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08-26-2012, 06:53 PM
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Perhaps judges can also consider how informative a photo is.
As a newb I found these contests and their copious documentation/images really helpful. I'd like to see good photography encouraged. For example, it is challenging to show how plumbing moves water around since you often can't get all the pipe in one shot and you can't see water movement in a photo. Perhaps photos with arrows and annotations that help the user understand should be rewarded. 
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08-26-2012, 08:23 PM
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I'm very much looking forward to seeing all the nanos. I'm a little concerned that the fact that there is no budget and no borrowing makes it seem more like a competition of cash. I am interested in seeing the more expensive setups but it doesn't seem like a level playing field for a competition.
Also I noticed that only a tiny number of points are based on the aesthetics of the tanks. I understand it isn't the only important quality but shouldn't it account for more than 10-20%?
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08-26-2012, 08:57 PM
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The rules as a whole makes spending thousand pointless if some one wants to spend a thousand dollars on a Skimmer fine but there's only going to be 20g for total water volume. If we create a budget its going to have to be monitored and reciepts logged someones going to have to monitor these things. Its easier to jst have nobudget and other rules in place. I know my tank is going to be skimmerless and not ran off much There's more to it then the toys you use, judges are going to look at whether or not what you buy is practical. The person who plans more according up their size will get more points then the person who just boys all the toys they can afford 
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08-26-2012, 09:02 PM
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Think of it like this one person who posts on time and posts lots of crap pics may get a 10/10 for participation and a 6/10 for pics.....the other may only post one good pic and get 10/10 but get less points for participation. The points awarded are maxed out at the numbers I posted, rarely will someone get a 10/10 or 20/20
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08-26-2012, 11:27 PM
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Oh, I think I'm going to give this a shot.
It will be a "salvage and castoffs" build. I'm going to pull my NC12 out of retirement and try to spend as little as humanly possible!
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08-27-2012, 12:45 AM
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absolutely just because there is no budget limit doesnt mean you have to spen alot , some of the nicer tanks are going to be basic as it gets. its not what you use its how well it does your system and how well it fits your plan im super excited i cant wait untill sign up i know a dozen people have messaged me saying they are going to enter this is a contest for fun guys hopefully this is something we can have every year to enjoy !!
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08-27-2012, 12:56 AM
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best way to do it is to keep it simple, the tanks are going to be small so plan your livestock and bio load accordingly ill be making a diy tiny reactor from a water bottle and maxijet for my phosphates, water changes for nitrates and essential nutrients
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