|
|
|
|
|
#1
04-15-2009, 03:03 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
Quote:
Steve
__________________
 *everything said above is just my opinion, and may or may not reflect the views of this BBS, its Operators, and its Members. If cornered on any “opinion” I post I will totally deny having ever said this in a Court of Law…Unless I am the right one*Some strive to be perfect.... I just strive. 
|
|
#2
04-15-2009, 03:09 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
|
|
#3
04-15-2009, 03:14 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
Livestock having a flat 'rate' or value is great. Anyways, have fun guys! 
|
|
#4
04-15-2009, 03:22 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
 Not really interested in entering the next one just trying to provide a little insight. I'm usually just looking out for others interests in general not my own. I'll be quiet now. Cheers
|
|
#5
04-15-2009, 03:42 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
|
|
#6
04-15-2009, 01:14 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
I'm sorry but alot of people can't just dish out $500 in a night for a nano contest. See like i was saying last night, with what you are saying were better off re-naming the build threads as the build contests since you do not want a minimum tank size, or a budget. whats the point of a contest than? your better off just starting a thread in the normal build section. I agree with greenspottedpuffer, if sphelps is in the contest count me out as well
|
|
#7
04-15-2009, 02:01 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Interesting comments....
I'm not up for running this to start. Christy if you'd like that job, I'd love to have you do it! You're fair, and funny, so its all good! As for the other comments on what is a "nano" size. I think we should probably poll it because its really opinion there is not firm size that defines nano that I've seen. We should also probably make sure to be very clear when we vote as to if we are voting on TOTAL volume or just DISPLAY volume. I'm not too big on starting with a stock tank. Like previously mentioned I'm wary of the initial product and concerned about even trying to drill it, etc. Again, probably should be put to a vote. If some want to use stock tanks, go for it, if you don't, all the power to you. I also agree with the mention of two separate budgets, one for hardware and livestock. I also think we should exempt a bunch of "environmental necessities" like chillers, because not everyone needs one, and forcing something like that to come out of someone's budget is a fun-killer. Aside from the comments about who is in/out because of others, would anyone be opposed to voting on some of the basics? Stock tank or not, total volume vs. system volume, etc. We should also discuss a budget once we've decided on sizes, as well we should look at an entrance fee, and look for potential sponsors. Anything else?
|
|
#8
04-15-2009, 02:31 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Holey crap people, can I remind you this is JUST an internet board??? Whew.
Its likely I'm going to kick myself later but yes I will run this one. I think we'll have several categories to suit everyone, why not a free for all category for those of us that have money to burn. In this case it will be about system design as well as tank design. Binare is right, IMO the whole idea behind the contest originally was that everyone started on a level playing ground. It was what you could do with a 10g stock tank that was supposed to be impressive. I think whats happening here is that people are wanting to be more creative with the technical side of things not the biological and I can certainly get behind that. But I still think the whole point of the "contest" is being overlooked, the point was how "creative" you could get with limited funds. So here is what I think: see what interest there is in running the following categories: *stock 5.5 (limited budget) rated on aquascaping, contents and creativity *stock 10 (limited budget) rated as above *stock 5.5 (unlimited budget) rated as above *stock 10 (unlimited budget) rated as above * custom (limited budget) aquascaping contents creativity, tank design *custom (no budget limits) aquascaping, contents, creativity, system design Tanks can be no larger than 20 gallons. For the stock categories, if a sump is wanted the sump can be no larger than the stock tank. This way I think we keep the integrity of the contest (which to me is to do the best you can with a stock tank and limited budget) as well as satisfy those that want to go beyond that. I still think the 6 months should stick. Regardless of whether you have a million dollars and can afford all the bits and pieces you need, not everyone is an acrylic engineer or has the time to spend putting together their tank in a 24 hour period. I say 2 months to plan, get your stuff together and get water in it. Then 4 months to fruition. Anyway just my two cents. I can start a poll for interest in the above categories I've laid out if its warranted.
__________________
Christy's Reef Blog My 180 Build Every electronic component is shipped with smoke stored deep inside.... only a real genius can find a way to set it free.
|
|
#9
04-15-2009, 02:36 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Thank you Christy! I would run this, or help you run it, but I want to participate.
I am hoping for a total system volume of say 30-50g, and then maybe a limitation on the display tank. So displays no larger the 20g sounds good to me Just to clarify, lets say I have a 20g tank and I add on an external overflow, that would push me over the 20g limit correct? I like what you've laid out, and I think with just a few additions, budget rules, etc. we'll be good to go.
|
|
#10
04-15-2009, 02:42 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Nope external overflows are fine, I know the "limitations" on drilling the smaller thinner glassed tanks (never had any success myself). As long as the tank itself is 20g or less I would imagine it would be ok, the overflow could be considered part of the sump or just another piece of equipment much like a hang on skimmer or something.
__________________
Christy's Reef Blog My 180 Build Every electronic component is shipped with smoke stored deep inside.... only a real genius can find a way to set it free.
|
Hybrid Mode
