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

[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.

[don.ald]

Two questions:
The 10 pts for photography is only on pics of the full tank shots? Not equipment plumbing etc?
Next, is the contest for the tank only or are stands and how and what the tank sits on also part of the contest?

[Coasting]

Oh no.... I haven't done wood working since grade 8

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by don.ald

Two questions:
The 10 pts for photography is only on pics of the full tank shots? Not equipment plumbing etc?
Next, is the contest for the tank only or are stands and how and what the tank sits on also part of the contest?

the 10 points for photography will be for anything to do with photography including fulltankshots,updates,and just general pics added when ever. it wont come down to who takes the best pics , a person who shows 10 phone pics and gives a bit of detail or just posts random pics may get more points then the person who goes out and buys a $3000 camera for 4 pics and just expects to win .maybe you cant get a pic of that tricky wrasse they all come out blurred...so post 10 blurred shots that shows the judges that you are trying for both participation and phtography:P

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by don.ald

Two questions:
The 10 pts for photography is only on pics of the full tank shots? Not equipment plumbing etc?
Next, is the contest for the tank only or are stands and how and what the tank sits on also part of the contest?

stands, light holders whatever little goodies you incorporate will def be looked at, not saying you "have" to post stand pics but being a bit creative might sway the judges for some points ya know

[reefwars]

i could also change it so instead of saying on this date provide pics ,i could change it to by this date provide pics??


so oct 1 rst the start , by the 15th you need to provide emty tank shot, by nov1rst you need to provide rock pics etc etc.

wouldnt be so mandatory and would leave people more freedom to choose their own post dates??

[Coasting]

I still think you had the dates right in the first place.

I guess I will have to start gathering some macro rock and making it "live". Glad I got vehicle insurance out of the way already, now I actually have money for this and my new lights