nano-contest this year??

[reefwars]

is there going to be one again? :mrgreen:

[Snaz]

I would like to hear if past participants are still running their contest nanos...Who has theirs still running? Pics?

[reefwars]

I would like to hear if past participants are still running their contest nanos...Who has theirs still running? Pics?



i would also like to see that:)

feel free to post them here if anyones still running them:)

[reefwars]

???????

[ElGuappo]

i was wondering about this myself.. no sorry my critter cornucopia from contest one is long gone... i moved;-)

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[Nano]

Nano wants to know if there will be a nano competion for Nano to compete in......... Yikes I shouldn't speak in the third person

[Madmak]

Nano = <500G??

[reefwars]

lets do it, it's been 2 yrs since the last one :P

[Nano]

lets do it, it's been 2 yrs since the last one :P

+1 something I feel I could compete in finally

[reefwars]

yeah looks like good fun and im itching to set up a nano:P

[fragbox.ca]

I want to start a new nano!!
here is my current tank

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i404/marc3lo19/TOTM/FinalFts.jpg

[reefwars]

so anyplans to keeping this alive??

[Proteus]

Id be in for that although my goal is to get color back since playing with light to find right height vs percentage.

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/titus991/3AB69EEC-4DC2-4CF6-A1F3-4E0CF9A3F22D-584-0000017806BFA117.jpg

[Nano]

Guess i better get a good fts

[windcoast reefs]

Yeah I think this is a great idea! Just got my nano up and running finally!

[don.ald]

so anyplans to keeping this alive??

How does it work? What are the rules?

[reefwars]

there seems to be alot of interest as ive spoke to a dozen canreef users who have said they would love to participate.

here is a link to the last nano contest.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=59720




if canreef staff doesnt have the time to do the contest maybe we as members can host one ourselves , i woldnt mind doing the legwork if we can get something solid down:) cheers all

[reefwars]

Yeah I think this is a great idea! Just got my nano up and running finally!

same here id love to show it off some more hehehe:P:P

[Aquattro]

if canreef staff doesnt have the time to do the contest maybe we as members can host one ourselves , i woldnt mind doing the legwork if we can get something solid down:) cheers all

I was just going to suggest that. I recall the last one kinda fell apart by the end and Christy just shook her head at the mention of doing it again, so...:)

[reefwars]

anyone have some suggestions for rules or want to elaborate on the rules from previous contests??


i think the size should be increased to 40g and under, and that tanks built within the last year should be allowed to enter:P (provided you have a journal thread or another post with pics proving your tank is under 1 yr old)

[reefwars]

I was just going to suggest that. I recall the last one kinda fell apart by the end and Christy just shook her head at the mention of doing it again, so...:)


i can do it for sure hell i spend all day on here anyways lol , i dont think money should be involved, bragging rights(possible snappy badge next to your name) is enough:)

if i came up with a contest that everyone can enjoy is it possible to have it in its own sub-forumn like the other contests so its easy to find and use??:)

[Proteus]

Entry fee?
Prize?

Seperate for Sps,lps or guys that have frag rooms coral;)

[Aquattro]

i can do it for sure hell i spend all day on here anyways lol , i dont think money should be involved, bragging rights(possible snappy badge next to your name) is enough:)

if i came up with a contest that everyone can enjoy is it possible to have it in its own sub-forumn like the other contests so its easy to find and use??:)

We could probably figure these things out..

[reefwars]

Entry fee?
Prize?

Seperate for Sps,lps or guys that have frag rooms coral;)

we could have an entry fee i guess its something we should vote oni dont mind paying the fee but if it will deter anyone from joining i dont thinnk it would be necessary. would be nice for everyone to be able to join.

ill come up with some rules and details/requirements tongiht using the old guidlines and ill post them tomorrow and see what you all think. once we get a solid rule guideline down we can start a sign-up sheet.

once we have enough people signed up we can start the contest and ill then bug brad to give us our own sub-forumn or sticky:P

how long does everyone think this contest should be for? 6 mths, 3mths ,9mths or a year???


maybe a shorter contest would be better so as we dont lose interest after so many months??

[sphelps]

Ditch the entry fee, competition and rules. Last one went bad because too many rules/guidelines like a budget that made no sense. Voting on such contests becomes more of popularity contest than anything else, hardly decides a winner which isn't needed anyway.

Set a limit on volume and make it so you have to start fresh. So no entering takes you already have running. 40g seems slightly rediculous for volume, I think most agree less than 20gallons is more along the lines of a nano. That's it really, think it be fun to see what people can create for the pure fun of it and wanting to participate. Change the name to 2012 nano build or something along those lines. People could continue to update threads for years if they feel like it and if it goes well could become a yearly tradition each year setting off a new set of nano build threads.

