Singapore Judging Criteria and Standards For Show Guppy

Current Groups

The following are the current tail shape as at year 2004. The detail judging of each
respective Standards are shown later in the following pages. Currently GCS will have 3
main Group Standards for it’s show. More Groups will be included in future.

Entries are based on Delta Tail Shape which are divided into 3 groups;

Current Groups;
1. Delta (Normal)
2. Ribbon
3. Swallow
Please note that it is not the purpose here to describe how many types of tail shapes are
there for guppies.

Basic Color and Pattern

The purpose of this section is to describe how Basic or Base Body Color are determined;
- They are inherited by genes and not sex-linked (autosomes).
- They do not influence the tail fin form.
- They exist in both sexes.
- They will affect the entire surface coloring or opaque colors of the guppys.

The following Basic Body Colors are accepted in the show;

Grey – The most well-known and most frequently bred basic colour. It is the only
dominant as opposed to the other basic or base colors.

Gold (aka in USA and Asia : Gold, Europe : Blond) : It will be defined by the basic color
of the body (65% golden yellow).

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Bronze – (aka in Asia : Tiger, Europe : Gold, USA : Bronze) : The Bronze or Tiger
guppy has golden-dark coloration on the body, except scales that are edged with black
pigment.
Judges must note that the Bronze or Tiger phenotype in the male exposes the red spots
inherent in many Moscow strains. Also typical characteristics of the Bronze or Tiger
phenotype is spotted or variegated fins.

Cream - Appear as more shining yellow than just Gold (Europe : Blond).

Pink - Pink is also a Base Color of guppy but it's very difficult to see the pink color
without the HB (half-black) gene as in Pink Pingus. It is a color somewhere between grey
and gold (tiger, bronze). Probably it's not a good choice of using the word 'Pink'. Pink is
like grey color but it has dark scale edges on the body like gold/tiger. Most Pink based
guppy have short caudal except some of those Pink Pingus may have Delta caudals.

Half-Black (H/B) - Any of the basic colors in combination with black color from dorsal
to the penducle. The caudal may be of an only color (pattern) or of mixed colors (pattern).

Albino – This is not a base or basic color but refers to guppy with red (or rose colored)
eyes. There are in general two main different genetic types of albinos;

- Real Red Eye Albino (RREA or True Albinism) : They are albinos with no
melanin.
- Lutinos aka "grape-eyed" or WRE (Wine Red Eye) : They are albinos with
reduced melanin production, and have darker eyes than the RREA type.

Tissue-Specific Albinism – Tissue-specific albinism is different from RREA or True

Albinism (lacking melanophores). Tissue-specific albinism is an actual failure in
melanosynthesis. The melanophore may be missing or disintegrate due to this failure.

As such, "Tissue-Specific Albinism" is used to describe albinism that affects some tissues
of the body, but not other parts.

A good example is the Luke Roebuck’s Polar Ice - The body and eyes may be the same as
the RREA guppy, but the black patches or spots on the caudal contradict the description
of the guppy as a "real red eye" albino. Luke's Polar Ice guppy shows albinism in all
parts of the body except the caudal.

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The albino guppy is born yellow--not grey--because it has a gene defective for melanin
production (black pigment). Albinism does not effect production of yellow or red
pigments and does not affect the structural colors.
When you look at the albino version of a color strain, such as an albino Half-Black Pastel,
you are seeing all the colors that make up that color type, with the exception of black or
brown.

Note : When judging Albino guppies, the judges must take the above into consideration,
and the general standards for color (body, dorsal and caudal) may not apply.

Snakeskin - It must have a standard type linking of links or in form of rosette in at least
60% of the body. Guppy showing vertical zebroides bars (previously called "snake")
without the standard snakeskin pattern will compete in its respective category according
to the color or pattern of the caudal.

AOC : Means "Any Other Class or Category" that is not covered in the show.

Multi : Is a caudal with three distinct colors with at least 15% of the third color.

Bi Color : Must have two distinct colors with 25% of the secondary color.

Appraisal Points System For Judging

The appraisal points system is reserved for the judging of selection for the top 3 placing
of each category in each class. There is no need to judge all the fishes in each category of
each class using the appraisal points system as it will be too time consuming.

BOS (Best Of Show)

The selection of BOS is not based on the guppy with the highest points from all the
categories of the classes. The panel of judges must place all the champions of each
category of each class side by side, and debate or ‘argue’ the reason for the selection
criteria of the BOS.

