supernip Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 we havent even set up the rules yet. I hope this can be a joint effort between nano-reef and reeftuners. Like keep the diaries on reeftuners for easy info logging and the chitchat here. I want this to be about a concept, whether focusing on technical equipment, technique or otherwise. Link to comment
Maeda Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 we havent even set up the rules yet. I hope this can be a joint effort between nano-reef and reeftuners. Like keep the diaries on reeftuners for easy info logging and the chitchat here. I want this to be about a concept, whether focusing on technical equipment, technique or otherwise. what concept are we talking about here? I centered my tank around diy, cheap, and easy stuff, to prove that everyone can abandon the all in one. Link to comment
duderubble Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 How cool would this be: http://www.modernvaseandgift.com/proddetail.php?prod=GCB037 It's an 8 inch cube vase. If you could drill the bottom for circulation and mount it on a cube stand to hold a mini-sump/refuge. Link to comment
ReadyReefer Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 i think something like a 20 gallon or less contest where one feature must be DIYed. i.e. lighting, filtration, water movement, etc. Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 How cool would this be: http://www.modernvaseandgift.com/proddetail.php?prod=GCB037 It's an 8 inch cube vase. If you could drill the bottom for circulation and mount it on a cube stand to hold a mini-sump/refuge. That's cool. I might get one. Or better yet, get two, make a stand, and drill one and use the other as a sump. lol Link to comment
Shoot Me_I Explode Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I'm intrested too. Have a 2.5 ready to go. Link to comment
varanus37 Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 If we're doing the less than 20 gal. option, I've got a 1/2 10 gal. that I want to rig up anyway. Never done a tank for a contest before, I think it'd be fun. Bill Link to comment
hbjeff Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 i think the cheaper the cost, the more people will participate, especially those of us who are setting up 2nd tanks for the contest. I could go for a 5g AGA only contest example 2 categories: 1. basic- max PC lighting, no external plumbing of any kind 2. extreme- 5g sump allowed, no limits just an example kind of like nascar, it would keep the equipment pretty even, leaving aquascaping and planning to be the winning factors Link to comment
yardboy Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I'm game. I've been saving milk jugs(for sump) and mylar for reflectors. I'm still working on a archimedes screw pump. Link to comment
Sushi Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 i think the cheaper the cost, the more people will participate, especially those of us who are setting up 2nd tanks for the contest. I could go for a 5g AGA only contest example 2 categories: 1. basic- max PC lighting, no external plumbing of any kind 2. extreme- 5g sump allowed, no limits just an example kind of like nascar, it would keep the equipment pretty even, leaving aquascaping and planning to be the winning factors 5G AGA would be a good choice Link to comment
Tony Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 i think something like a 20 gallon or less contest where one feature must be DIYed. i.e. lighting, filtration, water movement, etc. I like this idea as a free for all with no limits to lighting or flow. I assume that I'm not the only one here with enough crap in boxes to put another tank together. It would keep the cost down being able to use the stuff I already have without adding to it after a contest ends. I dont even need prizes ( I never win anyway's) , if enough people participate I would like to do it for fun. I wouldnt even care if already existing tanks were able to enter depending on how far along the setup is. I've seen some new tanks posted on the site that are pretty new and wouldnt bother me a bit if they were allowed in a new contest. It may also increase participation. Link to comment
mrmiggidude Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I would so definitely be in it if the above ideas went into effect. Link to comment
Sushi Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Ahh, it makes me anxious. We need a contest soon! 2008? Link to comment
tinyreef Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 chris might hate me for this but... i'm actually a little surprised no sponsors have considered (really bothered chris for) name-sponsoring a new contest in their sub-forums here. e.g. section off a spot where their ads dominate, get their name on the contest, etc. i mean advertising's all about name-mention. and the mention goes on and on for a looooong time. (see previous contests still mentioned years after the fact) yes, it means more work for the mods but chris could charge for it (and/or watch over it himself ). or maybe one of the sponsor's employees charged with monitoring could do it. *cough*job-justification*cough* basically, it's drawing up the rules (mostly borrowed from previous contests), allotting a new sub-forum, desginating calendar/dates for criteria (startup pics, 1-month pics, 3-month pics, 6-month pics, etc.), and then leaving the judging and prizes to the sponsor(s). ...i hope chris doesn't ban me for this. Link to comment
MrAnderson Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 I know some of you would like to continue on the with the contests, but here are some reasons why I felt they were not working: A bunch of people go through the extra effort, cost, etc to setup a second tank just for the contest. Then more than 80% fail for various reasons. Some people run out of money, some don't have the time, some crash, etc. It just seems like such a waste. I would rather have people focus on their first tanks. There's also a huge disadvantages created. Members without established tanks that participate don't have mature corals, rock, etc. to add to their new system. Money also plays a huge factor. But even if there was a cost limit to the contest, it cannot be enforced. Prices on corals and equipment vary vastly from city to city, and corals and fish could simply be traded for or gotten for free from friends. it's not the work for us that is the problem, but participation. each time there's a huge demand for a contest, but a year later when it's been organized and started, finished and ready to judge, there's only a handful of participants that stick it out to the end. after a full year, many of the really outspoken voices that requested a contest have moved on to a new hobby like pokemon cards or WoW. Link to comment
clifford513 Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 after a full year, many of the really outspoken voices that requested a contest have moved on to a new hobby like pokemon cards or WoW. Sounds like Chris is thinking about the livestock too Link to comment
svvad Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 it's not the work for us that is the problem, but participation. each time there's a huge demand for a contest, but a year later when it's been organized and started, finished and ready to judge, there's only a handful of participants that stick it out to the end. after a full year, many of the really outspoken voices that requested a contest have moved on to a new hobby like pokemon cards or WoW. When I went to school only 5% graduated ... Does that mean that people shouldn't go to school ? I think this is part of contests ... only the elite can win Link to comment
adinsxq Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 it's not the work for us that is the problem, but participation. each time there's a huge demand for a contest, but a year later when it's been organized and started, finished and ready to judge, there's only a handful of participants that stick it out to the end. after a full year, many of the really outspoken voices that requested a contest have moved on to a new hobby like pokemon cards or WoW. srsly. Link to comment
epicfish Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Patron Pico Reef Contest, adin. Link to comment
fraggle rockette Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 pffft- fine then cm, if u don't like the contests anymore, we'll just take it over to that other new get away with anything and everything reefing site (i'm jk please don't hurt me!!! ) it's not the work for us that is the problem, but participation. each time there's a huge demand for a contest, but a year later when it's been organized and started, finished and ready to judge, there's only a handful of participants that stick it out to the end. after a full year, many of the really outspoken voices that requested a contest have moved on to a new hobby like pokemon cards or WoW. or pogs... i'd personally get distracted by pogs Link to comment
MrAnderson Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 pffft- fine then cm, if u don't like the contests anymore, we'll just take it over to that other new get away with anything and everything reefing site you would leave me over THIS?! but there's so much more...! Link to comment
Christopher Marks Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Pogs are quite distracting indeed! I just got a shiny new slammer Link to comment
andykee Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Patron Pico Reef Contest, adin.i got my bottle!pffft- fine then cm, if u don't like the contests anymore, we'll just take it over to that other new get away with anything and everything reefing site Link to comment
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