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

[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

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

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

ok well what did you get for setting up your first tank??

[don.ald]

Originally Posted by Coasting

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

Then Your good to go, I can't remember grade 8

[sphelps]

I'll say you can't have teams if you have a rule stating no borrowing. Those two don't mix as you can borrow anything you want if you add team members....

Honestly I think you have too many rules and dates. I don't see why you can't allow borrowing and if people want to work together then let them. And what's will all the dates? Why can't people add rock/livestock from the start? You can't even add rock until 45 days after the contest starts... And then another 15 days after that before livestock is added... Seems to me the first two months are going to be pretty lame, interest will likely drop, I know mine has already Remember it's a nano tank, most people set these things up over a weekend if that. Sure if people want to go slow that's good too but forcing everyone to follow the same timeline doesn't usually work for everyone.

If people are looking for a prize I can contribute.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I'll say you can't have teams if you have a rule stating no borrowing. Those two don't mix as you can borrow anything you want if you add team members....

Honestly I think you have too many rules and dates. I don't see why you can't allow borrowing and if people want to work together then let them. And what's will all the dates? Why can't people add rock/livestock from the start? You can't even add rock until 45 days after the contest starts... And then another 15 days after that before livestock is added... Seems to me the first two months are going to be pretty lame, interest will likely drop, I know mine has already Remember it's a nano tank, most people set these things up over a weekend if that. Sure if people want to go slow that's good too but forcing everyone to follow the same timeline doesn't usually work for everyone.

If people are looking for a prize I can contribute.

ok im all ears , copy and paste the rules with the dates you think would work best and we can see what everyone thinks, ive had a few people say theyd like to start right away:P


the idea of the lenth is to determine how well over time your nano does if its a 2 week contest then there will not be much to judge on but the looks it self.

the month and a half in the beginning is for the reason of planning ,saving and getting what you need, if someone wishes to fly right through it they need only document everything and post the appropriate pics on the dates.

there are actually only a few dates where pics are mandatory, if not people will stop posting or only post once a month with like 50 pics:P


its basically a 6 mth journal, the judges will watch it and follow your posts, pics and updates on everything that happens.

[reefwars]

im kinda against the teams myself, if you need help with something sure but a flat out team, not officially.....i think silent teams will happen anyways

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I'll say you can't have teams if you have a rule stating no borrowing. Those two don't mix as you can borrow anything you want if you add team members....

Honestly I think you have too many rules and dates. I don't see why you can't allow borrowing and if people want to work together then let them. And what's will all the dates? Why can't people add rock/livestock from the start? You can't even add rock until 45 days after the contest starts... And then another 15 days after that before livestock is added... Seems to me the first two months are going to be pretty lame, interest will likely drop, I know mine has already Remember it's a nano tank, most people set these things up over a weekend if that. Sure if people want to go slow that's good too but forcing everyone to follow the same timeline doesn't usually work for everyone.

If people are looking for a prize I can contribute.

They way I read the date regarding the rock was that it had to be in by that date: you could put it in much earlier (the day after you filled the tank, for example).

I may be wrong, though.

I'm confused about adding sand. I would normally do that before I filled the tank, but it looks like that can't be done until after the tank is filled. So, I'd have to fill, then drain, add sand, and refill to prevent a crazy sandstorm.

I suspect I would become part of an "unofficial team" the second I grabbed hubby's drill or sawzall. (Of which I will require both . . . But, what's his is mine anyway )

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Enigma

They way I read the date regarding the rock was that it had to be in by that date: you could put it in much earlier (the day after you filled the tank, for example).

I may be wrong, though.

I'm confused about adding sand. I would normally do that before I filled the tank, but it looks like that can't be done until after the tank is filled. So, I'd have to fill, then drain, add sand, and refill to prevent a crazy sandstorm.

I suspect I would become part of an "unofficial team" the second I grabbed hubby's drill or sawzall. (Of which I will require both . . . But, what's his is mine anyway )

your reading it right, as for sand if you wish to do it prior i cant see a problem with that unless anyone else does , when i write the official rules and reg's ill note that for sure

[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