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

[Reefgoat]

I'm very much looking forward to seeing all the nanos. I'm a little concerned that the fact that there is no budget and no borrowing makes it seem more like a competition of cash. I am interested in seeing the more expensive setups but it doesn't seem like a level playing field for a competition.

Also I noticed that only a tiny number of points are based on the aesthetics of the tanks. I understand it isn't the only important quality but shouldn't it account for more than 10-20%?

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Reefgoat

I'm very much looking forward to seeing all the nanos. I'm a little concerned that the fact that there is no budget and no borrowing makes it seem more like a competition of cash. I am interested in seeing the more expensive setups but it doesn't seem like a level playing field for a competition.

Also I noticed that only a tiny number of points are based on the aesthetics of the tanks. I understand it isn't the only important quality but shouldn't it account for more than 10-20%?

The rules as a whole makes spending thousand pointless if some one wants to spend a thousand dollars on a Skimmer fine but there's only going to be 20g for total water volume. If we create a budget its going to have to be monitored and reciepts logged someones going to have to monitor these things. Its easier to jst have nobudget and other rules in place.

I know my tank is going to be skimmerless and not ran off much
There's more to it then the toys you use, judges are going to look at whether or not what you buy is practical. The person who plans more according up their size will get more points then the person who just boys all the toys they can afford