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Judging Standards For Delta Group
The guppy is judged mainly based on 3 portion : body, dorsal and caudal. Among these
3, the caudal is the most colorful and pretty, as such more points are allocated to the
caudal.

Appraisal Points For Delta Group

For Pattern
Size Shape Color Pattern* Total
Body 10 5 5 5 25
Dorsal 10 10 5 5 30
Caudal 10 10 5 10 30
Deportment 5
Health 5
Total 100

*Note : Pattern for Plain Color Guppy will be judged based on purity of the single
color (eg. If the strain is suppose to have white caudal, then it should not exhibit
streak of yellow or small black spots, etc.)

Body
Body Size

The Body Size is measured in terms of Body Length.

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Body Length;

Body Length is measured from tip of mouth to end of the caudal penducle.
The minimum standard body length should be 26mm. Points will be deducted for Body
Length less than 26mm. The judges will also decide if it should be disqualified.

Body Shape

i) Body Height;

Body Height should be ideally 1/4 of Body Length. Any deviation from it, points will be
deducted.

ii) Deformed Body Shape;

The guppy body should be straight and not having any deformed shape like curved spine
or deformed head. Judges will decide to deduct points for minor deform shape or to
disqualify it totally for major deform shape.

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Body Color and Pattern;

Color of fish
- Body of fish must display the correct color of the strain
- Dorsal fin must display the traits of the particular strain
- Tail fin must have color and tone that gives a solid feel

Pattern of fish
- Body must have strain characteristics and display Y-link trait of strain clearly
- Dorsal pattern must be clear and close/similar to pattern in tail
- Tail pattern must be clear and display the unique patterns of the particular strain

Dorsal
Please note that any of the following 3 Standards are acceptable. Any reviews of
standards will be updated in future.

Dorsal Size

The Dorsal Length (DL) is measured from the joint of the body to the longest tip end of
the Dorsal and is preferred to be longer than the caudal penducle. The Dorsal Width
(DW) is 1/3 of the Dorsal Length.

Points will be deducted for any shortfall of the specified standard Dorsal Length and
Dorsal Width.
* The above applies to all the following 3 Standards unless otherwise specified.

a) IFGA
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b) Sail Fin

The Dorsal Width (DW) is equal or more than 1/3 of the Dorsal Length.

c) Long Dorsal

The Dorsal Width (DW) is equal or more than 1/3 of the Dorsal Length.
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Dorsal Shape

The Dorsal must not be torn, crumpled, clamped or having fin rot. Judges will decide
whether to disqualify it totally or deduct points if the any of the above are found.

a) IFGA

The dorsal fin raises steeply upwards at first and then flow backwards to the caudal.

b) Sail Fin
This is characterised by the shape of the dorsal fin which looks like an arc of a circle. A
bigger dorsal spread is preferred.

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c) Long Dorsal

This Dorsal shape looks like the IFGA type except that is does not raises steeply upwards
at the joint to the body and the dorsal spread is usually much bigger.

Dorsal Color and Pattern

Dorsal Color;
- The Dorsal fin must have color and tone that gives a solid feel.
- The Dorsal Color should be uniformed and filled up the whole dorsal. Also it must
match the color of the caudal of the particular strain.

Dorsal Pattern;
- Dorsal pattern must be clear and display the unique patterns of the particular strain.
Also it must match the pattern of the caudal of the particular strain.

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Caudal
Caudal Size

Caudal Size is measure in terms of the Caudal Length in relation to the Body Length. The
Ideal Caudal Length should be 8th part of the Body Length (8/10).

The Caudal Size is very important and the ratio of Caudal Length to Body Length will
directly affect the beauty of the whole fish.

Demerit points will be given for shortfall of the ideal caudal length, as well as those
approaching 10/10 though the deduction may not be as great as shortfall. The reason is
that for caudal size that is approaching the ratio of 10/10, the caudal may be too big for
the fish to spread it's tail and may weigh the whole guppy down.

The diagram below shows the Ideal Caudal Size;

Caudal Shape

The Caudal Shape when spread out should be uniform, balance and not torn,
curved/crumpled up or out of shape. Judges will decide to disqualify or deduct points if
any of the above is found.

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The Ideal Caudal Spread angle should be minimum 70 deg. Points will be deducted for
less than 70 deg. and nothing less than 55 deg is acceptable (disqualified).

