The Raleigh Aquarium Society has established the Breeders Award Program (BAP) to encourage members to breed a greater variety of fish and to share with others the knowledge they have gained. The program is open to all members and there is no time limit; you proceed at your own pace. Breeder points are awarded for successful spawning and raising of each species according to difficulty. Five levels of proficiency are recognized; the higher levels require breeding of more difficult species. So, set up a pair and you're on your way! For more information, feel free to contact Larry Jinks (bapman13@hotmail.com).

Purposes:

1. To promote the breeding of fishes.
2. To recognize outstanding achievement in the breeding of these fishes.
3. To encourage research into the spawning of the more difficult species.
4. To make accounts of successful spawning techniques available to club members through the monthly newsletter and/or the general meetings.
5. To increase the availability of rare or hard-to-obtain species and preserve genetic quality.

Awards:

The BAP program recognizes five levels of proficiency. Attainment of any level will be recognized in the Carolina Aquarist and at the general meetings. Awards will be presented at the December meeting for all five levels of achievement.

1. Beginning Breeder - Has attained 50 breeding points from any category.
2. Intermediate Breeder - Has attained Beginning Breeder status and a total of 150 breeding points from any category.
3. Advanced Breeder - Has attained Intermediate Breeder status and a total of 300 breeder points, including 100 points from 15 to 50 point categories.
4. Master Breeder - Has attained Advanced Breeder status and a total of 500 breeding points, having spawned at least three (3) species from the 30 to 50 point categories.
5. Grand Master Breeder - Has attained Master Breeder status and has spawned at least one additional species from the 50 point category, over and above those spawned for Master Breeder status.

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BAP rules	BAP rules
BAP standings (as of Feb 4th, 2012)	BAP standings (as of Feb 4th, 2012)
BAP form	BAP form