend would be costly & difficult to accommodate as a group.
In the mist of getting quotations.
Will release details very soon.

[leongks]

Dear Edwin,

Noted with thanks

regards
Leong

[Michael Koh]

Hi Edwin,

Looking forward to the betta farm trip, and hopefully you can inform all members of the exact dates earlier so that those who need to apply for annual leave to join the trip can do so in advance. :)

[Wong Wei Yong]

Michael and Leong,
The dates for the Bangkok Visit are out!

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2589

[Wong Wei Yong]

AQUARIA CHINA 2004

RESULTS:

Betta Splendens
GRAND CHAMPION: ??

[Wong Wei Yong]

AQUARIA CHINA 2004

RESULTS:

Betta Splendens
GRAND CHAMPION: ??

[Jodi Lea]

Wow, congrats to all the Singaporean guys for doing so well in the competition.!!
Now I WANT PHOTOS!! : )

Cheers J

[Jodi Lea]

Wow, congrats to all the Singaporean guys for doing so well in the competition.!!
Now I WANT PHOTOS!! : )

Cheers J

[Michael Koh]

Congrats to all winners !! Especially BCS, this is certainly good for the betta scene in Singapore. Way to go Derrick, Edwin & Phil, who nearly monopolised the crowntail category !![ber]

[Michael Koh]

Congrats to all winners !! Especially BCS, this is certainly good for the betta scene in Singapore. Way to go Derrick, Edwin & Phil, who nearly monopolised the crowntail category !![ber]

[Daniel Chia]

Congratulations and well done!!!

You guys have done http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif SINGAPORE http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif proud!!!

[Daniel Chia]

Congratulations and well done!!!

You guys have done http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif SINGAPORE http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif proud!!!

[Myron Tay]

Well done, guys. Who were the judges for the event?

[Myron Tay]

Well done, guys. Who were the judges for the event?

[Phil]

Thanks, but the success in the CT section was on account of my partner Indrata from Indonesia. He played the crucial role of selecting and acquiring the CTs for the competition. My task was more to condition them and ensuring that they were fit enough to withstand the competition. Hence this was really a joint Indonesia - Singapore effort. We also need to cheer our Indonesian hobbyist for their participation and success as well. Joty, Widy and the INBS have all done well and supported the event. I think we should discuss participating in Indonesian organised events as well. Incidentally for those of you who knows me well, you would already be aware that I fly 2 flags and I am proud to be associated with both countries.


quote:Originally posted by Daniel Chia

Congratulations and well done!!!

You guys have done http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif SINGAPORE http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif proud!!!

[Phil]

Thanks, but the success in the CT section was on account of my partner Indrata from Indonesia. He played the crucial role of selecting and acquiring the CTs for the competition. My task was more to condition them and ensuring that they were fit enough to withstand the competition. Hence this was really a joint Indonesia - Singapore effort. We also need to cheer our Indonesian hobbyist for their participation and success as well. Joty, Widy and the INBS have all done well and supported the event. I think we should discuss participating in Indonesian organised events as well. Incidentally for those of you who knows me well, you would already be aware that I fly 2 flags and I am proud to be associated with both countries.


quote:Originally posted by Daniel Chia

Congratulations and well done!!!

You guys have done http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif SINGAPORE http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif proud!!!

[Daniel Chia]

It's good to see such close co-operation between the betta lovers of our two nations.

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif SINGAPORE http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/indonesia.gif[b] INDONESIA http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/indonesia.gif

This is definitely one of the many ways that we can promote ASEAN Co-operation and World Peace.

[Daniel Chia]

It's good to see such close co-operation between the betta lovers of our two nations.

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif SINGAPORE http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/Singapore.gif http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/indonesia.gif[b] INDONESIA http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/forum/flag/indonesia.gif

This is definitely one of the many ways that we can promote ASEAN Co-operation and World Peace.

[derrick kuah]

Hi Phi ,
You forget to mention , your other half(wife) is indonesian. Our Goverment doesn,t allows Dual nationality..he he.
So Anyones , wants to be like him, try marrying a foriegner.[ag][ber]

Congratulation to you and Indrata..Think the next "big headaches for you" is the comp next month. he will has lot of fishes for you to look agter again..he he.[:I][gd][pf]


Myron,
the judges: two chinese (from china) and our DR Hsu.
accordingly , the standard is very high for this comp ,especially the dark colour body irres hm and dt.So as uaual , we have the host winning the big prizes[eb][pf][sr]

[derrick kuah]

Hi Phi ,
You forget to mention , your other half(wife) is indonesian. Our Goverment doesn,t allows Dual nationality..he he.
So Anyones , wants to be like him, try marrying a foriegner.[ag][ber]

Congratulation to you and Indrata..Think the next "big headaches for you" is the comp next month. he will has lot of fishes for you to look agter again..he he.[:I][gd][pf]


Myron,
the judges: two chinese (from china) and our DR Hsu.
accordingly , the standard is very high for this comp ,especially the dark colour body irres hm and dt.So as uaual , we have the host winning the big prizes[eb][pf][sr]

[Eddy Chandra]

Congratulation
Mr Derrick ,Mr Edwin, Mr Philip and all other Winners
woooow....Singapore got almost all the Prize...he..he...

