Originally Posted by AbsoluteRanchu

The second picture is of the Judges being presented with the fish. The Fish Judge will show the sideview of the fish (for about 5 seconds) to the panel of six judges for their considerations. The Judges will then have about 20 - 30 seconds to consider the fish as it swims in the bowl before they have to render their decision by giving points (1 to 5) to separate the classes of the fish in each classification. This is the most important time for each of the ranchu. If the fish do not swim well in this time, it will not do well in the Show.

The third picture is of the panel of Judges giving points to separated the classes of the ranchu. Class A = 24 - 30 points, Class B = 21 - 23 points, Class C = 19 - 20 points, Class D = 18 points, Class E = 16 - 17 points, Class F = 12 - 15 points, and Class G = 11 points and under.