5th National Flowerhorn Competition in Singapore - Page 4

dave6238 · 25-06-2014, 04:20 PM

Please note that entries for this competition is now FULL as the remaining slots have been taken by Indonesian participants. Any further applications will be placed on the standby list.
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dave6238 · 26-06-2014, 04:52 PM

Dear competition participants,

With only two weeks to go before the competition starts, here are some pointers to help you to prepare your fish for the competition:

Condition your fish by playing with it with your fingers (so that it will get used to human presence at comp venue); on your tank light for prolong period (for it to get used to the lighting of comp tank) and move it in and out of your tank (to let your fish get used to being moved to comp venue and shifting into new tank on bench-in day).
Trim the “hair” at the end of the fins so that the tip of the fins are in line with the end of the tail. Do it early and do not cut too drastically because the cuts should not be obvious to the judges.
Hang mirror or paste cut-out picture of a flowerhorn on your tank for short periods daily to encourage your fish to flare (remember to bring these 2 items to the competition venue during bench-in to help your fish recover from its journey there and let it settle down in the tank faster).
Increase the frequency in feeding of fish (with moderate amount in each feed) to pump it up. Stop feeding completely 2 – 3 days before bench-in so that your fish won’t fill the comp tank with its excretion (imagine what impression your fish will give to the judges if its tank is full of shit). After the judging session, you will be allowed to feed your fish moderately but you should seek permission from the officials on duty first.
Monitor your fish’s health and increase frequency of water and filter wool changes. If you spot any minor sickness, apply appropriate medication immediately.

Remember this: Just like athletes in sports events, your fish needs to be trained in order for it to perform to its best during the competition.

Good luck to all of you and may the best fish wins.

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dave6238 · 03-07-2014, 04:46 PM

Left 1 week to the start of the competition and the Town Council has put up this banner at the venue...

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andersonlea · 03-07-2014, 05:21 PM

Well done ... Town council...

KAO LUO · 06-07-2014, 07:52 PM

Well done .....................

andersonlea · 07-07-2014, 10:52 PM

Two more days count down.....

Beerman · 08-07-2014, 12:56 PM

Where is the beer counter????

BubbleBubble · 08-07-2014, 01:52 PM

Yalor... draw one in beerman be station a few kegs there. Ha...

KAO LUO · 08-07-2014, 01:53 PM

ha ,,,, he can from morning til night stay there ,,,,,,,,,

Beerman · 08-07-2014, 03:09 PM

But there very warm and hot…..

26-06-2014, 04:52 PM	#32
dave6238 Endangered Dragon Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,004	Advisory to Participants Dear competition participants, With only two weeks to go before the competition starts, here are some pointers to help you to prepare your fish for the competition: Condition your fish by playing with it with your fingers (so that it will get used to human presence at comp venue); on your tank light for prolong period (for it to get used to the lighting of comp tank) and move it in and out of your tank (to let your fish get used to being moved to comp venue and shifting into new tank on bench-in day). Trim the “hair” at the end of the fins so that the tip of the fins are in line with the end of the tail. Do it early and do not cut too drastically because the cuts should not be obvious to the judges. Hang mirror or paste cut-out picture of a flowerhorn on your tank for short periods daily to encourage your fish to flare (remember to bring these 2 items to the competition venue during bench-in to help your fish recover from its journey there and let it settle down in the tank faster). Increase the frequency in feeding of fish (with moderate amount in each feed) to pump it up. Stop feeding completely 2 – 3 days before bench-in so that your fish won’t fill the comp tank with its excretion (imagine what impression your fish will give to the judges if its tank is full of shit). After the judging session, you will be allowed to feed your fish moderately but you should seek permission from the officials on duty first. Monitor your fish’s health and increase frequency of water and filter wool changes. If you spot any minor sickness, apply appropriate medication immediately. Remember this: Just like athletes in sports events, your fish needs to be trained in order for it to perform to its best during the competition. Good luck to all of you and may the best fish wins. . Last edited by dave6238; 26-06-2014 at 04:53 PM.

25-06-2014, 04:20 PM	#31
dave6238 Endangered Dragon Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,004	Please note that entries for this competition is now FULL as the remaining slots have been taken by Indonesian participants. Any further applications will be placed on the standby list. .

03-07-2014, 04:46 PM	#33
dave6238 Endangered Dragon Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,004	Left 1 week to the start of the competition and the Town Council has put up this banner at the venue... .

03-07-2014, 05:21 PM	#34
andersonlea Dragon Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,211	Well done ... Town council...

06-07-2014, 07:52 PM	#35
KAO LUO Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 96,529	Well done .....................

07-07-2014, 10:52 PM	#36
andersonlea Dragon Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,211	Two more days count down.....

08-07-2014, 12:56 PM	#37
Beerman Endangered Dragon Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 8,874	Where is the beer counter????

08-07-2014, 01:52 PM	#38
BubbleBubble Senior Dragon Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,401	Yalor... draw one in beerman be station a few kegs there. Ha...

08-07-2014, 01:53 PM	#39
KAO LUO Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 96,529	ha ,,,, he can from morning til night stay there ,,,,,,,,,

08-07-2014, 03:09 PM	#40
Beerman Endangered Dragon Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 8,874	But there very warm and hot…..

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