The Caudal Shape of the Delta class must be a perfect triangle, that is all the sides must
be perfectly straight. The Caudal outer edge side must be perpendicular to body length
line (an horizontal imaginary line drawn along the body length).
If the 2 corner angles are not straight but slightly rounded, it is still acceptable but demerit
points will be deducted depending on the extend of it. The judges will have to decide how
many demerit points to award for such rounded angles.

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Caudal Color and Pattern

Caudal Color;
- The Caudal fin must have color and tone that gives a solid feel.
- The Caudal Color should be uniformed and filled up the whole caudal. Also it must
show the characteristics of the strain.
Caudal Pattern;
- Tail pattern must be clear and display the unique patterns of the particular strain.

Detail Judging of Dorsal and Caudal Color and Pattern for the following Classes;

Class 1 : Single Color / Plain Tail

All males having single full body color AND/OR single full uniformity color of both
dorsal and caudal fins will fall into Class 1.

- The dorsal and caudal fins must be of the same single full uniformity color but
need not be the same single full color as the body. Slight different shade of the
same color between the dorsal and caudal fins can be accepted but marks will be
deducted if the difference is too much. Credit will be given if the dorsal and
caudal color are of contrasting color to the body color.

- If the dorsal color is not of the same solid /plain color as the caudal fin, then it
cannot be accepted in this Class 1.

- Points will be deducted for non full dorsal or caudal color or non-uniformity color
of the dorsal and caudal fins. Marks will also be deducted for any markings,
patches, or impurity of colors on the dorsal and caudal fins.

Class 2 – Bi-Solid /Plain Colour

Body having 2 distinguished solid color with 1 color having at least 25% of the total
body color; with uniform plain tail and dorsal.

- Judging of the dorsal and caudal color of this Class 2 is very similar to Class 1.
The dorsal and caudal fins must be of the same single full uniformity color but
need not be the same single full color as either of the body color. Slight different
shade of the same color between the dorsal and caudal fins can be accepted but
marks will be deducted if the difference is too much.

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- If the dorsal color is not of the same solid /plain color as the caudal fin, then it
cannot be accepted in this Class 2.

- Points will be deducted for non full dorsal or caudal color or non-uniformity color
of the dorsal and caudal fins. Marks will also be deducted for any markings,
patches, or impurity of colors on the dorsal and caudal fins.
Class 3 - Variegated, Mosaic and Grass

All body colors and pattern with caudal and dorsal fins having streaks, marks, or
patches of the same or different color or colors.

- The primary judging of this class is based on the pattern of the caudal and fins.
Credit will be given to distinct dots and preferably of equal sizes. Larger number
and distinct dots are preferred compared to scarely spaced and unequal sizes dots.

- The pattern on the caudal and dorsal are preferred to be distinct dots and
preferably of equal sizes. Larger number and distinct dots are preferred compared
to scarely spaced and unequal sizes dots.

- As for variegated and mosaic, credit are given to bold and wavy patterns.

- The background color of the caudal and dorsal fins can be bi-color/ or multi-color.
Marks will be given for pattern of contrasting color to the background color.

Note : Those caudal and fins having closely(fine) linked pattern, and fading /
unequal sized dots; is best to place under the respective class. They may not fare well
in this class.

Class 4 : Snakeskin/Cobra

The body must have a standard type linking of links or in form of rosette in at least
60% of the body.

The Caudal and Dorsal NEED NOT be of the same snakeskin pattern and may be of
solid color or other pattern. But both the caudal and dorsal must be unique and of
similar color and pattern.

- The Judging criteria is for the Caudal and Dorsal to have unique color and pattern.
Both the Caudal and Dorsal must be of similar and identical color and pattern
regardless of snakeskin pattern, other pattern or just solid color, bi-color or multi-
color.

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- Points will be deducted if the dorsal color and caudal color are different. Slight
different shades of the same color can be accepted.
 - Credit will be given to distinct dots and preferably of equal sizes dots on both the
Caudal and Dorsal fins. Larger number and distinct dots are preferred compared to
scarely spaced and unequal sizes dots.

- As for variegated and mosaic fin types, credit are given to bold and wavy patterns.

- Marks will be given for pattern of contrasting color to the background color of the
fins.

- The main flaw of snakeskin is probably the eye-spots that may be present on the
caudal. Points will be deducted for more numbers and maximum size of spots.