That is all :mrgreen:

[Borderjumper]

Ditch the entry fee, competition and rules. Last one went bad because too many rules/guidelines like a budget that made no sense. Voting on such contests becomes more of popularity contest than anything else, hardly decides a winner which isn't needed anyway.

Set a limit on volume and make it so you have to start fresh. So no entering takes you already have running. 40g seems slightly rediculous for volume, I think most agree less than 20gallons is more along the lines of a nano. That's it really, think it be fun to see what people can create for the pure fun of it and wanting to participate. Change the name to 2012 nano build or something along those lines. People could continue to update threads for years if they feel like it and if it goes well could become a yearly tradition each year setting off a new set of nano build threads.

That is all :mrgreen:

I agree. 20 gallon or less ( including sump ) and tank has to be started from scratch for the contest

[riceboy]

Im up for a contest starting a 12" cube at work lol

[reefwars]

Ditch the entry fee, competition and rules. Last one went bad because too many rules/guidelines like a budget that made no sense. Voting on such contests becomes more of popularity contest than anything else, hardly decides a winner which isn't needed anyway.

Set a limit on volume and make it so you have to start fresh. So no entering takes you already have running. 40g seems slightly rediculous for volume, I think most agree less than 20gallons is more along the lines of a nano. That's it really, think it be fun to see what people can create for the pure fun of it and wanting to participate. Change the name to 2012 nano build or something along those lines. People could continue to update threads for years if they feel like it and if it goes well could become a yearly tradition each year setting off a new set of nano build threads.

That is all :mrgreen:

I agree. 20 gallon or less ( including sump ) and tank has to be started from scratch for the contest

ok sounds good to me we can do 20g or less and a from scratch build if everyone likes.

i agree with scrapping the budget and less rules the better , this should be a fun non stressfull contest:)

[reefwars]

Im up for a contest starting a 12" cube at work lol


its on buddy:P

[riceboy]

its on buddy:P

Done deal I'll start taking pics for my entry lol

[ElGuappo]

i was in on the first contest and here's my 2 pennies.

total volume... does it include external overflows, sumps? make it known.

imo no existing tanks... isn't the whole point of this to see a tank from startup to the end date? also levels the playing field. you could use these tanks if you want to empty and start anew.

budget.. i wouldn't include glass (unless starfire.. add the difference), plumbing or stands in this.. just lights, skimmer,heater, doser pumps/ph's etc. and yes livestock too. again keep the playing field fair. all expenses should be shown. Use an online retailer or two ( any, maybe even an American one) for pricing. level playing field and all...

just my thoughts..

i may be in.. its debatable.

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[reefwars]

i was in on the first contest and here's my 2 pennies.

total volume... does it include external overflows, sumps? make it known.

imo no existing tanks... isn't the whole point of this to see a tank from startup to the end date? also levels the playing field. you could use these tanks if you want to empty and start anew.

budget.. i wouldn't include glass (unless starfire.. add the difference), plumbing or stands in this.. just lights, skimmer,heater, doser pumps/ph's etc. and yes livestock too. again keep the playing field fair. all expenses should be shown. Use an online retailer or two ( any, maybe even an American one) for pricing. level playing field and all...

just my thoughts..

i may be in.. its debatable.

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thank for the input , so from scratch it is, tonight ill do up a rough idea and we can adjust as we all feel needed.ill make it so sign up has to be done for oct1 and then we can start:)

[reefwars]

anymore suggestions or ideas anyone while were in the creating stages????

[Nano]

LOL damn. I'm nit gonna build a new tank haha. I'm out :(

[reefwars]

LOL damn. I'm nit gonna build a new tank haha. I'm out :(


goodtime to empty it out and start from scratch:p

[Proteus]

LOL damn. I'm nit gonna build a new tank haha. I'm out :(

Yeh I'm not tearing down. I like the idea of a fun contest for appeal. Knowing what I spent on equip seems like a contest of fortune. I understand listing equipment as there are some damn techy nanos, but don't feel it should sway into a comp. I would base it on appeal and growth and maybe crashes during

My tanks been up for two months if that's not new enough I'll just have to spectate

[lockrookie]

LOL damn. I'm nit gonna build a new tank haha. I'm out :(

dude buy yourself a cheap 5g tank and have fun it doesnt need to be expensive it just has to sustian life for a certian period of time... im in on this one and will be building from ground up as usuall hehe..

here is an example of a nano that is cost effective but most likely wont win

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac3SVHpuPhw&feature=fvw


or just for fun great for reefer meets

http://www.gadgetking.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/image29.png

even more fun also great at reefer meets lol

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_kIWY2DV0KnE/TI2mSww_IAI/AAAAAAAAHjU/k3zlEJVA70Q/Weird%20bras%203.jpg

[reefwars]

bullsh*t.....


i just spent the last 3hrs typin out a contest and when i went to post it it said my "token" was up?? now ive lost all i wrote and i have no ambition to spend another 3hrs writing it out again:( maybe ill do it again but wont be tonight:(

[reefwars]

completely rotted i spent all last night writing it up and half today typing it:( grrr

[don.ald]

[QUOTE=reefwars;739957] "token" was up??

does this have somthin to do with the "devil".

