Breeder Awards Program
The SAS Breeders Award Program is designed to recognize the accomplishments of our members, to promote members’ involvement in breeding fish and other aquatic organisms, to acquire and share information on breeding, and to establish diverse availability of fish to the community. In order to obtain points for a specimen, the member must bring in a minimum of 6 offspring, at least ninety days old (negotiable, depending on species) and enter them in the BAP designated area of the club auction. The member must fill in the required information on the BAP Submission Sheet - see the link below (submissions must be sent one week prior to the end of the month to be accounted for in said month). Point classification of specimen spawned (10, 15, 20, or higher) is determined according to level of difficulty for breeding and/or raising the fry/young. Points are awarded only once for each species submitted by a member (not to include bonus points).
Click here for the submission form
A certificate is awarded at the following point levels:
Novice Breeder (100 points)
Intermediate Breeder (200 points)
Journeyman Breeder (350 points)
Expert Breeder (600 points)
Master Breeder (900 points)
Grand Master Breeder (1200 points)
Culture Badge (100 points in category)
Master and Grand Master Breeder awards have an additional component of Diversification. In addition to the point requirements, Master Breeder must have submitted specimens in 8 of the 11 major fish groups/families. Grand Master Breeder must submit in at least 10 of the major fish groups/families.
The Qualifying Fish Groups/Families are as follows:
Minnows, Carp, Barbs, Danios and Rasboras - Family Cyprinidae and Danionidae
Livebearers - Family Poeciliidae
Livebearers - All other families
Killifish - Egg-laying species of the order
Cyprinodontiformes Tetras/Characins - Family Characidae and related
Catfish, Corys and Plecos - Family Callichthyidae and Loricariidae
Catfish Other - All other families of order Siluriformes
Rainbowfish – Family Glossolepis, Melanotaenia, Chilatherina, Rhadinocentrus
Cichlids - Family Cichlidae
Labyrinth Fish/Anabantoids - Family Osphronemidae
Other/Oddballs - Family Gobiidae, Family Pantodontidae (Butterfly Fish), Loaches, Stingrays, Tetraodontidae (Puffers), Gymnotidae (Knifefish) etc. Invertebrates
Live Cultures
ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS:
It is important to note that there is one other way that members can earn points for their breeder awards. An additional 15 points can be earned when an article is written on a 10 or more-point fish submitted to the Program. These articles will be kept in our reference library kept by the current BAP chairman. While these guidelines don’t have to be strictly followed, an essay of approximately 250 to 400 words discussing the fish characteristics, the breeding environment, water parameters, and the growth cycle of the fry would be expected (pictures are more than welcome. In other words, what would someone need to know to breed or key points that helped you breed a particular species? In addition to an article, members can earn an additional 20 points by creating a 5–10-minute presentation. The presentation should consist of four or more slides and include at least three photographs. Please speak with the BAP chairman for more information and guidance.
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO SUBMIT FISH?
Participants must be a SAS member in good standing. Specimens are to be donated to the club through the BAP designated auction (proceeds will go towards funding certificates and awards for the Breeder Awards Program). Bring 6 or more fry that are 90 days old (negotiable by species) specimens bagged and ready for the auction to our next club meeting to be placed in the designated area for BAP auction. The auction card should be labeled clearly with the scientific name and common name if known and quantity. The letters “BAP” should clearly be written on the bag. At normal club meetings and auctions, BAP bags should be placed next to the BAP sign, so that they are grouped together and available for inspection. Fish that have been sold at auction must then be entered onto the club website at least 1 week prior to the end of the month before the next meeting.
Complete all the required information. Submissions can be made by filling out this form: submission form (please send a completed submission form, three photos of the specimen, photo requirements are described in the program guidelines. Please review the guidelines before you proceed). The fish will be logged in the BAP records. The BAP committee will assign points after each meeting. A list of that month's submitted fish, their assigned points and update to the overall standings will then be recorded. In the event that the points have not appeared, points should be awarded the following month.
