rough copy for nano contest 2012 thoughts and opinions wanted!!!

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by mattjoly85

I've been thinking up a storm today about this. I came up wIth two ideas I like for the build. I'm going to build both. But can u have two different tanks entered?

you could always sign up 2 seperate accounts lol:P

[reefwars]

i know a month is a long time to wait untill we get started but i want everyone whos thinking about signing up to have enough time to plan an idea and get the things together they need

[Enigma]

What is the last date for equipment changes? I don't mean replacing something that is broken with the same item. I mean (let's say) that I were to decide to change the pump or power head to a totally different pump or power head, when is the latest I could do that? Or, if I decided to change to LEDs versus the stock lighting?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Enigma

What is the last date for equipment changes? I don't mean replacing something that is broken with the same item. I mean (let's say) that I were to decide to change the pump or power head to a totally different pump or power head, when is the latest I could do that? Or, if I decided to change to LEDs versus the stock lighting?

that is allowed....... equipment, lights,reactors etc. can be changed or upgraded its the tank only that cannot be changed once the contest starts. so think long and hard about what tank you choose but equipment is something you can upgrade along the way.

[reefwars]

i will add though that anytime equipment is changed or livestock is changed/dies it needs to be logged on the following update schedule so our judges will know how well your critters did.

pictures of new livestock should be added to the livestock updates when they come up as well.


in order for our judges to judge accordingly they need to know what goes in your tank and what comes out.

[lpsreefer]

Liverock placement is permenant for the contest?
like tank plus liverock have to remai the same?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by mattjoly85

Liverock placement is permenant for the contest?
like tank plus liverock have to remai the same?

livestock(including liverock) can be changed throughout the contest, sometimes coral dont work out and fish do not work out for the better or the way we hope so things inside the tank can be changed as you see fit...its your aquarium to own after all:P

remember though judges are going to be watching your every move so too many changes and the judges may see that as instability. too much swapping of livestock could be looked the same way.

our judges are going to be looking at your approach to the tank, how well the tank does and did you stick to your plan and goal hat you set out in the beginning

[reefwars]

3 days left then its time for sign up hehehe:P:P:P

[Coasting]

Hmm I may actually have to enter, could practice doing a tank with a sump and attempt to do all the plumbing on my own... Wait... If we have never plumbed anything in our life are we allowed to ask for help in some of the building?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Coasting

Hmm I may actually have to enter, could practice doing a tank with a sump and attempt to do all the plumbing on my own... Wait... If we have never plumbed anything in our life are we allowed to ask for help in some of the building?

ive gotten asked this a few times and ive been asked about teams, so im going to say i cant see why not for the help but as for teams.... im up for debate on the subject so what do you all think??