[reefwars]

[quote=reefwars;739957] "token" was up??

does this have somthin to do with the "devil".


i honestly think he had part to do with it lol anyways i will type it upagain and copy and paste it onto a fresh post, i do have it written down as a back up just didnt figure my post time can run out lol oh well ill get to it again:P:P

[lockrookie]

[quote=don.ald;739960]


i honestly think he had part to do with it lol anyways i will type it upagain and copy and paste it onto a fresh post, i do have it written down as a back up just didnt figure my post time can run out lol oh well ill get to it again:P:P

Token was up due to the time frame it took the site kinda lofts you out sorta. Save yourself grief write it up in note pad or something. Copy and paste I feel your pain


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[lockrookie]

And see I need to read more you already said copy and paste.....I need a drink


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[dave_C]

Can anyone enter in this?:wink:

Thanks Dave

[reefwars]

Can anyone enter in this?:wink:

Thanks Dave


you bet dave , members, staff and sponsors.... its open to everyone:P

im typing up the contest today and gonna try a second time to post it lol stay tuned folks!!

[dave_C]

you bet dave , members, staff and sponsors.... its open to everyone:P

im typing up the contest today and gonna try a second time to post it lol stay tuned folks!!

ok I am in but you should set a budget I have a way of letting things get out of contral:redface:


this should be fun, never setup a small tank before lol

[riceboy]

ok I am in but you should set a budget I have a way of letting things get out of contral:redface:


this should be fun, never setup a small tank before lol

Lol screw that u need to finish ur big tank at home. Or come out racing with me lol.

[dave_C]

Lol screw that u need to finish ur big tank at home. Or come out racing with me lol.

If you can somehow turn a day into 30 hours I can get it done next week lol

there just is not enough time in a day right now for me too look after that beast:redface:

[riceboy]

Lol I hear ya I'm at work for around 12hrs a day that's y I decided on setting up a tank at work lol

[reefwars]

heres my rough draft please copy and paste the contest ive drawn out and change or make any suggestions, we have almost a week untill sign up starts:P

this is just a rough copy i wont make it so complicated when i start the threads, i was going to do a no holds barred but honestly if theres no rules this wont be a contest, im up for some serious competition if anyone wants to bring it.



lets have a real reef contest not a popularity contest ,im all ears what do you think??

[reefwars]

canreef nano contest 2012
　
hey guys, we as members decided this year to host our own nano contest for 2012. the contest will be open to all members , staff , and sponsors. there will be no entry fee for the contest, but to keep this as a contest and not to fall apart there will be a few rules and guidelines to follow. the contest duration will be for 6 mths starting oct1 2012. we will have sign up untill sept 25th after that date there will be no new entries.
　
here is a runthrough of what the rules and requirements are and how the contest will work, lets get as many people we can to sign up for the contest, the more cotestants we have the more fun it will be. if we can get enough interest im sure we can even get a prize lined up:P
　
rules/requirements:
　
total water volume- 20 us gallons
this includes sumps,overflows,tubing....basically anything that holds water connected to your system including hob filters and hob reactors.
its simple, fill a 20g bin and thats your total water to use(evaporation or ato water is not to be included, if you wish to fill a tub or resevoir with FRESH water that is fine and will not count as part of your 20g.
tank has to be a complete fresh start:
the build has to be from complete scratch, you dont need to build the tank your self , you dont need to buy new its up to you where the tank comes from or even what you use as a tank but it is expected to be dry prior to oct15th 2012
updating and record keeping:
throughout the contest there will be a few dates where you will have to update your journal and provide a fulltank shot. whenever new livestock is added or anychanges made in your tank(good or bad) should be wrote down, we want to hear all about the good things you buy and any of the bad things that happen. since this will be viewed by members and all sorts of people alike the more detail you put into your journal the more feedback you will get:) pictures are going to play a large part in this contest as well , so if you arnt camera savy(like me and my phone:P) then asking a friend to take pics is another option.there will be certain dates where a fts and some close ups need to be posted, failure to follow the deadlines would result in loss of points.
no budget:
there is no budget for the contest , you just have to stay wihin the rules, so if your giant $3500reactor holds 15g then your only gonna be left with 5g to use so think wisely on the tank sizes you all choose and what equipment you decide to run. conserving water counts here:P
　
no borrowing:
you cannot borrow anything from someone to use for the contest this includes livestock or equipment, you must purchase, already own or diy the things you need for your tank. when ever changes are made to your tank you need to note down the changes on the following update thread. cameras are allowed to be borrowed from whomever.
no changing tank sizes:
once the contest starts you cannot change your tank size, leaks can be repaired but if your tiny tank falls apart thats it your out:P if you are doing a custom tank and it breaks before the fill date from cutting or whatever else you can replace the tank as long as its the same as the one that broke and you can have it filled by the filldate:P