Class 5 : AOC/Open

All colours, patterns and tail shapes (other than Delta, Short caudals and Extended
caudals) ,including multi-colour, new strains, and wilds that do not fit into any of the
classes above.

- The judging of the Caudal and Dorsal color and pattern in this class will be based
on perception judging since you can have any types that don't fit the classification
earlier in here.

- For Caudal and Dorsal having solid /plain color, credit will be given to both
caudal and dorsal having the same solid /multi color. Slightly different shade of
the same color can be accepted.

- For Caudal and Dorsal having pattern, points will be deducted for pattern marking
that are non-clear or fading. Marks will be given for pattern of contrasting color to
the background color of the fins.

Class 6 : Half Metal

All with a dark metallic patch on the anterior region only should be entered into this
class. Colour and/or pattern of the finnage must be matching.

- Coverage of metallic patch should be at 40% of the body without any patterns,
markings whatsoever. Clarity of demarcation between metallic patch and the rest of
the body is highly valued.

- For pattern/colour on the posterior half of the body, judging will be based on the intricacies
of the pattern, distinctness in the colour and coverage.
Class 7 : Short tail AOC

All with a caudal that forms a ratio of 2:1 with the body. Caudal shape should be
either a circle or a spade. Patterns and colour should be uniform and matching for
the dorsal and caudal fins.

- Spadetail

1) The caudal fin looks to the shape as a mining spade.

2) The upper and lower fin edges first draw away from the body and are then
parallel.
3) Its length corresponds to half the body length. The height reach 80% of the fin
length.
4) The dorsal fin is pointed and ends between the beginning and the end of the
first third of the caudal fin.

- Roundtail

1) The caudal fin is round with a diameter of 50% of the body length.
2) The dorsal fin is rounded and reach the end of the first third of the caudal fin.

Class 8 : Extend tail AOC

All with a caudal that have a distinct tapering extension(s) with matching
colour/pattern dorsal and caudal fins.

- Double swordtail

1) the caudal fin has an oval basic shape with sword-shaped extensions of the upper
and lower fin rays.
2) The length of the swords corresponds to 100% of the body length.
3) The outer edges form an angle of 30 degrees or more.
4) The part between the swords can be colorless and reach maximum 40% of the body
length.
5) The slim dorsal fin first raise steeply upwards and ends pointed at the end of the
first third of the caudal fin.

- Speartail

1) The caudal fin has the shape of a spearhead.

2) Its length is 80% of the body length, the height reach 80% of the fin length.
3) The dorsal fin first raise steeply upwards and reaches with a slightly upturned tip
the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
Deportment

Deportment;
Deportment refers to the behaviour of the guppy during the point of judging. The judged
guppy should be responsive to external stimuli and exhibit graceful swimming style and
posture.
Judging of Deportment is based on :-
Posture - body straight,
Swimming style - fins erect, body straight and movement of the fins
Reaction - responsive

Health
The guppy is judged for healthy condition like active and vitality. Points will be deducted
for guppy that is not swimming actively or show no/little signs of vitality.

- Completed for Delta Group -

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Judging Standards For Ribbon Group

One type of the Long Fin guppies is the Ribbon, aka Giessen Guppy.

The major difference between the Ribbon and the standard Delta class is the elongated or
extended pectoral, ventral and gonopodium fins. The caudal of the Ribbon is the same as
the Delta class. Though the dorsal fin of the Ribbon is also similar to the Delta group, but
there is one type of dorsal fin that appears more elongated at the upper end and will be
still acceptable (this will be elaborated later on).

The following Judging Standards for Ribbon Group is the same as that of Delta Group
(pls refer to the Delta Group Judging Standards);

Body : Size, Shape, Color

Caudal : Size, Shape, Color
Dorsal : Color

*The additional section for judging will be the Elongated or Extended Fins like the
Pectoral, Ventral and Gonopodium Fins. This will be judged together under as
Elongated Fins section.

Appraisal Points For Ribbon Group

For Pattern
Size Shape Color Pattern* Total
Body 10 5 5 5 25
Dorsal 10 10 5 5 30
Caudal 10 10 5 10 30
Deportment 5
Health 5
Total 100

*Note : *Elongated Fins : Minus up to 10 points for faults from total points.

Dorsal
Please note that all the 3 Standards for the Dorsal Size and Dorsal Shape of the Delta
Group are acceptable and applicable to the Ribbon Group as well. Any reviews of
standards will be updated in future.

