Hello IBC Members and Family; Welcome to this momentous occasion of the First ever IBC Area 6 Convention. It is with great pride that our friends in Area 6 have put together this spectacular event. There is a lot that goes on in the planning and execution of a Convention and this particular Convention is a very important first for the International Betta Congress. We are all here for the love of a particular fish that has captured our hearts and our imagination. What has happened over the last forty years that I have been a part of this hobby still amazes me. The colors that have been dreamed up and the changes in body form are unrivaled anywhere in the fish and aquarium hobby. Also to add to this the fact that we now have three areas that are now having Area Conventions and will soon have a forth is a fact I find astonishing! I know how hard the people who put this Convention worked to make their dream become a reality. It is only fitting that we as the Betta Hobby have a Convention in the birth place of the “Fighting Fish� that we all love so much. Thank you so much Thailand Betta Club for hosting such a prestigious event, and to Sarawut Korsoongsak along with Colonel Jesda Attavichitchanyarak for your hard work and dedication to actually bring this dream into reality! This event is only going to grow through the years and build upon the foundations you all have laid today. Although it pains me that I am not able to attend this spectacular event I know that in my heart that you will have the first and best Convention Experience you will ever have. Although there will be some rivalries between competitors it is the that spirit that brings us together as a family and promotes the comradery we have as lovers of this fish the Betta. Thank you all so much for attending and promoting the Betta Hobby. We appreciate the hard work that everyone has put into this event, the workers, those that breed and show these glorious, and everyone in attendance. From the bottom of my heart thank you all so very much! 2
Gerald Griffin
President of the International Betta Congress
Sarawut Korsoongsak Thailand Betta Club President IBC Area 6 Convention Chair
I
am delighted to welcome all IBC members to the first ever Area 6 Convention hosted by Thailand Betta Club. With the help of all chapters, we are finally able to host this convention. And where else to host it but in Thailand, the land of Bettas. This Convention is not only about Bettas, but it’s also a chance to meet both old and new hobbyists who share the same love for this magnificent species of fish. Area 6, which is situated in South East Asia has been the central of betta trade and hobbys, transacting at least a million fishes every year. Back in 2005, there were only a handful of IBC Registered Chapters in Area 6, this number have grown tremendously, now boasting over 20 active chapters. To top it off, the Betta hobby has grown to a point that theres a show being hosted every other week. Not only have we expanded in Area 6, our pioneers have been going around spreading the word of IBC and assisting these new hobbyist be the first to form an IBC Chapter in their country to hosting their first internationally sanctioned show. I believe, with this convention, the bonds between countries and clubs will tighten. And that I hope everyone will enjoy this convention to the fullest. After all, Betta is a Hobby to most of us, and it’s about fun and friendship. Lastly, I do wish with the success of this convention, more will follow. Thank you 3
23 - 24 NOVEMBER 2017
Dr. Li Chieh Hsu
Pattama Suppakun
Sarawut Korsoongsak
Hermanus Haryanto
Jesda Attavichitchanyarak
Larissa Williams
Nicholas Teo
Alex Chan
Clemence Chee
Gerry Ong Tan
Mulyadi Mdjaya
4
Also OR
Dominikus Ferdinand
Ezekiel Lyon Goh
Lee Yen Leong
Ishizu Hiroki
Sim Wah Kiat
Francis Chua
Martin Eric Neuberger
Wang Zuo Wei
Willy Choong
Text : Li Chieh Hsu Photo : Lyon Goh
The early history
of IBC in Area 6 by Dr.Li Chieh Hsu
Group Photo of the first pioneer in IBC Area 6, Aquarama 2005
The early history of the IBC in Area 6 roughly parallels the development of the betta hobby in Singapore. Just about the turn of the millennium, a beautiful new variant of domestic betta turned up at our local fish shops – the crowntail betta. This novel tail form mesmerized the local fish hobbyists and started many of us, myself included, to get into the betta hobby. It was the early days of internet chats, and the precursor of today’s clubs were formed on listservs – essentially email chats. A few of us realized these online chats were not enough and we formed the Betta Club (Singapore) as a regis-
tered social club with the Registry of Societies in Singapore. Peter Choo was our first President and with his leadership BCS grew into a thriving club with meet-ups, open houses, and most importantly, competitions. At around the same time in Europe and the US, a revolutionary development in domestic bettas was also occurring – Rajiv Massilimov (sp) from Switzerland, and others in the US were developing the precursors of the modern Halfmoon betta. This development did not escape the notice of our local hobbyists and we were soon clamouring to get our
