Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I will do my best to field questions about the upcoming Pico Contest in this thread. If you ask something that is in posted the Official Rules Thread I will more than likely herass you unendingly about it, so read the rules before asking a question. Please don't post general banter in this thread. If you want to talk about the contest, please goto the General Contest Discussion Thread (previously contest announcement thread) that is already 15 pages long. Thanks! Link to comment
Joseph14 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hey Gil I have a Digital Cam ,But Its pretty crappy so My pics of the corals, and the setup,ect. will be pretty well CRappy that ok? Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Obviously better photos are to your advantage in this contest. If you arent able to communicate how amazing your tank looks, it will be difficult to win. That said, I would say sure, you are welcome to take part with a crappy camera (as long as the community can make out ruler marks for custom category entrants). This contest (both categories) definitely relies heavily on digital images to show progress and to share your entry. Again, you may be able to borrow a better equipped camera periodically or for judging photo/s. Some cameraphones have pretty decent cameras on them now too if you happen to know someone with one. Here in socal every other person has a cameraphone. Link to comment
Travis Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I know you said it's ok to paint the BACK of the tanks in both catagories, but is it ok to also paint the BOTTUM in the custom catagory? Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Yes, you are welcome to paint the bottom of your tank in the custom category. Link to comment
Joseph14 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hey GIll Heres what my 2.5 Desktop looks like with the Cam I really dont have problems with FTS but the closeups look horrible Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 That is fine Joseph. You won't need to submit macro photography for the contest. Link to comment
Casabubu Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Can we use a larger filter (like 200gph) and tone it down using the filter intake valve in the simple catagory? Link to comment
doncb Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Can we use a larger filter (like 200gph) and tone it down using the filter intake valve in the simple catagory? From da rules: POWERHEADS AND HANG ON BACK FILTERS Participants in the stock contest will be allowed one or the other; must not exceed 160gph. This restriction allows for a broad range of Powerheads and HOB Filters. See manufacturers specs for your particular model to see if it is allowed or not. You may not modify a higher flow HOB or PH to create a flow that is within an acceptable range. Link to comment
Casabubu Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I would not be modifying the filter in any way. You know how filers usually have a flow adjuster on the intake tube? I was planning on just turning the flow down with the flow adjuster. Link to comment
doncb Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I would not be modifying the filter in any way. You know how filers usually have a flow adjuster on the intake tube? I was planning on just turning the flow down with the flow adjuster. Hadn't thought of that. The rules do limit the flow to 160gph though. Gilman? Ruling please! Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Can we use a larger filter (like 200gph) and tone it down using the filter intake valve in the simple catagory? I'm think that I'm going to go with a no on that. There are just too many filters that are outfitted with "within the rules" pumps out of the box to allow one that is not (even if there is indeed a flow control of some sort). Link to comment
mickey85 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 now...here's a rather odd question - the best lighting I have is on my empty 2.5G tank. WOuld it be possible for me to just stick my corals in there with water and a little substrate for the week, then drain it out, take everything out, take the picture, and set it up the way it should be? that might be kinda confusing...basically, what I'm asking is, for my corals' health, can I set up the tank today, then tear it down friday night or saturday, then set it up again? Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 I'm not even sure what you mean exactly, but it seems you want to switch tanks somehow during the contest. No. Either category. Your contest entry tank is supposed to be setup and running (as itself) for the contest. Link to comment
mickey85 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 no, I don't want to switch tanks during the contest. this is exactly what I want to do: I want to add water and put my corals in my tank TODAY (8/10). that means, bare bottom, minimal filtration, heat and light. I'm NOT setting up the tank. on SATURDAY (8/15) I want to tear down the tank so that I'm starting with a clean slate like everyone else, and take the picture to show that I"m starting fresh then, on SUNDAY (8/16) I want to set the same identical tank up with all the live rock, etc that I will be using in the contest... That way, my corals will be under bright lights and I don't have to watch them die for a week, but I will still be setting up my tank from scratch on saturday. Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Sure. You can have another tank and transfer frags/corals into your project tank. There will be a cutoff however for new additions at some point. Link to comment
Reefgeek Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Er... to me it sounds like he wants to set up his 2.5 now, then take it all down on saturday to snap the entry pic and set it all back up again. Head start? Link to comment
mickey85 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 that's what I want to do. I don't mean for it to be a head start, and it certainly won't, as the only pieces that are going into the tank NOW are wee little frags. As I said, there isn't any setup involved, it will be 3 rocks with frags on them, and the equipment. the LR and such would go in on sunday. Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Er... to me it sounds like he wants to set up his 2.5 now, then take it all down on saturday to snap the entry pic and set it all back up again. Head start? There is no real difference in someone setting up a tank to hold frags for the contest and someone who has a display tank that they plan on moving frags and/or liverock from to their contest tank. I don't see a problem with this. ps mickey. please change your avatar to something with less panties thanks. Link to comment
mickey85 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 thanks for the info. BTW, is the avatar better? Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 heh better yes. thanks Link to comment
Casabubu Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Awesome avatar mickey85. So when will we get a "Pico contest" forum? Link to comment
Travis Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Hey Gil, are Skimmers OK for the Custom Cat.? Link to comment
Xytrix01 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 ^^^ *awaiting answer...^^^ Link to comment
Gilman Posted October 11, 2005 Author Share Posted October 11, 2005 Hey Gil, are Skimmers OK for the Custom Cat.? Yes....as are calcium reactors, nilsen reactors, kalk reactors, nuclear reactors, etc. Link to comment
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