Breeder Awards Points

[mnemenoi]

I have looked over a variety of different systems used by clubs and most of the point system would be based upon fellow hobbyists and general trends in the industry. What I have seen used is different groupings, such as fish breeding (fresh, salt, and brackish), plant horticulture (producing and growing various plants and marine algae), Coral propagation (possibly including inverts). Each grouping would be determined by aquarists familiar with their respective area of expertise. I imagine it would take a bit to develop our own system for points and what is required in which to do so, but even in a relaxed atmosphere I imagine many would be helped by write ups and successful techniques. I really like the idea of relieving the stress to WC populations and the challenge of working with some more challenging species. (It might even justify me getting those checkerboard cichlids I've always lusted after, lol)

[moganman]

I don't have anything cool, but this is an interesting topic.

[Totenkampf]

good quality fish bloodlines or those bred for certain traits like apisto agassizi 'double red' wouldnt fall under hybrids i think.

[johnnymisty]

It was just a thought the only fish I ever bred so far was the ever so easy convicts but when I get back around to doing freshwater tanks I'm all for learning how to breed good quality fish

[BeefyG]

What about points for creating hybrids, getting 2 different fish to breed while doing it for purpose of combining their good traits together

Hybrids can be a very controversial topic. Some people are very passionate about the topic so it would probably be best to leave them out.

[SteveCGG]

GHAC is a Not for Profit Organization. Our goals are to Educate and promote the Fish Hobby. This could be a great addition for our hobbyists for all of the reasons everyone listed so far...

[Totenkampf]

from the link tim posted, a particular breeder will get points on a one time basis for breeding a particular species or subspecies. i think this would be the fair way of doing it although the breeder would still bank on the auction

[Sea-agg09]

do shrimp count?

We'll have to write out our own scoring sheet. Just like the mbuna and guppies, easy shrimp like cherries would probably count for next to nothing. If you get king kongs popping babies faster than you can count, you just might break the bank...lol. It would actually be an interesting point of discussion, because even expensive shrimp can breed like crazy.

In the big scheme of things, if you are breeding crystals or rili or something else with a nice $$ attached to their name, you might not score big on our make-believe breeder game, but you will bring in some nice cash. That's a trade I'm willing to make.

[clayt101]

We did / are doing one for SELAS. Nolapete set up everything, but then he quit the club, so it is up in the air now. Here is a link to how it was set up:

http://www.selas.us/portal/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewforum&f=35

[Totenkampf]

okay i just read the doc that tim linked and its pretty good! one thing they mentioned was points for writing. i was going through the species profiles on HFB just yesterday and they could have a bunch more added to them. i realize HFB isnt a GHAC site but it seems to be home base. profiles wouldnt be many points and should only be counted if complete. i get tired of going to one site for pH recommendations and another for hardness! well written DIY blogs like the carbon snake blog or in depth species profiles could be introduced at a greater reward.

also, in my opinion, i would not want to see hybrids in the mix but thats just something that i do not personally agree with. of course, i might be persuaded otherwise since i know i have some hybrid plants in my aquaria

[mnemenoi]

I would certainly think they would, even increasing in number as folks try harder shrimp and succeed

[myjohnson]

I've also seen bonus points given for documentation of the breeding from start to finish.

+1! I would be down for this!

We need more people posting quality breeding and set up information.

[fishman1]

do shrimp count?

[mnemenoi]

I like this idea and its a manner in which to promote and teach about breeding in our somewhat difficult Houston water. Seeing successes and how those results were achieved can give many the insight into other similar species and can be a fun challenge to many who do enjoy that aspect of the hobby. I would like to see plants and inverts as well, given that aspects growing interest. Something to discuss indeed at a meeting, but I'm in!!!

[johnnymisty]

What about points for creating hybrids, getting 2 different fish to breed while doing it for purpose of combining their good traits together