points!!!
the contest will run on a point system where a handfull of anonymous judges will watch the contest and read through the journals and award points per category.
here is how the point system goes:
　
design and planning- 20pts-
judges are going to look at how well you pre planned your nano and how much thought you put into your tank throughout the contest. your tanks layout and stock list are going to be monitored so put some thought into what you want to achive:P
sustainability-20pts-
how well your little ecosytem does will be looked at as a whole, did you lose much livestock, did your plan go as "planned" that sorta stuff. having animals starve to death in your little tank will get you less points then the person who planned the right livestock for their little tanks and had them survive.....no need to kill anything folks:P
　
participation and record keeping-20pts-
did you provide updates on the required dates and did you log all mishaps and adventures, if you spent alot of time on your little build and keep good records points are coming your way:P
diversity-20pts-
how much diversity is in your tank did you create a full ecosytem with many types of critteres that thrive as a whole or did you spaz out for the kenya trees?? points for diversity!!
public poll-10pts-
all the cotestants tanks will be placed in a poll for canreef members and users to vote on as their favorite at the end of the contest. (good time to set up 34 accounts:P)
phtography-10pts-
judges will look at your pictures and fulltank shots and award points on your photog skillz!!
　
　
　
contest timeline:
the contest duration is for 6mths, below is a timeline and scheduling log for updates and requirements:
sept 1rst - sept 25th /2012-
sign up for the contest, after the 25th no more entrys will be taken in:P
october 1rst/2012- official start date for contest:
all contestants names will be logged and contestants must start a journal and call their journal their "username" plus "2012 nano contest entry"
example: "reefwars 2012 nano contest entry"
in your first post explain your ideas and your goals, no pics are needed and smack talk is welcome :P:P
you should add a link to your nano build thread at the bottom of your signature so others can find your build easily:)
　
oct15th /2012- empty tank shots:
on this date some pics of your dry empty tanks and what ever equipment you may have is to be provided. feel free to ask questions and get others opinions on your ideas:)
　
nov1rst/2012- official fill date:
on this date your tank should be filled with water , all plumbing done and be a running system. no livestock or rock is to be in your tank at this time. a pic of the tank running with water and the plumbing are to be provided.
nov15th/2012-rock and design placment:
by this date your little tank needs to have rock in it and sand (if using sand) , no corals fis or inverts are to be in your tank at this time just rock. a fulltank shot of your layout and structure are to be provided.
dec1rst2012-livestock additions-
if you were smart you started adding rock right after the filldate, so thats a month and now you can add livestock if you feel your tank can do so. a record of what livestock you choose needs to be noted .
jan3rd/2013- livestock additions and updates:
an update on the additons you have added, how well things are doing in your little nano. you may provide pics if you like but are not required....but may sway the judges a bit;P
january 15th/2013- first official full tankshots and clos ups:
its the first time you are required to post fulltank shots since youve added your first livestock, things should now be looking good and pics taken along the way.
a recent fulltank shot and some close ups are to be provided on this date:)
feb15th/2013- fulltank shots and livestock updates:
　
its been a month so whats new with your little tank, the contest is winding down so lets get some good pics in. video of your tank would help the judges see it from your eyes;P
a recent fulltank shot and some close ups are to be provided on this date
march15th/2013- final fulltank shot and livestock update
this is it folks your last chance to add pics ,videos, despcriptions or thanks, after this date no more post are required and the judges will be making their decisions:)
　
march 20th/2013 march 25th/2013- public poll
we will have a public poll on the 20th for users to vote on their favorite nanos. the poll will end on the 25th of march
march 15th to april1rst- judges are to look over the threads are decide a winner.
　
good luck all!!

[reefwars]

im gonna ask 5 people in different provinces to be judges and follow along the contest. these judges will be randomly picked from the user lists and will not be in participation in any way including posts of any kind.

[bignose]

I'm not playing ball but I can't wait to see this contest. Good luck to everyone!