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Dorsal Size

The following Dorsal Size judging standard is applicable to this Dorsal Shape only, the
other Dorsal Size judging standard follows that of the Delta Group;

d) Elongated Sail Fin;

The Dorsal Length (DL) is measured from the joint of the body to the longest tip end of
the Dorsal and is preferred to be longer than the caudal penducle. The Dorsal Width
(DW) is more than 1/3 of the Dorsal Length.

Points will be deducted for any shortfall of the specified standard Dorsal Length and
Dorsal Width.

Dorsal Shape

d) Elongated Sail Fin;

The Dorsal must not be torn, crumpled, clamped or having fin rot. Judges will decide
whether to disqualify it totally or deduct points if any of the above are found.

The following Dorsal Shape judging standard is applicable to this Elongated Sail Fin
only, the other Dorsal Shape judging standard follows that of the Delta Group;

The Elongated Sail Fin dorsal for the Ribbon Group is acceptable and draws equal points
as with the other 3 types of dorsal as in the Delta Group.

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Photo showing the elongated tip of the dorsal fin;

Note : The above Elongated Sail Fin does not deemed to be more ideal in the Ribbon
Group but has equal points standing as the other 3 types of dorsal. This is because, for
Ribbon the characteristic is the fins rays are evenly extended.

Elongated Fins
The judging of the Elongated Fins for Ribbon Group include the Pectoral, Ventral and
Gonopodium Fins.

Pectoral Fins
The Pectoral Fins when look from the top are well extended.

Ventral and Gonopodium Fins

The pair of Ventral Fins and Gonopodium Fin must be elongated or extended and flow
nicely backwards. It must not be 'twisted', crooked or bent. A thicker Ventral and
Gonopodium fin is preferred. The broader base where the ventral and gonopodium fins
joined the body is preferred too.

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Points will be deducted for ventral fins that are 'twisted', crooked or bent, and thin.

Photo shows a pair of thick ventral and gonopodium fins;

Photo shows a pair of thin and crooked ventral and gonopodium fins;

- Completed for Ribbon Class -

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Judging Standards For Swallow Group
The other type of the Long Fin guppy is the Swallow, aka Scissors Tail Guppy.

The major difference between the Swallow and the standard Delta group is that all fins
are unevenly extended or elongated including the pectoral, ventral and gonopodium fins.

The Swallow group is very much similar to the Ribbon group except the caudal which is
also unevenly extended. Though the dorsal fin of the Swallow is also similar to the
Ribbon group, but sometimes the uneven extension also goes to the dorsal, as shown
later.

The following Judging Standards for Swallow Group is the same as that of Ribbon
Group;

Body : Size, Shape, Color

Caudal : Color
Dorsal : Color

*The additional section for judging will be the Elongated or Extended Fins like the
Pectoral, Ventral and Gonopodium Fins. This will be judged together under as
Elongated Fins section which is the same as the Ribbon group.

Appraisal Points For Swallow Group

For Pattern
Size Shape Color Pattern* Total
Body 10 5 5 5 25
Dorsal 10 10 5 5 30
Caudal 10 10 5 10 30
Deportment 5
Health 5
Total 100

*Note : *Elongated Fins : Minus up to 10 points for faults from total points.

Dorsal
Dorsal Size

The Swallow Dorsal Size judging standard is the same as that of Ribbon, except the
following which is another type of dorsal which may surface due to the 'swallow'
gene. This is applicable to this Dorsal Shape only, the other Dorsal Size judging standard
follows that of the Ribbon Group;

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e) Extended Dorsal Fin;

The Dorsal Length (DL) is measured from the joint of the body to the longest tip end of
the Dorsal and is preferred to be longer than the caudal penducle. The Dorsal Width
(DW) is more than 1/3 of the Dorsal Length.

Points will be deducted for any shortfall of the specified standard Dorsal Length and
Dorsal Width.

Dorsal Shape

e) Extended Dorsal Fin;

The Dorsal must not be torn, crumpled, clamped or having fin rot. The Extended or
Elongated fin or fins also must not be twisted, bent or crooked. Judges will decide
whether to disqualify it totally or deduct points if any of the above are found.

The following Dorsal Shape judging standard is applicable to this Extended Dorsal Fin
only, the other Dorsal Shape judging standard follows that of the Ribbon Group;

This type of Extended Dorsal Fin for the Swallow Group is acceptable and draws equal
points as with the other types of dorsal as in the Ribbon Group.

