Contest #2

rocketlily · #1 04-14-2009, 07:33 PM

No comments yet, but I want to follow along on this one.

Canuckgod420 · #2 04-14-2009, 07:37 PM

did I miss something?

What contest are we talking about?

michika · #3 04-14-2009, 07:45 PM

This is for the Canreef Nano Contest. Here is a link to the original one.

sphelps · #4 04-14-2009, 08:00 PM

Shorter deadline, six months is too long for a nano IMO, and less constraints would be good. Perhaps limit total system volume and nothing else

michika · #5 04-14-2009, 09:06 PM

I like that suggestion.

So by shorter deadline, are you thinking like 3 months, 4 months?

E.g. build a tank with a budget of XXX that does not exceed a total system volume of 50g? Is that what you're thinking?

rocketlily · #6 04-14-2009, 09:15 PM

I agree with a shorter running time, but a longer preparation, building tank time. I also don't think a Nano contest should be done during the summer due to heating issues, unless you are allowing tying in to your main system. Isn't a nano traditionally under 20 gal?

michika · #7 04-14-2009, 09:18 PM

Depends on your definition of what the nano is. Is it just the display tank, or is it the total system volume?

What would you suggest then? 2 months for prep & build, and 2 months for the system to mature?

I personally don't care if we run it in the summer or not because I don't have heat issues. However, it is something to take into consideration.