The BAP was established in 1972 with four main goals:
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The Montreal Aquarium Society has established the following levels of
achievement within the program, and awards trophies for those members
who achieve them.
Breeders Award: the aquarist must accumulate a total of 50 points.
Advanced Breeder: in addition to completing the "BREEDER" requirements, the
aquarist must also accumulate an additional 50 points, for a total of 100 points.
Expert Breeder: the aquarist must accumulate 300 points.
Master Breeder: the aquarist must accumulate 500 points.
GrandMaster Breeder: the aquarist must accumulate 1,000 points.
Points are given for each successful spawning according to the class assigned for
each species. A member may only receive points once per species spawned, however,
a member may submit reports on any given species more than once with the
understanding that the reports will be considered "For Their Record Only". This ruling
also applies to different color "morphs" if the member has already filled a report for that
species. In all cases, a successful breeding shall consist of 10 (ten) fry raised to a
minimum of 30 days of age.
Class A-5 points. It is not necessary to have the fish witnessed at exactly 30 days.
Verification may be made by any club member.
Class B-10 points. Verification can be made by the BAP chairman or any members who
have reached Breeder Status.
Class C-15 points. Verification can be made by the BAP chairman or any member who
has reached Advanced Breeder Status.
Class D-20 points. Verification must be made by either the BAP chairman or other
member who has reached Expert Breeder Status. The member must also submit a
written report to the BAP chairman for inclusion in the club bulletin. The report must
contain pertinent data found on the BAP report form as well as any personal
observations regarding spawning. This written report may be neatly handwritten or
typed. The bulletin editor will have editing powers in order to ensure that the report
confirms to his/her own criteria.
The BAP report has been designed to enable other aquarists to duplicate conditions for
a healthy spawn. Since many members donate fry for the auction or circulate them
among other members, it is to your own advantage to insure that the form is filled in
completely and has all the needed information. The BAP Chairman reserves the right to
reject any report that she/he believes to lack the needed information. In many cases a
person will not have the testing kits regarding water chemistry/quality, however, if you
state that you use your own original tapwater, and list any additives such as
peat-filtered or dolomite, etc., another member will have a fair idea of the water
chemistry/quality. Please ensure that you make a complete report.
The BAP Chairman will only accept reports for HYBRID or cross-breeding between
species on a discretionary basis. Generally, only Class A hybrid are accepted, but you
can check with Chairman before submitting such a report.
The BAP Chairman reserves the right to inspect any fish submitted in order to confirm
identity. He/she may enlist the aid of a person who is knowledgeable in that field to do
so.
The judgement of the BAP Chairman is absolute in any matter regarding the BAP,
except in case of identification. If a member disagrees with an identification matter,
he/she may enlist the aid of any member of Expert Breeder status or higher to help
argue the case. You must be able to show conclusive proof such as a published article
or photo that helps to state your case.
Montreal Aquarium Society Breeders Award Program (BAP)Master Species Directory
This directory is meant to replace all other listings previously issued by the BAP. Since
the beginning of our BAP in 1972, many of the species kept and bred by our members
have had their names changed due to re-classification by the international committee
of nomenclature, the ruling body for the naming of fish species. This has created
several problems in our program, the obvious of which is keeping track of what fish is
what. On some occasions, program members have submitted reports for breeding the
same fish twice, but under different names, and received points for both. It also
became a problem in determining who was the first in the program to breed a species
for the first time. The result of all this confusion was that our recordkeeping became
disorganized and difficult to work with. It is not the fault of any of our previous BAP
Chairmen that this situation occurred, as their efforts and hard work have enhanced our
program, which is not an easy one to administer.
In order to make this directory more user-friendly, major change in format was
necessary. Instead of listing BAP classes by points, and then listing the various
species under the Class heading, the author has instead divided the species into 17
different groups or sections, such as the system used by the Federation of American
Aquarium Societies (FAAS) in their SPECIES GUIDE FOR NEW SHOW JUDGES. Within
each section, the species were listed alphabetically by proper scientific name, and
followed by the common name(s), BAP class, and number of times bred by the
program members. An example is shown below:
BARBUS AURULIUS............Aurulius Barb.
