kekke1082 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 This is the first time I've ever considered entering one of the contests and have the means to do so! Since my "office" is currently my living room since we're working from home still. I'll be taking a trip to the storage unit today ro grab some materials and get ready to start a thread! 9 Quote Link to comment
Merthynia Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Well, I just discovered this thread! I’m off to a conference tonight, but when I return I think I may have to join this contest! It’s great timing since my heater went rogue in the 3 gal and destroyed most of the contents 2 days ago. 😞 3 3 Quote Link to comment
The Rainy Day Aquarium Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I'll throw my hat in the ring... just let me find my hat. 3 4 Quote Link to comment
kekke1082 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 And here it is! The link to my first official nano reef contest! 4 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Apparently the logos in the contest journal template revert to their original size when being pasted into a new journal. And while it's possible to resize them yourself, I've created smaller logos, so that they don't dominate the journal pages using unedited graphics. The following post/template contains the new graphics... 3 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Contest Journal Title Introduction or summary... Current Full Tank Shot: [Photo 📸 Here] Contest Entry Picture: [Photo 📸 Here] Equipment: Tank... Livestock: Coral... Highlight Links: Note: To get the URL, click on the Share icon "" in the top right corner that post. Conclusion, summary, or thanks... Reefin' 9 to 5, Brought to you by: & 3 1 Quote Link to comment
The Rainy Day Aquarium Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I found my hat 🤠 See the adventure here 9 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT: Quick-view Pic/Summary (for voting) Contest quick-view pics/summaries (due on Sunday May 15, 2022) will include the following: I'll provide your Username and Contest Thread Title (which I'll link to your contest journal) Required: One Primary Photo* Optional: A mix of Up to 200 words**, and Up to Two Additional Pics* * No videos allowed; however, animated GIFs will be accepted. Pictures can also be a photo collage if combined into a single photo file. ** Linked text is allowed. Photos can be a full tank shot, an overhead view, pic of the filtration, a DIY project, a collage of different livestock, etc. Descriptions exceeding 200 words will be truncated, and only (the first) three photo files will be included in your quick-view summary. A photo is required to be included in the voting. These photos and optional brief descriptions must be sent to me by May 15, 2022 (providing voters with a quick-view or reminder of your project). More detailed information should be included in your initial contest journal post, possibly including things like: Additional pictures Project goals Full summary of the project Video tour Equipment list with specifications Current livestock Links to key posts Your maintenance routine Things you've learned or what you wish you had done differently Future plans for your entry Voters will be encouraged to read through the contestants' initial posts prior to voting. Obviously, this deadline is still quite some time away, but keep this in mind when updating your initial post. A reminder to send in your quick-view summaries will be sent out prior to the end of the contest. Reefin' 9 to 5 - Office Nano Contest is brought to you by: & 5 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Just a reminder that you can check out our current contestants by clicking on the following tag: 1 Quote Link to comment
MainelyReefer Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 🤔 seems the IM10 has gotten the green light for meeting contest rules, could the same be said about a WB10? I know for fact it fits less than 10g even without aqua scape. Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 2 hours ago, MainelyReefer said: 🤔 seems the IM10 has gotten the green light for meeting contest rules, could the same be said about a WB10? I know for fact it fits less than 10g even without aqua scape. A Waterbox CUBE 10 is 13.8"×14.2"×13.8". Plug that into the approved tank volume calculator, and you get 11.71 gallons. This doesn't account for the glass thickness, however, that wouldn't reduce it by at least 2.21 gallons. Per their specifications, the CUBE 10 has an aquarium volume of 10.9 gallons. Even if you go by their "10", it's over the approved volume. So the Waterbox CUBE 10 is not between 4.50 US gallons and 9.50 US gallons, and (unmodified) does NOT qualify for this particular competition. However, the Waterbox CLEAR MINI 10 has a stated aquarium volume of 9.2 gallons, and DOES qualify. Again, I'll accept the manufacturer's stated volume, or plugging in the inside dimensions into the approved tank volume calculator, or by completely filling on odd shaped object (like a vase) with a measured amount of water. Quote Link to comment