hands on the newest, best and fullest tailed bettas; to the extent of importing fish from the US and paying handsome sums for good quality super deltas (True halfmoons were still rare in spawns, and good fish changed hands at up to SGD$2,000 for a decent specimen!). With the interactions with the US and European hobbyist, the IBC was introduced too many of us. Here was an organization dedicated to bettas! They had an organised structure, standards for the The early history of the IBC in Area 6 roughly parallels the development of the betta hobby in Singapore. Just about the turn of the millennium, a beautiful new variant of domestic betta turned up at our local fish shops – the crowntail betta. This novel tail form mesmerized the local fish hobbyists and started many of us, myself included, to get into the betta hobby. It was the early days of internet chats, and the precursor of today’s clubs were formed on listservs – essentially email chats. A few of us realized these online chats were not enough and we formed the Betta Club (Singapore) as a registered social club with the Registry of Societies in Singapore. Peter Choo was our first President and with his leadership BCS grew into a thriving club with meet-ups, open houses, and most importantly, competitions. At around the same time in Europe and the US, a revolutionary development in domestic bettas was also occurring – Rajiv Massilimov (sp) from Switzerland, and others in the US were developing the precursors of the modern Halfmoon betta. This development did not escape the notice of our local hobbyists and we were soon clamouring to get our hands on the newest, best and fullest tailed bettas; to the extent of importing fish from the US and paying handsome sums for good quality super deltas (True halfmoons were still rare in spawns, and good fish changed hands at up to SGD$2,000 for a decent specimen!). With the interactions with the US and European hobbyist, the IBC was introduced too many of us. Here was an organization dedicated to bettas! They had an organised structure, standards for the
6
So now we’re an IBC chapter....what’s next? IBC standard shows of course! Just one problem..... we did not have any IBC certified judges to judge our shows! Again, we leveraged on Aquarama’s reputation to effect this change. With the help of Aquarama, and a small stipend from BCS, we invited 2 certified judges to judge the first sanctioned IBC International Show in Area 6. At the same time, we worked with the IBC Executive Board to have a judging course complete with all 3 seminars, an apprenticeship at Aquarama, visual and written tests – all done in the few days before and during
First IBC Area 6 Seminar, Aquarama 2005
7
Aquarama 2005
Aquarama 2005. This was a special crash course, and we were very fortunate to have as our trainers Ernie Perez and Dan Young – Ernie was the chair of judges certification and Dan was a Grand Champion, and both excellent judges. It was a very intensive 2 day residential course held at a nice holiday bungalow at Changi beach, with educational farm tours to the betta farm of the day Straits Aquarium, apprenticeship at the Aquarama 2005 show, and ending with visual and written tests 8
on site. We invited aspiring judges from our neighboring countries and by the end of the course, we had IBC certified judges from Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia! If there is one thing that I can be proud of with respect to the IBC in Area 6, this would be it – organising and driving through the first Judges’ Certification course in Area 6!
1st Area 6 Written and Visual Exam Conduct in Aquarama 2005
9
IBC Manual in the first IBC Area 6 Seminar
Subsequent to Aquarama 2005 and the qualification of Area 6’s first certified judges, the influence of the IBC slowly began to grow – sanctioned shows became known as the shows to enter for unbiased judging, and the number of IBC chapters grew to 5 within a year. Slowly and steadily, the number of chapters grew, even through the slow down in the fish hobby around 2010. But through the efforts of the die-hard betta hobbyists, and a huge infusion of “new blood”, the beta scene began to flourish again. By 2015, the number of chapters jumped to 11, and sky rocketed to 18 at last count! 10
During this period we started to get more involved in the main IBC activities – initially just through discussing and interaction with the IBC Executive and Judging Boards, and later through elected representation on these boards themselves. Through engagement with the main committees in the early days, we were able to get special dispensation to hold sanctioned shows that allowed non selfbred fish, and with combined classes. This was to cater to
Dennis Tan receiving the IBC judge certificate, Aquarama 2005
the different profile of the exhibitors in Asia, and to maximize show entries and participation to boost the popularity of show bettas. New varieties and classes also first made their appearance in Area 6 – we provided input into the crowntail standards, and black orchid CT classes. Eventually, we grew big and busy enough to justify representation in the Executive and Judging boards of the IBC. Sadly, we also “lost” some friends during this time. Pioneer chapter Betta Australis and the other clubs down under were cleaved off into Area 7. And whilst Hiroki Ishida is rightfully from Area 3, we fondly consider him as one of our own as he certified here with many of us. He now leads the Japan Betta Fellows in Japan and is starting up the show scene in Area 3. When talking about Area 6 chapters, the following deserve special mention: Asian Betta Alliance (ABA) made their appearance at Aquarama 2007 and had their first certified judges – Eric Tiu, Gary Ching and Emmerson Sy. They have been staunch supporters of the IBC and instrumental in its growth in the Philippines especially recently. I feel they are currently the most dynamic betta club anywhere in the world!.
