The 5.5 category shouldnt even exist as an individual prize payout. It should just be merged with the 10g. How many people are even left in the 5.5 if andyL pulls out? 1?

Yeah we should merge the two categories and have 1st and 2nd place prizes. Even with three people in the 5.5 they have a 1 in 3 chance of winning the same prize as the 10g which is 1 in 10. Plus now two of the three are probably dropping out.

I think you guys are giving up too easy, we should put a drop out fee in place :lol:

hmmm so I guess that would directly mean ME who is put with the 10g. OK, no problem with it...however I should get the same budget then:biggrin:.....maybe??? I don't have as good a chance with those 10's out there...they're spectacular already! But I'm willing to give it a go!

I am sorry that there aren't more in the 5.5g...it is a challenge to do and I thought more would be up for the challenge! Sorry to hear that you're leaving the contest...tis sad to lose one.

Yes I think you should have the same budget. You will have one advantage, your tank will require less stock so it will be easier to pack with corals within budget.

I'd like to see the 5.5 guys all stay in, it's a shame they can't work it out.

WOOT! I'd like to see it too...it's a fun size!

yah andyL, try and stay in the contest. It wont be that hard to move. Its not like your tank blew apart....lol

Little more than just simply moving - dont forget I've been told I have to use the factory 5.5's glass - thus I've still got to finish up laminating all the glass (4 panes done thus far) + building the "new" contest tank. Meanwhile I'm trying to get my DIY'ing parts packed up and organized for the move... With a pregnant wife - so I can't let her do much either...

There is.... it's called "No Refund".

I think that was expected....:biggrin:

Yeah I know, but I ment an additional fee for not completing, but I was only kidding.

Would be impossible to enforce anyways... :wink:

Contest Reminder:

**Updated FTS and Budget Required today (Nov 15/08) to remain in the contest**

Like I've previously stated... Dropped out. Not going to be posting a FTS / Budget today.

Will start a new non-contest thread in a few weeks once we get settled post move...

Sorry to hear that Andy... I'll be sure to watch out for your tank down the road once you get moved.