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

[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

[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

[MarkoD]

is there going to be a prize or anything?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

is there going to be a prize or anything?

as of right now no, its like this... if there are four of us who sign then prob not ,if a large group of us sign up then i can almost guarantee it, theres something im trying to get in the works so alot of people signing up would def help the cause

if it was local calgary id supply the prize but since its open to all canada ill try to come up wth something different:P

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

is there going to be a prize or anything?

Bragging rights.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Bragging rights.

i dunno if spending hundreds of dollars on a new tank and dedicating so much time to maintaining an additional tank is worth just bragging rights