Creative Container Pico Contest - Official Announcement

[seabass]

1 hour ago, Han Solo said:

I'd really like to join in but I just saw this thread today and am not going to be able to source anything until the end of the week or so. Can we extend the deadline? :/

@Han Solo, you don't need anything but a jar and a condiment.  In a pinch, head to Walmart (open 24/7 in many areas) and pick something up.  A number of us are using a 2 gallon cookie jar that you can buy at Walmart.  Heck, you probably have something in your home that you could use.  You don't need a light, pump, or anything else.

[Droy008]

Look, we're on page 31 on Halloween!

Also, LOOK AT HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE DOING THIS!.!.!

 

Such a cool thing, @Felicia, @Christopher Marks, and @pj86

And also all of our cool sponsors!

 

I bet with how much attention this thread has gotten so far. We will be seeing more potential sponsor love!

[boyscoutrickybobby]

Here is my entry to the Creative container contest, I know last minute.

 

 

[Felicia]

Alright, the contest is now closed to new entries!

 

Wow!  The participation for the contest is outstanding!  We flew right past 50 contestants in the last hours!  I am super excited to see how all these various pico reefs develop.  Thank you all for being so excited for the contest! 

 

I see all the new entries and will work on getting them all linked into the first post of this thread tomorrow.  I'm still up writing a report for work...its been one of those weeks, so I won't get to it tonight.  I'll get all caught up though and then I'll talk to Christopher Marks about creating a locked FTS thread for the contest.

 @Christopher Marks

[SavaS]

So last night while moving things in my room around I cracked my jar, probably the universe telling me that I should focus on my two current picos instead which is fine because I had put my jar on hold for a while while I work on other things. So in short if you guys could remove me from the list so people aren't checking out a cc Pico-less thread, thanks. 

[seabass]

I knew there was going to be some drop outs, but didn't expect any on the first day.

 

@SavaS, sorry about your pico. Yeah, sometimes it's best to take care of what you already have.

 

Still, I hope we'll have just a few people dropping out before the end.  I'm already impressed by so many of these tiny tanks.

[Felicia]

On 10/31/2017 at 9:30 AM, MedievalITGuy said:

Well, you've got entry #47... I'm in!

 

 

PS: I swear I'm not trying to steal your idea @Tom@HaslettMI, I actually came home with my flask about an hour before I saw your entry 

Great minds think alike, I guess.

On 10/31/2017 at 3:03 PM, hinnenkm said:

Finally joined in on the contest!

 

 

 

On 10/31/2017 at 7:31 PM, ajmckay said:

An hour and a half until the date - here's Entry #48

 

 

On 10/31/2017 at 8:15 PM, damianita said:

I'm entering the contest with the help of my 4th grade students.  Here is the  link !

On 10/31/2017 at 8:24 PM, MrNanoReef said:

#50...Happy Halloween!!

 

 

On 10/31/2017 at 8:26 PM, sofrinat said:

The "Lover's Coral"! 

 

On 10/31/2017 at 8:32 PM, Allaboutcorals said:

"The Better Half"!

 

Get it?

 

 

On 10/31/2017 at 9:03 PM, boyscoutrickybobby said:

Here is my entry to the Creative container contest, I know last minute.

 

 

Wow!  So many entries right at the end there!  I'm adding you all to the list of contestants in the first post of this thread.

 

 

On 11/1/2017 at 5:46 AM, SavaS said:

So last night while moving things in my room around I cracked my jar, probably the universe telling me that I should focus on my two current picos instead which is fine because I had put my jar on hold for a while while I work on other things. So in short if you guys could remove me from the list so people aren't checking out a cc Pico-less thread, thanks. 

So sorry to hear this!

[Felicia]

We have a total of 52 entries!  What a wonderful turnout for this competition!  I can't wait to see all these picos take shape!  The contestant list with links to each thread is up to date in the first post of this thread.

 

I believe I have everyone's entries.  Please check the contestants list in the first post of this thread and confirm that I got your entry.  If I missed anyone's entry, please let me know ASAP.

[Friendly]

8 hours ago, Felicia said:

PS: I swear I'm not trying to steal your idea @Tom@HaslettMI, I actually came home with my flask about an hour before I saw your entry 

Great minds think alike, I guess.

so then...what happened to yours then?   

