Canreef 6 Month Nano Tank Contest....

[michika]

In regards to livestock, I am looking at just making a basic list for frags & mini colonies.
If we just set some generalized prices it will probably make the contest simpler in terms of accounting, and hopefully it won't detract from the fun of the contest. So what does everyone think of the proposed type of prices?
REMEMBER THIS ISN'T FINAL!
e.g.
-$5 small colony of regular zoas, under 15 heads
-$10 small colony of special rare zoas, or regular zoos that are 15-50 heads.
-$10 small SPS frag, under 2"
-$15 SPS frag from 2"-5"
-$20 SPS from 5"-15"
-$30 small clam, under 3.5"
-$15 small softie, e.g. leather, xenia
-$15 small LPS, e.g. hammer
- ? specialty items, aussie acans, suncorals, dendros, etc.

Fish and clean up crew prices should probably be taken from J&L, and if the item isn't on their website then maybe take a look at what Live Aquaria is posting for a price.

[phillybean]

My problem is going to be with live stock, however since it is based over 6 months, I'm sure I'll be able to have a full tank by then.

[rocketlily]

These prices look very fair to me. Where would mushrooms and rics fall.

[don.ald]

do the set-ups need to be a specific theme?
what are the prizes?
what criteria will the judges use to determine the winner--?

[noirsphynx]

Originally Posted by rocketlily

These prices look very fair to me. Where would mushrooms and rics fall.

I'd be interested in this price too as I have some baby rics, about the size of a pencil eraser and I also have a small individual mushroom.

I might be in for the 10g.

[motokorth]

Love the idea, good luck to all those who are participating. Can't wait to see the finished results.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by don.ald

do the set-ups need to be a specific theme?
what are the prizes?
what criteria will the judges use to determine the winner--?

- Theme's: Tanks don't need to be theme specific, but you are more than welcome to create a theme tank.
- Prizes are Gift Certificates that are divided 3 ways equally from the entry fees. (Best 5.5, Best 10, Most Innovative) I am working with a local vendor for an extra prize, that will be donated in support, but at this time, it's still undetermined.
- Judges will be ALL members of Canreef.com, criteria is what each person see fit when casting their vote.

[noirsphynx]

Will the coral prices be listed in the rules eventually? It'd be easier than sifting through the thread

[michika]

Originally Posted by noirsphynx

Will the coral prices be listed in the rules eventually? It'd be easier than sifting through the thread

Yes, I will try to have prices made into a sticky.

[michika]

Originally Posted by rocketlily

These prices look very fair to me. Where would mushrooms and rics fall.

In their own category. I just started with a general list. I will make additions to what I've started already; so rics, mushrooms, what else?

I will also look at getting some firm rules out about trading items; e.g. your zoas go crazy and you want to scale it back a bit.

I believe its a group judging, like how we do the photo contests. We all get to vote in a poll.