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The Betta simplex is a good introduction in mouthbrooding betta behavior.
Sieg & Judy Illig are the 2013 IBC Grand Champions.
Photograph by Zhou Hang
SHOWING 30 Be the Judge
Do you have what it takes to become an IBC judge?
32 Show Year Changes
A summary of the changes for the 2013-2014 show year.
34 2013 JB Minutes 35 IBC Trial Class Standards 40 Introducing IBC Area 7 2013 IBC Convention Show Best of Show Male Photograph by Christine Tanner
41 IBC Show Schedule 42 IBC Class Lists
CONVENTION
IBC
4 President’s Letter
12 2013 IBC Convention
46 Victoria Betta
6 Judging Board News
18 Grand Champion
48 Convention Report
8 SMP Species Spotlight
Breeder 20 New Kayla Griffin wins the 2013 New
53 2013 EB Meeting Minutes
22 Year-End Awards
42 2013 General Membership Meeting Minutes
COLUMNS There are many new faces in IBC leadership.
The lines of communication are always open.
Betta simplex is an interesting species that deserves more attention.
10 Bettaese
Start listening to what your betta is “telling” you.
BETTA CARE 11 Home Alone
Betta are stronger than we give them credit for.
Betta breeders make a big splash in Texas.
Sieg and Judy Illig earn the title of 2013 Grand Champion.
Breeder of the Year award.
The birth of a new IBC chapter in the new Area 7.
Peter Baerwald gives a German perspective on the 2013 IBC Convention.
The Top 20 breeders of 2013.
26 Special Awards
IBC members are recognized for their services.
28 One-Time Awards
Gene Lucas is honored with Lifetime Achievement award.
On the Cover: Outgoing President Joe Beccera awards Sieg and Judy Illig the 2013 IBC Grand Champion award. Photograph by Christine Tanner