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Photo showing the Extended Dorsal Fin;

Note : The above Extended Dorsal Fin does not deemed to be more ideal in the Swallow
Group but has equal points standing as the other types of dorsal as in Ribbon Group.

Caudal Size

Caudal Size is measure in terms of the Caudal Length in relation to the Body Length. The
Ideal Caudal Length should be 8th part of the Body Length (8/10).

The Caudal Size is very important and the ratio of Caudal Length to Body Length will
directly affect the beauty of the whole fish.

Demerit points will be given for shortfall of the ideal caudal length, as well as those
approaching 10/10 though the deduction may not be as great as shortfall. The reason is
that for caudal size that is approaching the ratio of 10/10, the caudal may be too big for
the fish to spread it's tail and may weigh the whole guppy down.

The other important aspect of the Caudal Size is the Extended Caudal Fin in relation to
the Caudal Length.

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Definition;

For the purpose of judging and placement in this Swallow Group, the Extended or
Elongated Caudal Fin shall be at least 1/3 the length of it's Caudal Length (CL). This
requirement must be exhibited in all the FIVE Basic Extended Caudal Fins but does NOT
need to be exhibited in all extended caudal fins to meet the minimum requirement to be
classfied as a Swallow guppy.

The diagram below shows the Caudal Size of the Swallow Group;

Caudal Shape

The 2 sides of the Caudal must be straight and the Caudal Spread must be a minimum of
70 degrees. Points will be deducted for curve edges (the 2 sides) and less than 70 deg. and
nothing less than 55 deg is acceptable (disqualified).

The important aspect of the Swallow Group is that the Caudal must exhibit at least 1
Extended Caudal Fin inorder to be classified in Swallow Group.

Definition;
For the purpose of judging and placement in this Swallow Group, the Ideal Swallow
guppy should exhibition at least 5 Basic Extended Caudal Fins. All these 5 Basic
Extended or Elongated Caudal Fin shall be at least 1/3 the length of it's Caudal Length
(CL). This requirement does NOT need to be exhibited in all extended caudal fins to meet
the minimum requirement to be classfied as a Swallow guppy.

The Extended Caudal Fin need not be of equal sizes but should not be crooked or twisted.
Points will be deducted if so.

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Explanation;
If a Swallow guppy has only 1 Extended Caudal Fin, it will still be classified in the
Swallow Group, but points will be deducted.

If a Swallow guppy has 6 Extended Caudal Fins, but only 3 extended caudal fin is 1/3 or
more than the Caudal Length, then points will also be deducted.

If a Swallow guppy has 6 Extended Caudal Fins, but only 1 extended caudal fin is less
than 1/3 the Caudal Length, then no points will be deducted for that.

The Caudal when spread out should not be torn, curved/crumpled up or out of shape. It
should also not be clamped fin. Judges will decide to deduct points or disqualify it.

Ideal Swallow Caudal Shape : Minimum 5 Basic Extended Caudal Fins;

Photos showing the Extended Caudal Fins;

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 - Completed for Swallow Class –

Note : All the above 3 Class Standards are written and compiled by Chris Yew
(http://www.guppiesonli.com) together with GCS in May 2004.

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 Annex 1

Class 1 : Single Color / Plain Tail

All males having single full body color AND/OR single full uniformity color of both
dorsal and caudal fins will fall into Class 1.

- Single full body color and / or single full uniformity color of both dorsal and
caudal fins. Different shade of the same color is accepted.

- The body need to have at least 80% of the single full color. If the body has less
than 80% of the single full color, it will not be classified under this class.

- The dorsal and caudal fins must be of the same single full uniformity color but
need not be the same single full color as the body. Slight different shade of the
same color between the dorsal and caudal fins can be accepted.

- If the dorsal color is not of the same solid /plain color as the caudal fin, then it
cannot be accepted in this Class 1.

Class 2 – Bi-Solid /Plain Colour

Body having 2 distinguished solid color with 1 color having at least 25% of the total
body color; with uniform plain tail and dorsal.

- If one of the body solid color is more than 80% of the total body color, it will be
classified under Class 1.

- The dorsal and caudal fins must be of the same single full uniformity color but
need not be the same single full color as either of the body color. Slight different
shade of the same color between the dorsal and caudal fins can be accepted.

- If the dorsal color is not of the same solid /plain color as the caudal fin, then it
cannot be accepted in this Class 2.