In Indonesia, InBS was the pioneer club there and under the leadership of Joty Atmadjaja grew steadily – translating the IBC show standards into Indonesian and holding judging seminars in Indonesian. Together with Hermanus Herianto’s Betta Club Indonesia, they spread the IBC word across the vast Indonesian archipelago. Similarly, the Thailand Betta Club promoted the IBC in arguably the most difficult country to preach the IBC standards – the home of the wild and domesticated bettas. But push on they did under the leadership of Khun Jesda Attavichit, and now Khun Sarawut (Hui), holding sanctioned shows, translating the standards into Thai and ultimately becoming the host of Area 6’s very own and 1st Convention! This year we are holding our own and very first Area 6 Convention. Hosted by the Thailand Betta Club in the native home of Betta Splendens, it promise to be the start of bigger and better things in the world of show bettas. I’m certainly looking forward to an exciting convention and the promise of the future of a vibrant betta community in Area 6 – here’s to Fish, Friends and Fun!
11
12
IBC Area 6 Chapter Club
13
Idnonesia
IBC Area 6 Judge
14
Daniel Indarta Ferdinand Dominikus Frans Winner Hermanus Haryanto Jimmy Nallas Joty Atmadjaja Mulyadi Piwi Huang Zui Azmi Apriadi
Malaysia Alex Chew Wai Mun Bobby Chua Chew Siaw Han Choong Pei Tong Jasmine Lim Chiao Yen Lim Shih Peng Muhammad Akram Bin Zulkifli Muhammad Hasif Bin Hanafi Ng Boon Wooi Shaun Hong Shii Yan Siew Thean Ho Zulfadhli Zahir
Singapore Alfur Tan Ang Wei Chen Daryl Asnan Osman Clemence Chee David Poh Bun Chuan Denis Liang Dennis Tan Deurbon (Damien) Chow Dr.Hsu Li Chieh Ezekiel Lyon Goh Iven Teh June Liew
Kiat Sim Lee Yen Leong Mohd Shalan Ng Kay Ming Ng Yu Jie Samuel Frederick Chin Sim Jun Kuan Jimmy Tang Wee Guan Teo Ke Jun (Jonathan) Widy Kiswanto Zhuo Kenny
Philippines Allan Paul Francisco Bryan Co Lim Emerson Sy Eric Tiu Gary Ching Gerald Prodon Jansie D. Uy Mark Lester Hao
Thailand Jesda Attavichit Sarawut Korsoongsak
15
16
17
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
No.
Area
6
Top 20 show point Year 2017 18
No.
No.
No.
Eric Tiu Mike Cuaresma Raymond Choo Elson Lee Edmund Tan FC Hsu Ronaldo Alfarenzo Wang Hao Ran Richard Bryce Alegata
No.
Huang Wei Ming
No.
Weijie Tan
No.
Rahamsyah
No.
Hendry Sutrisno
No.
Louis Loh
No.
Sky Eng Khong Chuan
No.
Jimmy Nallas
No.
June Liew
No.
Li Cheng Chung
No.
Darwin Quaristino
No.
Lloyd Reygan Lim Pilapil
10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
19
20
TRANSHIPPER USA.