[dmw913]

Hey fellow contestants and followers!!!  Hope you’re all well.

 

Just in case you missed it, I wanted to give you a heads up that PJ Reefs @pj86 just launched their new Kickstarter.

 

TWO WORDS:  MINI SEAHORSES!!!

 

Please note:  I am not associated with PJ or his project in any way.  I, quite frankly, just want this project funded so I can have mini seahorses As well as figure out how the heck PJ magnetized artemia!!!    Go check it out and sign up if you’re interested!  The faster we fund it the faster we get SEAHORSES!!!

[MedievalITGuy]

1 hour ago, Friendly said:

so then...what happened to yours then?   

Lol, my wife had expressed interest in owning some lab glasswear for party/Halloween drink cups. So when I found them at Michaels I "accidentally" came home with an extra flask.

[pj86]

@dmw913 Just to give credit where it is due, the magnetized cysts are produced by a company in the great lakes. Besides large fisheries, no one uses them in small tanks.

 

The Magnetized Container is what I came up with. Bringing it down to a small scale.

[kimberbee]

Hey all, I made and posted a one month video update on YouTube. Nothing huge is happening though, I just wanted to share.

 

 

[vlangel]

On 11/3/2017 at 5:13 PM, pj86 said:

@dmw913 Just to give credit where it is due, the magnetized cysts are produced by a company in the great lakes. Besides large fisheries, no one uses them in small tanks.

 

The Magnetized Container is what I came up with. Bringing it down to a small scale.

PJ, I watched the video on dmw's post.  I like the concept of your dwarf tank.  I of course am interested in a dwarf seahorse tank if there is a less rigorous feeding regiment.  Hatching artemia daily is more than I can commit to.

[pj86]

@vlangel Yes, the magnetized artemia makes it easy to feed them. Here is a video detailing the feeding method. I also hope hobbyist use the Magnetized container for a way to feed pico aquariums, and tiny gobies. 

 

 

[seabass]

1 hour ago, pj86 said:

@vlangel Yes, the magnetized artemia makes it easy to feed them. Here is a video detailing the feeding method. I also hope hobbyist use the Magnetized container for a way to feed pico aquariums, and tiny gobies.

That's so cool!  I'd like to try that to feed clownfish fry.

[vlangel]

3 hours ago, pj86 said:

@vlangel Yes, the magnetized artemia makes it easy to feed them. Here is a video detailing the feeding method. I also hope hobbyist use the Magnetized container for a way to feed pico aquariums, and tiny gobies. 

 

 

So if you are hoping to break into the pico market you may be open to selling the magnetized feeder alone without the the whole dwarf seahorse tank?  I would really be interested in that!

[pj86]

1 minute ago, vlangel said:

So if you are hoping to break into the pico market you may be open to selling the magnetized feeder alone without the the whole dwarf seahorse tank?  I would really be interested in that!

Yes, we will have the magnetized feeding container in 1-2 months. I'm assembling them and also partially manufacturing them. 

[vlangel]

5 minutes ago, pj86 said:

Yes, we will have the magnetized feeding container in 1-2 months. I'm assembling them and also partially manufacturing them. 

Please let me know all the details of how to acquire one when you are ready.

[TFish77]

1 hour ago, pj86 said:

Yes, we will have the magnetized feeding container in 1-2 months. I'm assembling them and also partially manufacturing them. 

 

Very cool idea and I would also be interested in that feeder and potentially the tank when it comes out. Congrats on reaching your funding goal as well! 

[Pjanssen]

With 52 contestants, this is going to be difficult to follow!

[Lula_Mae]

21 minutes ago, Pjanssen said:

With 52 contestants, this is going to be difficult to follow!

It was hard enough with the 100 days!

[Boggers]

On 11/5/2017 at 1:38 PM, pj86 said:

Yes, we will have the magnetized feeding container in 1-2 months. I'm assembling them and also partially manufacturing them. 

I would be interested in feeder as well. Great for Mandarins and pipefish.

[Friendly]

11 hours ago, Pjanssen said:

With 52 contestants, this is going to be difficult to follow!

don't worry. I'm the winner.     

[seabass]

Any word on where we need to post FTS to?  Will we be sending private messages to @Felicia to be posted into a locked thread?  Are they due by the end of each month?