ereefer Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I agree thats a very good idea Thank you. Why don't we go the distance and go for a year long contest? have a three week getting equipment around time and take an obscure picture on the contest start date and have photo's submitted once every 2 weeks???? Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thank you. Why don't we go the distance and go for a year long contest? have a three week getting equipment around time and take an obscure picture on the contest start date and have photo's submitted once every 2 weeks???? how about this: 1 month to build the tank 1 month cycle (for people who are starting totally new systems) months 3 - 12 for tank maturation Link to comment
ereefer Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 how about this:1 month to build the tank 1 month cycle (for people who are starting totally new systems) months 3 - 12 for tank maturation Sounds good, I say 12 month maturation. OK, Rules 5 gal is open, so rules on sump size are really all that apply...??? 10 gal stock, what lighting? pc i assume? Nightlights, sump? skimmer? etc? Link to comment
Casabubu Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 how about 5-8 open. More variety. Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 5 gal is open, so rules on sump size are really all that apply...??? so should it be 5g display + 5g sump? also, how should custom tanks be dealt with? since an aga 5.5g isn't really 5.5g, should the volume of cutsom tanks have to be equal to the volume of an aga 5.5g? Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 do i get to play this time? why not? Link to comment
aussieboy Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Thank you. Why don't we go the distance and go for a year long contest? have a three week getting equipment around time and take an obscure picture on the contest start date and have photo's submitted once every 2 weeks???? I like it your an idea's man maybe a month to get the equipment together? i like it all a 5gal custom sounds great an i already have a 5 gal Link to comment
ereefer Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 I like it your an idea's man maybe a month to get the equipment together? i like it all a 5gal custom sounds great an i already have a 5 gal What stipulations on the 10 gal though? I am concerned with the lighting issue, this will detirmine what corals can really be kept. Also 5 gal with 5 gal sump sounds good. Maximum water volume of 10 gal. so if you have a 5.5 then water volume in sump can only be 4.5? why not just say max 12 with skimmer and sump and plumbing in consideration. Is it ok to run a 5g sump on the 10 gal? sorry just a few loose thoughts Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Also 5 gal with 5 gal sump sounds good. Maximum water volume of 10 gal. so if you have a 5.5 then water volume in sump can only be 4.5? why not just say max 12 with skimmer and sump and plumbing in consideration. when people talk about a 5g tank they usually mean a 5.5 (at least if they are talking about AGA), so a 5.5g display and a 5.5g sump? Link to comment
ereefer Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 when people talk about a 5g tank they usually mean a 5.5 (at least if they are talking about AGA), so a 5.5g display and a 5.5g sump? yes, sounds good. Let's talk about the 10 gal category Link to comment
Lofty Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 What about another pico? Say like less than 3 gallons total volume? Because i want a tank for my computer desk, and something that small would look nice Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 What about another pico? Say like less than 3 gallons total volume? Because i want a tank for my computer desk, and something that small would look nice see custom 5.5g Link to comment
ereefer Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 see custom 5.5g I guess we have ourselves two categories....... Time for a new poll huh? Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I guess we have ourselves two categories....... Time for a new poll huh? well, i'm gonna do a custom5.5 whether it it part of a contest ornot, it would be nice to do it in conjunction with a contest though Link to comment
ereefer Posted May 10, 2006 Author Share Posted May 10, 2006 well, i'm gonna do a custom5.5 whether it it part of a contest ornot, it would be nice to do it in conjunction with a contest though I get my tax return friday, it's on now! do i get to play this time? why not? Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 I get my tax return friday, it's on now! spent mine months ago gonna have to work some overtime to afford this tank! Link to comment
Lofty Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 see custom 5.5g Ohhh OK, so the 5.5 custom is anything below 5.5? Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Ohhh OK, so the 5.5 custom is anything below 5.5? no, but it was pretty much already decided that we would be doing a 5.5 and a 10, so the 3g you suggested is close to the 5.5g. I guess we could add a third category, but the more categories we add, the fewer people will participate in each category. Link to comment
Lofty Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Oh ok I would just join in the 5.5 then If i made it L shaped it would fit in Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Oh ok I would just join in the 5.5 then If i made it L shaped it would fit in or really tall maybe! plus, this definitely isn't solidified or anythng. more than anything, i think this thread is full of overexcited people (including myself) who want to at least talka bout a contest even if we can'thave one right now. i'm guessing it will be at least a few months before there is any official talk of a new contest. Link to comment
Lofty Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 or really tall maybe! plus, this definitely isn't solidified or anythng. more than anything, i think this thread is full of overexcited people (including myself) who want to at least talka bout a contest even if we can'thave one right now. i'm guessing it will be at least a few months before there is any official talk of a new contest. Yeah Gives a while to stir up some ideas anyhow A tall L shape....hmmm now ya got me going Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Yeah Gives a while to stir up some ideas anyhow A tall L shape....hmmm now ya got me going yep, unfortunately i have already formulated my ideas and WANT TO START MY NEW TANK!!! oh well, patience Link to comment
aussieboy Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 yep, unfortunately i have already formulated my ideas and WANT TO START MY NEW TANK!!! oh well, patience Im in the same boat, already gorne and got a MH for this contest an all the parts to make a DIY Skimmer, i need some patience aswell might just go play with my car for a while Link to comment
andykee Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Im in the same boat, already gorne and got a MH for this contest an all the parts to make a DIY Skimmer, i need some patience aswell might just go play with my car for a while yeah, i need to finish this semester before i dive into a new tank! luckily i only have a week or so left. Link to comment
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