What do judges look for in show grade trimacs?

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for me, I want nice big strong straight tail with red or shine on it or all fins. Body should be straight. Good quality red at the throat, good yellow/green on the body.. I like the big spot in the middle of the body, at the tail, and at the head, and less or none everywhere else.. Just 3 spots(according to my taste)

A bump in front of the face like 95% of adult Trimacs I've seen anywhere are disqualifications for me.. I just hate that and it makes the fish ugly.. But since most Trimacs have that when they get bigger maybe Judges want that as a standard??? I hate that bump in the front of the face!!

Most important of all for me is proportion/balance through out the fish first, and no bump in the front of the face.
 
the animal guy said:
for me, I want nice big strong straight tail with red or shine on it or all fins. Body should be straight. Good quality red at the throat, good yellow/green on the body.. I like the big spot in the middle of the body, at the tail, and at the head, and less or none everywhere else.. Just 3 spots(according to my taste)

A bump in front of the face like 95% of adult Trimacs I've seen anywhere are disqualifications for me.. I just hate that and it makes the fish ugly.. But since most Trimacs have that when they get bigger maybe Judges want that as a standard??? I hate that bump in the front of the face!!

Most important of all for me is proportion/balance through out the fish first, and no bump in the front of the face.
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A trimac without a nuchal hump? I guess you will never be a judge. LOL!
 
joe jaskot said:
A trimac without a nuchal hump? I guess you will never be a judge. LOL!
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nuchal hump is a plus..

But I dont think u know what im talking about when I said bump in front of the face..

between the eyes/ in front. Not the head
 
The largest score goes to the size of the fish. If your entry is not an adult fish you will have a poor chance of winning, so size accounts for nearly 50% of the points. Next are the basic features: Are the eye's symetrical?, Any crooked rays on the fins?, body shape correct for the fish, color and even demeaner of the fish. If you are entering into a show, make sure your tank is also presentable. Wipe away all algae and clean water spots on the glass! Use a diatom filter the morning of the show to make the water sparkle. Here's a trick i learned when I used to compete. I would attach a mirror to the back of a clipboard and tease my fish and get them all provoked so when the time came, the judges would have their clip boards in hand in front of the tank and my fish would go nuts displaying and flaring for them. lol
 
Bobby Drake said:
here are a few picks of my male trimac who is actually forsale!!! your's is very nice thou!!!
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In that case its best if you show pics from 2012

the animal guy said:
nuchal hump is a plus..

But I dont think u know what im talking about when I said bump in front of the face..

between the eyes/ in front. Not the head
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I know what you're talking about...but its irrelevant because thats a defect that happens to all fish, not just to the OP's type of fish.

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I think your fish looks good, a few things could help him color up though. Since I have no idea what you've done for him or how long after you got from Jeff that you took that vid...perhaps put a mirror on the tank since he has no friends.

I believe Dookie has all your answers...if you want more REAL answers then PM him.
 
Typical judging criteria:

Fish will be judged on a point system using the following criteria:
Condition: 20 points
Overall health of the fish
Clear eyes and no sign of blindness
Mouth and lips free of abnormalities
Correct body shape
No missing scales
Finnage: 20 points
Intact, without damage or indications of disease
Meet or exceed expected size for specimen
Shaped appropriately and not unbalanced for specimen
Size: 20 points. Meets or exceeds expectation for specimen
Color: 20 points. Meets or exceeds expectation for specimen
Deportment: 20 points
Dancing in front of glass
Some species always hide and should not be penalized for it
Fish should act as if they were at home and at ease
 
dookie said:
The largest score goes to the size of the fish. If your entry is not an adult fish you will have a poor chance of winning, so size accounts for nearly 50% of the points. Next are the basic features: Are the eye's symetrical?, Any crooked rays on the fins?, body shape correct for the fish, color and even demeaner of the fish. If you are entering into a show, make sure your tank is also presentable. Wipe away all algae and clean water spots on the glass! Use a diatom filter the morning of the show to make the water sparkle. Here's a trick i learned when I used to compete. I would attach a mirror to the back of a clipboard and tease my fish and get them all provoked so when the time came, the judges would have their clip boards in hand in front of the tank and my fish would go nuts displaying and flaring for them. lol
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Thanks alot Dookie for the detailed awnsers and tips. Thats and good tip LOL the mirror on the back of a clipboard:ROFL: its sneaky and I like it!!
 
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