-I-
Class 3 - Variegated, Mosaic and Grass

All body colors and pattern with caudal and dorsal fins having streaks, marks, or
patches of the same or different color or colors.

- The body can be of any color or pattern except snakeskin which should be under
it's respective class.

- Preference will be given to those bodies with unique and 'non-wild' body color or
pattern.

- The pattern on the caudal and dorsal are preferred to be distinct dots and
preferably of equal sizes. Larger number and distinct dots are preferred compared
to scarely spaced and unequal sizes dots.

- As for variegated and mosaic, bold and wavy patterns are preferred.

- The background color of the caudal and dorsal fins can be bi-color/ or multi-color.

Note : Those caudal and fins having closely(fine) linked pattern, and fading /
unequal sized dots; is best to place under the respective class. They may not fare well
in this class.

Class 4 : Snakeskin/Cobra

The body must have a standard type linking of links or in form of rosette in at least
60% of the body.

Guppy showing vertical zebroides bars (previously called "snake") without the
standard snakeskin pattern will compete in its respective category according to the
color or pattern of the caudal.

The Caudal and Dorsal NEED NOT be of the same snakeskin pattern and may be of
solid color or other pattern. But both the caudal and dorsal must be unique and of
similar color and pattern.

- The Judging criteria is on the body snakeskin pattern where 60% is the minimum
and more points will be awarded for more than 60% snakeskin pattern on the
body.

- The body can consists of a mixture of rosette linked pattern with vertical bars/
horizontal bars or eye-spots but the rosette linked pattern must not be less than
60%. Anything less than 60% of rosette linked pattern, i.e. the other vertical bars,
horizontal bars, eye-spots, etc, are more than 40% - will be classified in their
respective class.

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 - Similar dorsal color and caudal color are preferred. Slight different shades of the
same color can be accepted.

- Distinct dots and preferably of equal sizes dots pattern are preferred on both the
Caudal and Dorsal fins. Larger number and distinct dots are preferred compared to
scarely spaced and unequal sizes dots.

- As for variegated and mosaic fin types, bold and wavy patterns are preferred.

Note : For Medusa, Galaxy or Lace - if their snakeskin (rosette linked) pattern is less
than 60%, they should be placed in their respective class instead.

Class 5 : AOC/Open

All colours, pattern AND tail shapes (other than Delta), including multi-colour, new
strains, and wilds that do not fit into any of the classes above.

- Any types that don't fit the classification earlier.

- This Class will include all other tail shapes that don’t fit in the above
classification.

Class 6 : Half Metal

All with a dark metallic patch on the anterior region only should be entered into this
class. Colour and/or pattern of the finnage must be matching.

- Coverage of metallic patch should be at 40% of the body without any patterns,
markings whatsoever. Clarity of demarcation between metallic patch and the rest of
the body is highly valued.

- For pattern/colour on the posterior half of the body, judging will be based on the intricacies
of the pattern, distinctness in the colour and coverage.

Class 7 : Short tail AOC

All with a caudal that forms a ratio of 2:1 with the body. Caudal shape should be
either a circle or a spade. Patterns and colour should be uniform and matching for
the dorsal and caudal fins.

- Spadetail

1) The caudal fin looks to the shape as a mining spade.

2) The upper and lower fin edges first draw away from the body and are then
parallel.
3) Its length corresponds to half the body length. The height reach 80% of the fin
 length.
4) The dorsal fin is pointed and ends between the beginning and the end of the
first third of the caudal fin.

- Roundtail

1) The caudal fin is round with a diameter of 50% of the body length.
2) The dorsal fin is rounded and reach the end of the first third of the caudal fin.

Class 8 : Extend tail AOC

All with a caudal that have a distinct tapering extension(s) with matching
colour/pattern dorsal and caudal fins.

- Double swordtail

1) the caudal fin has an oval basic shape with sword-shaped extensions of the upper
and lower fin rays.
2) The length of the swords corresponds to 100% of the body length.
3) The outer edges form an angle of 30 degrees or more.
4) The part between the swords can be colorless and reach maximum 40% of the body
length.
5) The slim dorsal fin first raise steeply upwards and ends pointed at the end of the
first third of the caudal fin.

- Speartail

1) The caudal fin has the shape of a spearhead.

2) Its length is 80% of the body length, the height reach 80% of the fin length.
3) The dorsal fin first raise steeply upwards and reaches with a slightly upturned tip
the end of the first third of the caudal fin.
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