Linda Olson of Denver, Colorado E-mail: linda_9555@msn.com Tel: (720) 999-1261. Miami, FL Jesse. E-mail: fishyuy@aquatic-lifesupport.com Tel: (786) 355-1568. Juliet trans Los Angeles, California. Tel: (916) 424-5290 Koo Yan Minnesota Rubber E-mail: flowerhornsfrombeyond@yahoo.com Tel: (651) 442-4570
United Kingdom
Dani Pegley Manchester E-mail: info@theflying-fish.co.uk Louise William London E-mail: missflowerhornuk@gmail.com Tel: +4473326968 (07403326968) Lisa Bradshaw E-mail: lisabradshaw2512@gmail.com Tel: +447455896845
AUSTRALIA
Jodi-Lea E-mail: fishchick@gmail.com Tel: 419709410
PHILIPPINES
Gerald Prodon Manila E-mail: pinoyaquaticstranding@gmail.com Tel: +6399228390152
INDONESIA
Ronald Jakata E-mail: wallet_fc@yahoo.com
SINGAPORE Betta Leong FB: betta leong
JAPAN
Mr Hiroki Ishizu Osaka E-mail: info@bettashop.net, Tel : 06-6772-8400
CANADA
Hung Pham Ontario E-mail: topqualityfish@yahoo.com Tel: 905-358-2525
GERMANY
Jan Sabbman E-mail: janskampffische@aol.com
TAIWAN
Jacky Lu E-mail: artist_toon@hotmail.com Tel: +662 999 7966 Mr.Yang E-mail: phu_wana@hotmail.com Tel: +6681 920 8338
MALYSIA
BW Dumbo FB: Bw Dumbo Patrick Yeoh FB: Patrick Yeoh, Tel: +60125236777
China
Jacky Lu E-mail: artist_toon@hotmail.com, Tel: +662 999 7966 MR.Fengnian Guangzhou E-mail:fengnianfish@163.com, Tel: +8613802542968
VIETNAM
Mr. Phat Tran FB: tranvinhphat1899, Tel: +6689017455
MYANMAR
Ko sai Tel: +09506097
HONGKONG
Al so FB: Al so Tel: +852 6689 2922
SOUTH KOREA Chatchai Kunthai FB: Chatchai Kunthai
THAILAND
Jean Betta FB: Jean Betta, Tel: 084 525 3450
MAXICO
Armando Santana E-mail: asantana61@hotmail.com, Tel: (52) 993 3530 058
21
CONVENTION CLASS SPONSOR ON BID
( START BID 50 )
BEST OF SHOW, REGULAR CLASSES Best of Division, Regular Classes Group A Best of Division, Regular Classes Group B Best of Division, Regular Classes Group C Best of Division, Regular Classes Group D Best of Division, Regular Classes Group E Best of Division, Optional Classes Group F-J
$ USD
Winner BID 200USD By IBETTA & BCS SPONSOR NAME
50 50 50 50 50 50
Eric Tiu/ Asian Betta Alliance Johor Betta Club Eric Tiu/ Asian Betta Alliance Eric Tiu/ Asian Betta Alliance Eric Tiu/ Asian Betta Alliance Eric Tiu/ Asian Betta Alliance
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Vortex Betta Club Mike Cuaresma Mike Cuaresma Mike Cuaresma Mike Cuaresma Adrian KS Lim (PBCM) Adrian KS Lim (PBCM) June Liew (The Betta Collaboration) Adrian KS Lim (PBCM)
GROUP A. REGULAR CLASSES Division A: Longfin Singletail HM A1. Red STM (Da rk a nd Li ght Body) A2. Bl a ck STM A3. Da rk Iri des cent STM A4. Li ght Sol i d Col or STM A5. Bi col or/Butterfl y STM A6. Ma rbl e/Gri zzl ed STM A7. Meta l l i c Da rk STM A8. Meta l l i c Li ght STM A9. Col or Va ri a ti on STM (AOC)
Division B: Longfin Doubletail HM B1. Da rk Sol i d DTM B2. Li ght Sol i d DTM B3. Pa tterned DTM B4. Meta l l i c Da rk/Li ght DTM B5. Col or Va ri a ti on DTM (AOC)
20 20 20 20 20
Johor Betta Club Johor Betta Club Johor Betta Club Johor Betta Club Johor Betta Club
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Dominikus ferdinand (inbs) Dominikus ferdinand (inbs) Dominikus ferdinand (inbs) Dominikus ferdinand (inbs) Teh Kah Wai ( BSM ) Teh Kah Wai ( BSM ) Teh Kah Wai ( BSM ) Teh Kah Wai ( BSM )
