ACLC 2026 Bowl Show Rules
Show Rules/Requirements
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Entries can begin to be registered August 1, 2026
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Registration ends at 11:59PM on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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Entries must be submitted no later than this date.
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Entries for the show will not be accepted after this time.
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All entries are free to club members, $5 for non-club members
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No walk in’s.
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No more than 3 entries per person.
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Only one specimen is permitted per entry.
Entry Qualifications and Equipment
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For all classes, entries shall be as described with their scientific name with the corresponding class number annotated.
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All entries will be provided with 2.5 gallon Critter Keepers from the Clash to display their fish. Please mind your fish size.
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Air will not be provided
Judging and Awards
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All exhibits must be set up between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm on September 19, 2026.
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The show will begin being judged at 12 pm. Entries can be reclaimed at 1:00 pm
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There will be one award for each class/category, the award will be $30 ACLC bucks
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*ACLC bucks can be used for thing such as group buy payments, membership fees, auction fees, swag, etc.
Class 1: South and Central American Cichlids
Class 2: African Cichlids
Class 3: Guppies Mollies Swordtails Platies
Class 4: All other Livebearers
Class 5: Plecos
Class 6: All other catfish and bottom dwellers
Class 7: Tetras, Barbs, Danios, Rasboras
Class 8: Anabantoids
Class 9: Rainbowfish
Class 10: Killifish
Class 11: Shrimp