Info : It will be a big Betta Contest in Indonesia ( Indo Fish Betta show ).

[Eddy Chandra]

Congratulation
Mr Derrick ,Mr Edwin, Mr Philip and all other Winners
woooow....Singapore got almost all the Prize...he..he...

Info : It will be a big Betta Contest in Indonesia ( Indo Fish Betta show ).

[Daniel Chia]

Which region of China are the two winners (??

[Daniel Chia]

Which region of China are the two winners (??

[Phil]

Thanks Wei Yong, for doing the amendments to the result.

[Phil]

Thanks Wei Yong, for doing the amendments to the result.

[Dr Hsu]

Hi everyone,

Long time no "see". Been a bit busy and also with computer troubles so have been off the forum for quite some time. Thought this would be a good opportunity to start revisiting the forum again.

Just thought I would say a few words about the competition:

There were two chinese and myself doing the judging - one of them is from the Guangzhou area whilst the other is, I think, from farther north.

In general there were some nice fish there although I would rate the overall standard to be a little lower than at the shows locally. I believe this is because of the relative newness of this particular competition, and also because of the fledging betta scene in China. They are perhaps a yr or two behind us but I can see the interest there, both from speaking to the two local judges and just judging from the public interest at the betta competition area. If this keeps up, they will become a force to be reckoned in the future.....

As for the fish, there were some really nice fish there. As usual, it was difficult to really seperate out the top fishes in each class. I think what made things a little easier for us, and also probably reduces biasness, was the (compulsary) use of scoring sheets - thus even the judges did not know the positions till they were tallied up by the organizers!

Unfortunately, quite a few of the fish were a little stressed out from the trip and did not really adapt well. We could see that they could have been real contenders for positions, but due to finrot, general lethargy and an unwillingness to flare, they were out of the running for prizes.

A final word on the Grand Champion: This fish was well deserving of the title - A very balanced red HM of good color and only a few minor faults...coupled with a real willingness to flare and a stamina to match - he was still flaring well when we left this afternoon - after 4 days of public display, camera flashes etc!

I only managed to get a very few photos due to our hectic schedule there...will post them maybe tomorrow....

[Dr Hsu]

Hi everyone,

Long time no "see". Been a bit busy and also with computer troubles so have been off the forum for quite some time. Thought this would be a good opportunity to start revisiting the forum again.

Just thought I would say a few words about the competition:

There were two chinese and myself doing the judging - one of them is from the Guangzhou area whilst the other is, I think, from farther north.

In general there were some nice fish there although I would rate the overall standard to be a little lower than at the shows locally. I believe this is because of the relative newness of this particular competition, and also because of the fledging betta scene in China. They are perhaps a yr or two behind us but I can see the interest there, both from speaking to the two local judges and just judging from the public interest at the betta competition area. If this keeps up, they will become a force to be reckoned in the future.....

As for the fish, there were some really nice fish there. As usual, it was difficult to really seperate out the top fishes in each class. I think what made things a little easier for us, and also probably reduces biasness, was the (compulsary) use of scoring sheets - thus even the judges did not know the positions till they were tallied up by the organizers!

Unfortunately, quite a few of the fish were a little stressed out from the trip and did not really adapt well. We could see that they could have been real contenders for positions, but due to finrot, general lethargy and an unwillingness to flare, they were out of the running for prizes.

A final word on the Grand Champion: This fish was well deserving of the title - A very balanced red HM of good color and only a few minor faults...coupled with a real willingness to flare and a stamina to match - he was still flaring well when we left this afternoon - after 4 days of public display, camera flashes etc!

I only managed to get a very few photos due to our hectic schedule there...will post them maybe tomorrow....

[Dr Hsu]

Here are some pictures from AC2004. Not much fish pics as they were really hard to take under the actual show conditions....and the nice fish are always active! Apologies for some really bad shots.....

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACoverview.jpg

Overview of the exhibition site

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACbettacrowd.jpg

Public crowd at the Betta Competition area

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACbettacrowd2.jpg

Another view of the crowd

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACgrandchamp.jpg

The Grand Champion - not fully flared in the picture. Actually more impressive than it looks in the pic

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACA1third.jpg

A1 third placed fish - almost 100% mask!

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACA5champ.jpg

Edwin's A5 Champ

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACA5second.jpg

Edwin's A5 Second placed fish - tough decision between first and second - both tied in points and we had to decide between the two

[Dr Hsu]

Here are some pictures from AC2004. Not much fish pics as they were really hard to take under the actual show conditions....and the nice fish are always active! Apologies for some really bad shots.....

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACoverview.jpg

Overview of the exhibition site

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACbettacrowd.jpg

Public crowd at the Betta Competition area

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACbettacrowd2.jpg

Another view of the crowd

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACgrandchamp.jpg

The Grand Champion - not fully flared in the picture. Actually more impressive than it looks in the pic

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACA1third.jpg

A1 third placed fish - almost 100% mask!

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACA5champ.jpg

Edwin's A5 Champ

http://www.bettaclub.org.sg/photoalbum/Dr%20Hsu/ACA5second.jpg

Edwin's A5 Second placed fish - tough decision between first and second - both tied in points and we had to decide between the two