Please email the BAP Chairperson with any questions or issues regarding the official standings, points or awards. JohnMattiSASBAP@gmail.com
BAP PROGRAM GUIDELINES
1. Points are awarded only once for any species per member. In other words, many different members can submit the same species; however, one single member cannot submit one species more than once for points. For example, the one-time submission of guppies would be awarded 10 points. (NOTE: Exceptions will be made for certain species that have distinct varieties in Genera example: Rainbowfish - Glossolepis, Melanotaenia, Chilatherina, Rhadinocentrus. Reach out to the BAP chairman for clarifications or questions)
2. In order for your submission to be approved it is required that a minimum of three photos are submitted along with your BAP submission form; A photo of the parents that are in your possession , A photo of the specimen within 10 days of free swimming, and a photo of the specimen at the age they are ready to be submitted to the program.
3. Eggs must be spawned by fish in breeder’s own tanks; eggs may not be obtained elsewhere and then hatched. (Violations will result in disqualification from program)
4. Any fish not included in the BAP Point Qualification list will be assigned points by the BAP Committee upon request. The point value for spawning any fish can be re-evaluated at any participant’s request by the BAP Committee (If changes are approved under normal circumstances, they will be applied to the following year awards due to the fairness of others that are participating in the program that may have already received points for said species).
5. Following a successful spawning, it is the breeder’s own responsibility to see that his points have been properly recorded by following all steps required for a submission.
6. In the event of any confusion in the identification of a fish in a complex of similar fishes, reference to a published photograph must be made for each member of the complex to get credit for that species. In the event no published photograph exists, a color photograph shall be taken and filed with the BAP Data Form. In the event of a disagreement as to the identity of the fish spawned, the decision of the BAP Committee shall be final regarding the awarding of points.
7. The similarity between related species when juvenile fish are involved may require further growth beyond 90 days before verification.
8. Suggestions, Questions, and Concerns can be directed to the BAP E-Mail address: SASBAPHAP@gmail.com or the BAP Chairperson JohnMattiSASBAP@gmail.com and escalated to the SAS Board of Directors as appropriate. We want this to be the best program for all involved. Please let us know your thoughts.
9. A member may petition the BAP Committee to submit a lower number of fry when it is known that a particular species produces small broods. Example: Goodeids
10. It is recommended that one species of fish not be housed with similar species so that hybridization can be prevented. Under normal conditions fry resulting from hybridization will not be accepted in this program.
BAP POINT QUALIFICATIONS
The following information, while not comprehensive, should serve as a guideline regarding species and the points awarded for that species in the BAP Program.
Livebearers
10 pts Poecilia, Gambusia, all others
15 pts Goodeids, Xiphophorus
20 pts Halfbeaks
30 pts Anableps, Belonesox
Killifish
10 pts Aplocheilus, Aplochecheilichthys, Cubaaichthys, Cyprinodon, Fundulus, Oryzias, Chromaphyosemion , Rivulus, all others
15 pts Aphanius, All other Aphyosemion, Epiplatys, Fundulopanchax, Jordanella, Pachypanchax, all other S.A. Annuals
20 pts Pterolebias, Nothobranchius, Diapteron, Raddaella
25 pts Austrofundulus, Rachovia, Callopanchax
Cyprinids
10 pts Danios, White Cloud, Barb, (Cherry, Gold, Tiger, Rosy, Ruby, Half-banded, Checkerboard, Ticto), all other cyprinids
15 pts Barbs, Goldfish, Koi, North American minnows
25 pts Scissortail, Brilliant rasbora, R. maculata
