xysti53 63 Report post Posted July 30, 2016 Today is the start of the setup for the EKKA Aquarium Competition. Judging on Wednesday and the EKKA open Friday. Position has changed and the display is 18 stands compared to 13 last year. This year it is still under the new convention center but right up the back. Something like 120 entries. Largest number in the EKKA for more than 10 years. Largest class this year is Goldfish with 34 entries. New Breeders Team and Nano Tank classes as well. Looks like being a great show. Graeme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatsright99 130 Report post Posted August 5, 2016 Who won what at the ekka this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rosequoll 10 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 I've misplaced my little booklet, but I can pipe in and say that I got: 1st in Big Fish (Australian Lungfish) 1st in AOV Australiasian Fish (Glass perchlet) Champion Australasian Fish (Glass perchlet) Reserve Grand Champion Fish of Show (Glass Perchlet) 3rd in Australiasian Community Hopefully bumping this thread active will get some replies! =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeterH 46 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 Congratulations rosequoll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAquaHolic001 207 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 Very well done [MENTION=2772]rosequoll[/MENTION]! Hopefully we will hear from some more members and mabye see some photos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gingerbeer 322 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 I've misplaced my little booklet, but I can pipe in and say that I got:1st in Big Fish (Australian Lungfish) 1st in AOV Australiasian Fish (Glass perchlet) Champion Australasian Fish (Glass perchlet) Reserve Grand Champion Fish of Show (Glass Perchlet) 3rd in Australiasian Community Hopefully bumping this thread active will get some replies! =) Well done. An Aussie fish champion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All Things Fish 7 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 As it was my first year I was pretty happy with 3rd in livebearers Also well done to everyone else who participated and thank you to the people that passed down their knowledge and wisdom to me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatsright99 130 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 You need a microscope to read the booklet, that's printed upside down back to front and in the wrong order. But Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatsright99 130 Report post Posted August 8, 2016 Results Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatsright99 130 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Results .2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatsright99 130 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Champ cichlid.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatsright99 130 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 A very good display this year as opposed to last year in quality and layout. Well done to everyone even just to take the time and efforts to put in their fish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ping 2 Report post Posted August 9, 2016 Good pic of the champ! I'm so envious of those who can attend the show. Can anyone post more photos of the winning exhibits, especially interested in class 3, 18, 19 & 23? Pretty please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrShiggles 6 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 How do they judge it? By display, school or individual fish? Sent from my SM-P350 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatsright99 130 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 Best ask graham... but yes, the 3 ways you asked are 3 diff categories. Per fish, you have size, finage, colour, deportment maybe something else. Highest score wins. Mine was marked down because colour wasn't fully showing ( I only got it out of the main tank 2 days before lol. It should've been setup months in advance...so I can't complain too much ) Then the other classes are similar. But there's diff judgeing criteria for each like layout of plants-wood ect interaction between the fishes, compatability thereof, landscaping ect ect. Graham should have judging criteria or one of the other stewards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrShiggles 6 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 Best ask graham... but yes, the 3 ways you asked are 3 diff categories. Per fish, you have size, finage, colour, deportment maybe something else. Highest score wins. Mine was marked down because colour wasn't fully showing ( I only got it out of the main tank 2 days before lol. It should've been setup months in advance...so I can't complain too much )Then the other classes are similar. But there's diff judgeing criteria for each like layout of plants-wood ect interaction between the fishes, compatability thereof, landscaping ect ect. Graham should have judging criteria or one of the other stewards Thanks. We enjoyed looking at them all. The colours of the cardinal tetras were amazing. Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spongebob 202 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 and I was told that Steve Baines won it every year ? (although he did tell me that himself ) lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donny@ageofaquariums 853 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 Anyone know if bro did the marine display for Something Fishy? Also Malawi trout! Woooot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rosequoll 10 Report post Posted August 10, 2016 Of course Bro did the setups, and won everything like always. Was good to see him again. How you been Donny? =) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites