Getting ready for the rules for the nano contest

[perpetual98]

Welcome to the Nano contest forum. We can't really call it a build-off because we're not all starting from scratch with a rigid set of rules. This contest will be more of a friendly nano tank competition and just about everyone can play as long as their display tank is the right size. I still need to bounce these ideas off of Dakar and Reef_Angel, but here's the tentative rules that I've come up with from previous discussions. A finalized version will be posted, well, when they're finalized. :)

Tentative Rules:

1. Display size no larger than 30 gallons
2. Sump no larger than display, and not shared with another tank.
3. Tentative start date of December 1st, not sure about the end date (open for discussion)
4. Contest ends probably mid-summer of 2006
5. Mandatory build photos if the tank is starting from scratch
6. At minimum, monthly tank pictures (the more the better) along with tank updates
7. Detailed descriptions of equipment.

What other ideas to people have? I'm open to discussion.

Thanks!
Eric

[graphixx]

Eric, that sounds like you have got it pretty much covered. I would do a monthly update for sure and I would have the participants have to include at least 2 to 3 pics of the tank, so the judges and everyone else can really get a good look at these tanks.
now this contest is open to those who allready have nano's??? If so I would make them post pics of their tanks when the contest begins. So the judges and everyone else can see how they progessed through the alotted time.

Good luck to all

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perpetual98

Do you have a starting date set yet?

[graphixx]

we also need to get a final draft of the rules too if we could

[dakar]

perpetual98

Do you have a starting date set yet?

here ya go sharpshooter;



3. Tentative start date of December 1st, not sure about the end date (open for discussion)



;) ;)

[Sweetpea]

I've got a couple of questions:

(1) Are the tentative rules going to become the final rules?

(2) Where will we post our updates & pics? Since my tank has been set up since July, I was thinking about adding a new page to my website specifically devoted to the growth of my tank from the beginning up to the start date. Perhaps we could have blogs here on CR dedicated to the contest...

[perpetual98]

Unless people have some problems with the 'tentative' rules, they'll become the final rules. I'm open for feedback, so if anyone has anything to add or change, let's discuss. :)

Eric

[perpetual98]

Bumpity bump bump

[graphixx]

I like sweetpeas idea about the blogs! I am sure Dakar and Angel will create a specific slot for the nano contest. I am sure Perpetual will have a final draft of the rules for everyone. I think this is going to be fun, I am really excited to see the growth and maturity of all of the tanks!!!!1

[jojo]

I think that progress should determin the winner. I will be starting a 10 gal nano inf Jan. or Feb. I will not be able to compete with a tank that is six months or a year old. Better idea maby there could be sub catagorys(sp) for pre established and from scratch tanks. just an idea though.

I'm jojo22 but didn't realize I wasn't logged in.

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Today is December 1st are we ready to start?

[perpetual98]

I think we're ready. How should we proceed to let people know who is entering and whatnot? Should everyone who is entering start their own topic with some pictures?

[graphixx]

I think you could do that, have the top read: "your name here" nano entry

[graphixx]

I would also post a final draft of the rules to

[dakar]

Agreed, use this forum for all entries, each entrant create themself a thread and update it as they seem fit, or as required by the rules...

though the blog idea would be great as well, multiple blogs for each member will be a thing for the future, a LOT of programming needed.

Eric, create a new thread with the final rules and "sticky it" so this will fall off to the bottom.

[Reef_Angel]

That's a good idea, and it will also give Dave & I a chance to put our final stamp of approval on them before the contest begins. I can't wait to see what everyone has put together! Thanks Perpetual for headingup this project idea. I bet you didn't plan on making up the rules and everything about the contest, but when an idea comes from a brilliant mind, we give you some free rein to tailor it to your taste! Have fun!

....Angel :angel7:

PS. Perpetual...talk to me about a cool prize idea! Thanks!

[perpetual98]

Are we cool with the tentative rules becoming the final rules?

[graphixx]

I have not seen anybody posting their entries?????? It still started dec 1st right????

[Sweetpea]

I am building a historty page on my website... then I will post the link and begin the thread for the updates!