New Forum :)

[Beverly]

Thanks, Titus, for creating a new forum for FTOTM

Any questions or comments about the FTOTM can be discussed here

Here are the guidelines for submissions for those who may have missed the other postings:

We are now accepting nominations and we are looking for the following:
- tank must be at least six months old with some matured corals (except FOWLR)
- tanks can be softie, lps, sps or a mix of any of these, as well as FOWLR and frag tanks
- tanks can be any size
-submissions to be that of Canreef members

Every two months we will select from among the pool of nominees. Then we will decide on the theme and select a winner to be featured for that month.

Submissions should be made via e-mail to Christy or Muck with the following:
-two or three photos of your own tank or of someone's tank you admire
-tank owner's name and size of tank

[Willow]

does bi-monthly mean twice a month or once every 2 months?

[Beverly]

Every two months.

[rusty]

This is a very cool idea

[BCWolfen]

Originally Posted by Beverly

- tank must be at least six months old with some matured corals (except FOWLR)

Just a quick question....

Why do the tanks have to be 6 months old with matured corals. Why not leave it open to all tanks. Perhaps the chosen tank for a given month could be a brand new setup just past cycle. The article could discuss what equipment was chosen (and why), how it was assembled, setup etc etc. Then this tank could be a FTOTM 6 months later to show progression, what benefits said chosen equipment has had, drawbacks, what would the owner have done diferently(if anything).

Just a thought to stir the pot......

[Beverly]

Originally Posted by BCWolfen

Why do the tanks have to be 6 months old with matured corals. Why not leave it open to all tanks. Perhaps the chosen tank for a given month could be a brand new setup just past cycle. The article could discuss what equipment was chosen (and why), how it was assembled, setup etc etc. Then this tank could be a FTOTM 6 months later to show progression, what benefits said chosen equipment has had, drawbacks, what would the owner have done diferently(if anything).

Gerald,

The FTOTM would like to showcase a diverse collection of tanks. Featuring the same tank over and over as it matures precludes the inclusion of other tanks.

The old saying that a picture is worth a thousand words is appropriate in this situation. Basically, we are looking for tanks that will visually inspire other reefkeepers.

Yes, a newly set up tank is wonderful for the new tank owner to marvel over, look at and tinker with. But in the long run, a newly set up tank is often a pile of rock, maybe a fish or two, some teeny tiny frags, and perhaps some fancy equipment which may not be anything special for others to look at.

At six months, the corals have grown at least somewhat, if reef chemistry is carefully tended, and the tank is a more pleasing sight for others to marvel at. And if such a tank is chosen by the FTOTM Committee, the owner of the tank will have the opportunity to show off a more mature tank as well as discuss all the things he/she might have differently in the write up on the tank's features. As well, pics of the tank's growth progression over the months could certainly be included in the pics sections.

Hope that helps answer your question

[Redrover]

Question...Sent Photo's to your E-Mail add twice
both times returned...question why?
My address...caus@shaw.ca

[Snappy]

Originally Posted by Redrover

Question...Sent Photo's to your E-Mail add twice
both times returned...question why?
My address...caus@shaw.ca

Beverly isn't in the hobby or a moderator any more. Try sending them to Christy instead.

[Redrover]

New Forum..Submissions to be forword to ftotm@canreef.com...as above
E-Mail add should be changed then...make sence no

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Redrover

Question...Sent Photo's to your E-Mail add twice
both times returned...question why?
My address...caus@shaw.ca

Which address did you send them to? Why all the angry icons. A staff member could be of assistance if notified.