Where are the fish shows?

[Dave-T]

People (usually sellers) frequently refer to large fish as being "show size". What the heck are they talking about? I've never heard of a dog show like event for fish. That would be hilarious!

 

[Reefing102]

I mean there are the trade shows and swaps. But generally “show size” is a fully grown or near fully grown adult fish, similar to what would be on display at a public aquarium.

 

[exnisstech]

I've always took it to mean sized to show off proudly in your aquarium. They do have fish shows but the only ones I have heard of is for flower horns. There are probably others.

 

[jda]

Show size fish means that they are at or near full adult size with adult colors. It has nothing to do with a trade show.

 

[dennis romano]

The North Jersey Aquarium Society held a freshwater fish show every year. Aquarists place fish in different categories e.g. Discus, Tetras or Killies. Fish are judged by size and coloration with plaques given to category winners.