New Forum :)
 

Thanks, Titus, for creating a new forum for FTOTM :cool:

Any questions or comments about the FTOTM can be discussed here :biggrin:

Here are the guidelines for submissions for those who may have missed the other postings:

We are now accepting nominations and we are looking for the following:
- tank must be at least six months old with some matured corals (except FOWLR)
- tanks can be softie, lps, sps or a mix of any of these, as well as FOWLR and frag tanks
- tanks can be any size
-submissions to be that of Canreef members

Every two months we will select from among the pool of nominees. Then we will decide on the theme and select a winner to be featured for that month.

Submissions should be made via e-mail to Christy or Muck with the following:
-two or three photos of your own tank or of someone's tank you admire
-tank owner's name and size of tank

does bi-monthly mean twice a month or once every 2 months?

Every two months.

This is a very cool idea :biggrin:

Re: New Forum :)
 

Just a quick question....

Why do the tanks have to be 6 months old with matured corals. Why not leave it open to all tanks. Perhaps the chosen tank for a given month could be a brand new setup just past cycle. The article could discuss what equipment was chosen (and why), how it was assembled, setup etc etc. Then this tank could be a FTOTM 6 months later to show progression, what benefits said chosen equipment has had, drawbacks, what would the owner have done diferently(if anything).

Just a thought to stir the pot......

Re: New Forum :)
 

Gerald,

The FTOTM would like to showcase a diverse collection of tanks. Featuring the same tank over and over as it matures precludes the inclusion of other tanks.

The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words is appropriate in this situation. Basically, we are looking for tanks that will visually inspire other reefkeepers.

Yes, a newly set up tank is wonderful for the new tank owner to marvel over, look at and tinker with. But in the long run, a newly set up tank is often a pile of rock, maybe a fish or two, some teeny tiny frags, and perhaps some fancy equipment which may not be anything special for others to look at.

At six months, the corals have grown at least somewhat, if reef chemistry is carefully tended, and the tank is a more pleasing sight for others to marvel at. And if such a tank is chosen by the FTOTM Committee, the owner of the tank will have the opportunity to show off a more mature tank as well as discuss all the things he/she might have differently in the write up on the tank's features. As well, pics of the tank's growth progression over the months could certainly be included in the pics sections.

Hope that helps answer your question :smile:

Question...Sent Photo's to your E-Mail add twice
both times returned...question why?
My address...caus@shaw.ca

Beverly isn't in the hobby or a moderator any more. Try sending them to Christy instead.

New Forum..Submissions to be forword to ftotm@canreef.com...as above
E-Mail add should be changed then...make sence no

Which address did you send them to? Why all the angry icons. A staff member could be of assistance if notified.

Did you send them to this address also? As was posted, the featured tank articles were put on hold until the fall, the same as featured pics. With the declining interest and summer vacations, we decided that was best for now.

We will address any changes required in this forum, for future reference. Thanks

Re Icons:I don't get where your coming from, they look sad to me!
I have sent E-mail to a staff member!
The add in the post was ftotm@canreef.com

Hi Rover..

If you read the "Sticky" in this forum called Submit for FTOTM it should clear up all the confusion.
This post was actually a really old post (last post before yours was 05-14-2005 08:05 AM) that probably should be deleted to avoid this in the future.

Please submit your images to Christy or Muck and we will definately consider it for Sept. when we start the FTOTM back up again.

Cheers

Ryan

I've fixed the original email. Sorry for the confusion but it is 2 years old :redface:

Please resend to either of the email addresses Muck has provided :biggrin:

I just meant they are angry icons and that if there was a problem, staff could have helped, as they did. :smile: Sorry for any confusion.

not to worry REd my tank is going to win any ways, Well I hope if its not the 120 gal it will be the 150 gal with BIG BERTHA IN THE MIDDLE...:lol: