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

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by syncro

Perhaps judges can also consider how informative a photo is.

As a newb I found these contests and their copious documentation/images really helpful. I'd like to see good photography encouraged.

For example, it is challenging to show how plumbing moves water around since you often can't get all the pipe in one shot and you can't see water movement in a photo. Perhaps photos with arrows and annotations that help the user understand should be rewarded.

And thy will for sure when it comes to pics they will lol at participation, updates on time, effort and time spent.

Think of it like this one person who posts on time and posts lots of crap pics may get a 10/10 for participation and a 6/10 for pics.....the other may only post one good pic and get 10/10 but get less points for participation.

The points awarded are maxed out at the numbers I posted, rarely will someone get a 10/10 or 20/20

[Enigma]

Oh, I think I'm going to give this a shot.

It will be a "salvage and castoffs" build. I'm going to pull my NC12 out of retirement and try to spend as little as humanly possible!

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Oh, I think I'm going to give this a shot.

It will be a "salvage and castoffs" build. I'm going to pull my NC12 out of retirement and try to spend as little as humanly possible!

absolutely just because there is no budget limit doesnt mean you have to spen alot , some of the nicer tanks are going to be basic as it gets.


its not what you use its how well it does your system and how well it fits your plan


im super excited i cant wait untill sign up i know a dozen people have messaged me saying they are going to enter

this is a contest for fun guys hopefully this is something we can have every year to enjoy !!

[reefwars]

got my tank picked out for the contest...display is about 3 cups of water lol :P

[Snaz]

Can't enter but I can judge if needed. Looks like fun.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by reefwars

got my tank picked out for the contest...display is about 3 cups of water lol :P

Sustainability might be a bit of an issue in a pico. My Spec 5 was a huge pain in the arse!

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Sustainability might be a bit of an issue in a pico. My Spec 5 was a huge pain in the arse!

best way to do it is to keep it simple, the tanks are going to be small so plan your livestock and bio load accordingly

ill be making a diy tiny reactor from a water bottle and maxijet for my phosphates, water changes for nitrates and essential nutrients

[riceboy]

Lol thanks to Denny I won't be able to start my tank until the 15th lol

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by riceboy

Lol thanks to Denny I won't be able to start my tank until the 15th lol

bahaha i know but think of all the extra time youll have to plan huh:P


this is going to be a fun contest and with all the amazing brains we have on this site i cant wait to see what everyone comes up with, take off the gloves and come out swinging guys give it your all!!

[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?