MainelyReefer Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, seabass said: A Waterbox CUBE 10 is 13.8"×14.2"×13.8". Plug that into the approved tank volume calculator, and you get 11.71 gallons. This doesn't account for the glass thickness, however, that wouldn't reduce it by at least 2.21 gallons. Per their specifications, the CUBE 10 has an aquarium volume of 10.9 gallons. Even if you go by their "10", it's over the approved volume. So the Waterbox CUBE 10 is not between 4.50 US gallons and 9.50 US gallons, and (unmodified) does NOT qualify for this particular competition. However, their CLEAR MINI 10 has a stated aquarium volume of 9.2 gallons, and DOES qualify. Again, I'll accept the manufacturer's stated volume, or plugging in the inside dimensions into the approved tank volume calculator, or by completely filling on odd shaped object (like a vase) with a measured amount of water. Just measured mine and the dimensions are even bigger than what you posted🤮 thanks for your educated response and taking the time to track down what I didn’t 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, MainelyReefer said: Just measured mine and the dimensions are even bigger than what you posted🤮 thanks for your educated response and taking the time to track down what I didn’t Thanks. Maybe they modified it recently. Just following up as an example: Given 3/16" glass, I figure the CUBE 10's inner dimensions are 13.42" x 13.82" x 13.61" or 10.93 gallons Assuming 3/16" partitions, the main divider would be 13.82" x 0.19" x 13.61" or 0.15 gallons Two 13.61" x 0.19" x 3.1" chamber partitions would be 0.06 gallons So the total capacity (including the partitions) would be 10.93 - 0.15 - 0.06, or 10.72 gallons Quote Link to comment
MainelyReefer Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 5 minutes ago, seabass said: Thanks. Maybe they modified it recently. Just following up as an example: Given 3/16" glass, I figure the CUBE 10's inner dimensions are 13.42" x 13.82" x 13.61" or 10.93 gallons Assuming 3/16" partitions, the main divider would be 13.82" x 0.19" x 13.61" or 0.15 gallons Two 13.61" x 0.19" x 3.1" chamber partitions would be 0.06 gallons So the total capacity (including the partitions) would be 10.93 - 0.15 - 0.06, or 10.72 gallons Lost me in the numbers but I trust you, again thanks for the detailed response 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 Looking this up for someone tonight. Here is another tank which qualifies: Lifegard CRYSTAL Rimless Low Iron Ultra Clear Aquarium (9.63 gallons, 17.72" x 10.63" 11.81"). They calculated the tank volume from the outer dimensions (versus the inner dimensions). And since they use 5mm glass, the inner dimensions would be 17.33" x 10.25" x 11.61", making the actual volume capacity only 8.93 gallons. 3 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 For a shallow tank, there is a UNS shallow 5 gallon ultra clear rimless aquarium: ULTUM NATURE SYSTEMS 45S Dimensions: Length: 17.71" Width: 11.02" Height: 7.09" Glass thickness: 5mm Volume: 5 gallons 3 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Hmmmm look what i found today in the office..... 2 3 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ratvan said: Hmmmm look what i found today in the office..... YES! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, seabass said: YES! giving it serious thought at the moment, would prefer to have it in the office as opposed to another at home 2 1 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, Ratvan said: giving it serious thought at the moment, would prefer to have it in the office as opposed to another at home Or both? 🤔 2 Quote Link to comment
Ratvan Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Just now, seabass said: Or both? 🤔 Nah the cost of electric as well as livestock has pretty much made me decide to have the 9to5 in the office or not at all, will keep Mantis Manor going and look for local bargain frags but other than that my hobby budget has taken a huge hit lately. Also actively looking to give my Betta set up away 1 3 Quote Link to comment
seabass Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 9/16/2021 at 4:33 PM, seabass said: NANO-REEF'S KUNG FU PANDA CARBOY CHALLENGE! This could get good. Quote Link to comment
Merthynia Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Here is my entry! 6 Quote Link to comment
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