To recognize outstanding achievement in the growing and propagating of aquatic plants. To gather information and knowledge of aquatic plants and their requirements, with the additional bonus of having more beautiful aquariums and inhabitants. To identify new aquatic plants species and to determine conditions necessary to their care in the aquarium. To establish a permanent record of aquatic plant species maintained by club members.
Plants are to be identified.
There will be six levels of achievement, each with predetermined point and task criteria assigned to it. Credit for propagation or flowering plants will be given only once. Confirmation and verification of all submissions shall be conducted and recorded by the H.A.P. chairman or a designated member. A report form must be filled out and submitted for verification in order for the designated points to be awarded. Official report forms will be supplied by the H.A.P. chairman.