LONG-FIN BARB..............C1.B...(1)
Previously, our filing system for the reports submitted by program members was filed
under the members' names. In compiling the directory the author has filed each report
under the species name, which was verified with the reference materials. This alone
has revealed that the BAP members have reported 2,143 sucessful spawnings of 429
different species. A further result of this method of filing will enable the Chairman of the
BAP to make available upon request copies of reports to those members who may be
experiencing problems in spawning those particular species on file.
The reference materials used in compiling this directory and in the verification of
species names are as follows:
i)Federation of Aquarium Societies Guide For Show Judges, FAAS, 1989.
ii)Dr. Herbert Axelrod's Atlas of Aquarium Fishes, mini edition, TFH Publications, 1987.
iii)Dr. Axelrod's Atlas of Freshwater Aquarium Fishes, second edition, TFH Publications,
1986.
iv)Baensch Aquarium Atlas, Tetra Press, 1994.
v)Baensch Aquarium Atlas, Volume II, Tetra Press, 1993.
vi)Ad Konings Cichlids of Lake Malawi, TFH Publications, 1990.
While every attempt was made to use current scientific names in species
classifications, in some cases, particularly with killifish, an older name was used in
order to keep a more accurate record. Some may also notice that the various
cichlasomine species listed may have what appears to be an outdated species name,
but in those cases the Baensch Atlases were used, along with what appears to be the
current (Heros) name. In any case, the author feels enough information is supplied to
avoid confusion.
Future plans regarding the BAP include computerization of our records and periodic
updates of this listing. The author will also review the files of each BAP member and
make the necessary corrections where there is a need. Some individual point totals
may change, but it is felt that it is more important to keep an accurate record. The author
also will endeavor to publish a listing showing who bred what species first in the
program history.
It is hoped that this comprehensive directory will be of use to those who wish to
participate in the program, and that it will be an important tool and addition for this part
of the hobby.
Steve Maisonet, Author and BAP Chairman, September 2004
achievement within the program, and awards trophies for those members
who achieve them.
Breeders Award: the aquarist must accumulate a total of 50 points.
Advanced Breeder: in addition to completing the "BREEDER" requirements, the
aquarist must also accumulate an additional 50 points, for a total of 100 points.
Expert Breeder: the aquarist must accumulate 300 points.
Master Breeder: the aquarist must accumulate 500 points.
GrandMaster Breeder: the aquarist must accumulate 1,000 points.
Points are given for each successful spawning according to the class assigned for
each species. A member may only receive points once per species spawned, however,
a member may submit reports on any given species more than once with the
understanding that the reports will be considered "For Their Record Only". This ruling
also applies to different color "morphs" if the member has already filled a report for that
species. In all cases, a successful breeding shall consist of 10 (ten) fry raised to a
minimum of 30 days of age.
Class A-5 points. It is not necessary to have the fish witnessed at exactly 30 days.
Verification may be made by any club member.
Class B-10 points. Verification can be made by the BAP chairman or any members who
have reached Breeder Status.
Class C-15 points. Verification can be made by the BAP chairman or any member who
has reached Advanced Breeder Status.
Class D-20 points. Verification must be made by either the BAP chairman or other
member who has reached Expert Breeder Status. The member must also submit a
written report to the BAP chairman for inclusion in the club bulletin. The report must
contain pertinent data found on the BAP report form as well as any personal
observations regarding spawning. This written report may be neatly handwritten or
typed. The bulletin editor will have editing powers in order to ensure that the report
confirms to his/her own criteria.
The BAP report has been designed to enable other aquarists to duplicate conditions for
a healthy spawn. Since many members donate fry for the auction or circulate them
among other members, it is to your own advantage to insure that the form is filled in
completely and has all the needed information. The BAP Chairman reserves the right to
reject any report that she/he believes to lack the needed information. In many cases a
person will not have the testing kits regarding water chemistry/quality, however, if you
state that you use your own original tapwater, and list any additives such as
peat-filtered or dolomite, etc., another member will have a fair idea of the water
chemistry/quality. Please ensure that you make a complete report.
