PURPOSE:

To recognize the accomplishments of the hobbyist who intentionally propagate aquatic plants and to
distribute their plants in SFAS Donations and Auctions. Records of each participant’s
accomplishments on an individual and in a club-wide level will be maintained. Participation in the HAP
should spread the enjoyment of planted aquariums throughout the SFAS Membership.

 

HAP RULES:
1. Any current SFAS member may participate in the HAP.
2. Records will be kept on individual and cumulative plant species propagated and point values
assigned.
3. Credit for a valid propagation will be given for a minimum entry of: 3 rosette plants, 6 stems, 3 @ 1
½” Rhizomes, 3 bulbs, ¼ C moss, 1 T liverwort, ¼ C floaters and completion of the HAP form. Plants
can be bagged separately and should be labeled for Auction or donation at the same meeting.
4. A valid HAP entry meets the following criteria:
The mother plant was in the member’s possession during propagation. Photos of the growing
tank are useful proof. Each bag must be labeled with the complete taxonomic nomenclature
(Family, Genus, species and variety).
5. Points can be awarded up to two times each calendar year for each species, sub-species, cultivar,
or variety propagated.

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HAP AWARDS: 
Once a year Aquatic Gardeners who have met the following individual total point goals will be
recognized:

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Novice Plant Gardener 50 points
Advanced Aquatic Horticulturist 100 points
Expert Aquatic Horticulturist 200 points
Master Aquatic Horticulturist 400 points

Aquatic Farmer of the Year HAP: The member acquiring the most total points
Aquatic Gardener of the Year: The member growing the most different species