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Vortex Betta Club Kelvin Lim (LSH Software Development) Chan Kean Yap (Dreamfish Singapore) Teo Ke Jun (The Betta Collaboration) Kelvin Lim (LSH Software Development) Jimmy Phan (Betta Viet Nam) Frans Winner (Medan Betta Lover) ibetta Frans Winner (Medan Betta Lover) Frans Winner (Medan Betta Lover) Nicky Andrean ( Kota Biru Betta Club)
20 20 20 20
Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines
Division C: Crowntail C1. Red/Bl a ck CTM C2. Da rk Iri des cent CTM C3. Li ght Sol i d CTM C4. Pa tterned CTM C5. Bl a ck La ce CTM C6. Meta l l i c Da rk CTM C7. Meta l l i c Li ght CTM C8. Col or Va ri a ti on CTM (AOC)
Division D: Shortfin Singletail D1. Red STM Show Pl a ka t D2. Bl a ck STM Show Pl a ka t D3. Da rk Iri des cent STM Show Pl a ka t D4. Li ght Sol i d Col or STM Show Pl a ka t D5. Butterfl y STM Show Pl a ka t D6. Bi col or STM Show Pl a ka t D7. Ma rbl e STM Show Pl a ka t D8. Gri zzl ed STM Show Pl a ka t D9. Meta l l i c Da rk STM Show Pl a ka t D10. Meta l l i c Li ght STM Show Pl a ka t D11. Col or Va ri a ti on STM Show Pl a ka t (AOC)
Division E: Giant Shortfin Singletail E1. Gi a nt Sol i d Da rk/Li ght Col or Show Pl a ka t E2. Gi a nt Pa tterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) Show Pl a ka t E3. Gi a nt Meta l l i c Da rk/Li ght Color Show Plaka t E4. Gi a nt Col or Va ri a ti on (AOC)
22
GROUP B. OPTIONAL CLASSES Division F: Female Classes F1. Solid Color HM/DT Female F2. Patterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) HM/DT Female F3. Solid Color CT Female F4. Patterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) CT Female F5. Solid Color Show Plakat Female F6. Patterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) Show Plakat Female
$ USD
SPONSOR NAME
10 10 10 10 10 10
Mulyadi (Betta of Sumatera Society) Mulyadi (Betta of Sumatera Society) Mulyadi (Betta of Sumatera Society) Mulyadi (Betta of Sumatera Society) Mulyadi (Betta of Sumatera Society) Mulyadi (Betta of Sumatera Society)
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Teh Kah Wai ( PBCM ) Teh Kah Wai ( PBCM ) Teh Kah Wai ( PBCM ) Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines Betta Enthusiasts of the Philippines
10 10 10 10
Specialty Betta Singapore Specialty Betta Singapore Specialty Betta Singapore Specialty Betta Singapore
10 10 10 10
Hermanus Haryanto (BCI) Vortex Betta Club Hermanus Haryanto (BCI) Hermanus Haryanto (BCI)
10 10
Specialty Betta Singapore Specialty Betta Singapore
Division G: Junior Classes G1. Solid Color HM/DT Junior G2. Patterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) HM/DT Junior G3. Color Variation HM/DT Junior (AOC) G4. Solid Color CT Junior G5. Patterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) CT Junior G6. Color Variation CT Junior (AOC) G7. Solid Color Show Plakat Junior G8. Patterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) Show Plakat Junior G9. Color Variation Show Plakat Junior (AOC) G10. Giant Solid Color Show Plakat Junior G11. Giant Patterned (bf, marble, grizzled, bicolor) Show Plakat Junior G12. Giant Color Variation Junior (AOC)
Division H: Traditional Classes H1: Veiltail Solid Color H2: Veiltail Color Variation (AOC) H3: Traditional Plakat Solid Color H4: Traditional Plakat Color Variation (AOC)
Division I: Wild Type Betta Pairs I1. Bubble-nesters (small size) I2. Bubble-nesters (medium/large size) I3. Mouth-brooders (small size) I4. Mouth-brooders (medium/large size)
Division J: Trial (Temporary) Classes J1. Doubl eta i l Show Pl a ka t J2. La rge Pectora l Longfi n or Shortfi n
23