30 pts Rasbora, Tinfoil barb, sawbwa barb
50 pts Labeo, Flying fox, Bala shark, Osteochilus
Catfish
15 pts Corydoras aeneus, paleatus, hastatus, pygmaeus including Albino
20 pts Corydoras, all other catfish
30 pts Otocinclus, Ancistrus, brochis, Farowella, Banjo, Whiptail, Hoplosternum, Callichthys
40 pts Hypancistrus, Hemiancistrus, Panaqolus, Micracanthicus, other rare pleco species
50 pts Doradids (talking Rafael), Pimelodidae, Schilbeids, Iridescent shark, Bagrids, Mochokids (upside-down), Electric, madtoms
Anabantiods
15 pts Betta, Colisa, Trichogaster, Macropodus, all others
20 pts Trichopsis, Belontia, Anabas, Malllpulutta
30 pts Sphaerichthys. Osphronemus, Parosphromenus, Helostoma
Characiods (Tetras)
15 pts Black, Head & Tail light, Von Rio
20 pts Congo, Glowlight, Emperor, Penguin, Moenkhausia, Copeina, all others
30 pts Arnoldichthys, Crenuchus, Silver Dollars, Rummynose, Neon, Cardinal, Hatchets, Chilodus, Pencilfish, Exodon, Copelia, Hyphessobrycon
50 pts Anostomus, Abramites, Leporinus, Pacus, Piranhas, Chalceus, Hemiodus, Prochilodus, Distichodus,
Cichlids
15 pts Malawi mouthbrooders, (Melanochromis, Labeotropheus. Psuedotropheus, Peacocks), Haplochromis, mouthbrooding Tilapias, Jewel, Convict, Kribensis, Jack Dempsey, Rainbow, Chanchito, Black Acara, Geophagus brasiliensis, Pterophyllum (Angelfish)
20 pts Hap. moori, Lamprologus, Julidochromis, Nannacara, Neetroplus, Callochromis, substrate brooding Tilapia, hemichromis thomasi, fasciatus, Aequidens, Hero (Cichlasoma), Pelvicachromis
25 pts Oscar, Heros severum, managuense, umbriferum, dovii, festivum, Chocolate, Orange chromide, Geophagus jurapi, daemon, surnamesis, Acarichthys, Acaronia, Apistogramma, Lamprologus, sexfasciatus, tretocephalus, compressiceps, cynlidricus
30 pts Green chromide, Discus, Uaru, Cichla, Petenia
Gobies
20 pts Bumblebee, Tateurndina
30 pts All others
Other Family Groups
25 pts Rainbowfish
20 pts Pseudomugil
30 pts Pantodon, Darters, Sunfishes, Leaf Fishes, Puffers, Sticklebacks, Seahorses, Pipefishes
45 pts Loaches
50 pts Polypterus, Arunanas, Mormyrids, Knifefish, Glassfish, Archerfish, Monos, homalopteris
Other Aquatic Organisms
5 pts All Snails that complete life-cycle in freshwater
10 pts All Shrimp and Crayfish that complete life-cycle in freshwater
20 pts Freshwater invertebrates that require manufactured water for living conditions or saltwater/brackish for larvae development, Freshwater Crabs.
Live cultures
In this category you will receive points once for every different type of culture you submit. Once you have submitted one of all the culture types you will be awarded 20 additional points for the max of 100 in this category and receive the “Live Culture Award” badge to be included on all of the certificates you receive prior to achieving max points in this category.
10 pts Vinegar Eels, Micro Worms, Grindal Worms, Black Worms (Subject to change )
20 pts Daphnia, Green Water Culture (Subject to change if additional species are submitted)
BONUS POINTS
Wild Caught Bonus Points - Additional points may be awarded upon request for successful completion of breeding wild caught specimen (the number of additional points that will be awarded will be half of what the original points that would normally be awarded of that specimen). Additional resources will need to be added to your submission. Requirements that will need to be provided are as follows.
1. Location of origin/collection point
2. Form of physical receipt or proof of conversation from the source you received the specimen from
F1 Bonus points – Additional points may be awarded to a specimen that has already submitted by the breeder. This type is bonus points are meant to encourage more focus and dedication to the foundation of breeding. (the number of additional points that will be awarded will be half of what the original points that would normally be awarded of that specimen)
ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS – 15 pts for articles, 20 points for presentations.