The BAP Chairman will only accept reports for HYBRID or cross-breeding between
species on a discretionary basis. Generally, only Class A hybrid are accepted, but you
can check with Chairman before submitting such a report.
The BAP Chairman reserves the right to inspect any fish submitted in order to confirm
identity. He/she may enlist the aid of a person who is knowledgeable in that field to do
so.
The judgement of the BAP Chairman is absolute in any matter regarding the BAP,
except in case of identification. If a member disagrees with an identification matter,
he/she may enlist the aid of any member of Expert Breeder status or higher to help
argue the case. You must be able to show conclusive proof such as a published article
or photo that helps to state your case.
Montreal Aquarium Society Breeders Award Program (BAP)Master Species Directory
This directory is meant to replace all other listings previously issued by the BAP. Since
the beginning of our BAP in 1972, many of the species kept and bred by our members
have had their names changed due to re-classification by the international committee
of nomenclature, the ruling body for the naming of fish species. This has created
several problems in our program, the obvious of which is keeping track of what fish is
what. On some occasions, program members have submitted reports for breeding the
same fish twice, but under different names, and received points for both. It also
became a problem in determining who was the first in the program to breed a species
for the first time. The result of all this confusion was that our recordkeeping became
disorganized and difficult to work with. It is not the fault of any of our previous BAP
Chairmen that this situation occurred, as their efforts and hard work have enhanced our
program, which is not an easy one to administer.
In order to make this directory more user-friendly, major change in format was
necessary. Instead of listing BAP classes by points, and then listing the various
species under the Class heading, the author has instead divided the species into 17
different groups or sections, such as the system used by the Federation of American
Aquarium Societies (FAAS) in their SPECIES GUIDE FOR NEW SHOW JUDGES. Within
each section, the species were listed alphabetically by proper scientific name, and
followed by the common name(s), BAP class, and number of times bred by the
program members. An example is shown below:
BARBUS AURULIUS............Aurulius Barb.
LONG-FIN BARB..............C1.B...(1)
Previously, our filing system for the reports submitted by program members was filed
under the members' names. In compiling the directory the author has filed each report
under the species name, which was verified with the reference materials. This alone
has revealed that the BAP members have reported 2,143 sucessful spawnings of 429
different species. A further result of this method of filing will enable the Chairman of the
BAP to make available upon request copies of reports to those members who may be
experiencing problems in spawning those particular species on file.
The reference materials used in compiling this directory and in the verification of
species names are as follows:
i)Federation of Aquarium Societies Guide For Show Judges, FAAS, 1989.
ii)Dr. Herbert Axelrod's Atlas of Aquarium Fishes, mini edition, TFH Publications, 1987.
iii)Dr. Axelrod's Atlas of Freshwater Aquarium Fishes, second edition, TFH Publications,
1986.
iv)Baensch Aquarium Atlas, Tetra Press, 1994.
v)Baensch Aquarium Atlas, Volume II, Tetra Press, 1993.
vi)Ad Konings Cichlids of Lake Malawi, TFH Publications, 1990.
While every attempt was made to use current scientific names in species
classifications, in some cases, particularly with killifish, an older name was used in
order to keep a more accurate record. Some may also notice that the various
cichlasomine species listed may have what appears to be an outdated species name,
but in those cases the Baensch Atlases were used, along with what appears to be the
current (Heros) name. In any case, the author feels enough information is supplied to
avoid confusion.
Future plans regarding the BAP include computerization of our records and periodic
updates of this listing. The author will also review the files of each BAP member and
make the necessary corrections where there is a need. Some individual point totals
may change, but it is felt that it is more important to keep an accurate record. The author
also will endeavor to publish a listing showing who bred what species first in the
program history.
It is hoped that this comprehensive directory will be of use to those who wish to
participate in the program, and that it will be an important tool and addition for this part
of the hobby.
Steve Maisonet, Author and BAP Chairman, September 2004
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