Hi All,
I’ve not really commented on the build off topic, but Jason has talked at me of every possible angle, rule change, and possible idea. In the interest of saving a bit of time (and my sanity) I’m going to try to get things moving along here a bit. If this doesn’t work for everyone, it’s not set in stone!
Below is a proposal of the complete rules for the build off. They will be voted on at the next (Jan 19thish? Meeting). If there is a rule you want to change (or add) please state which rule it will be replacing. Word your rule change as you would like to see it, with discussion following. The rules will be voted in or out on a line by line basis at the next meeting. To be voted on a rule must be posted here by no later than the Thursday before the meeting at 8:00pm. You must be at the meeting to vote.
Rules
1. By entering this contest you agree to show good sportsmanship. You agree to help educate others by providing full information and good documentation about the tank you are building, and at the conclusion of this contest understand that you may be asked to move your tank to a public location for display. You understand that you and your entry may be used as a positive example of NMOK.
2. This contest will run for a space of six months, from a start date of Feb. 1st 2007 to an end date of August 1st 2007. Late entries will be allowed, but may be penalized.
3. DIY is mandatory, NO pre assembled tank set ups" ie. nano cubes or aqua pods." Equipment such as pumps, lights, reflectors, the TANK (i.e... a bare tank with no pre-installed equipment), heaters, and plumbing accessories may be purchased for this contest. It will be the contestant’s responsibility to record the cost/source of purchased equipment.
4. All contestants will need to keep all receipts/invoices related to their entry.
5. All contestants must publish on their “thread†a list of where they obtained everything used in the build-off and what the cost was to them. If an item was obtained by means other than retail, an estimated value must also be provided, along with a retail source (and retail price) where that or a similar item could be purchased. Only the actual amount you spent will be counted toward your actual dollar amount. The estimations and retail listings are so that others can use your tank as an example (“Go here, spend THIS, and you too can have a tank that looks like THAT.â€Â).
6. The exception to rule number five is livestock from your own tank. As a gesture of good sportsmanship if you use rare or limited frags from your tank that would be difficult for others in this competition to obtain (ex. Extra-Super-Rare-Thing-I-Traded-My-Mother-For-And â€"œSell-Online-For-$$$$$$$-For-A-1/16th Inch-Frag), please note that and give an estimated value to be counted toward your actual amount spent. If the judges disagree with your assessment of your livestock, they have the right to open up a dialog with you so that an agreed upon value can be reached.
7. Tanks will be judged in two groups
a) Five gallon total water volume or less.
b) More than five gallons and up to ten gallons of total water volume.
8. You may enter your tank in one or more of the following categories:
a) Spent less than $200
b) Low/No Impact tank
c) Best DIY
d) Best Aesthetics
e) Best Overall
f) Other Themes (Please specify your theme on entering)
8. Judges may participate in this contest, but their individual entries will not be eligible for awards. Judges may participate in group entries, but may not judge their entry, or any entry in direct competition with them.
9. There will be three judges for this competition. In the event a judge enters a part of a group entry, a guest judge or judges may be asked to participate to keep things fair. The three judges will be responsible for obtaining the awards for this competition.
10. A thread titled “(My Name Goes Here) Entry for the Tank Build Off†in the NMOK reef central forum is counted as an entry in this competition. In your first post please state your name and the names of your team members, if any. Also state which group and categories you will enter with this tank, along with a little about your original idea. Please keep one thread per tank.
11. The projects will be judged first on overall health of the system then on beauty/diversity of live stock, and finally on overall cost. Bonus points for creativity and keeping threads updated will be given. If two tanks are judged to be equal preference will be given to the tank with the more complete thread (pictures, water chemistry tests, etc… are all good information to include).
12. To be placed at the close of this competition you must be a NMOK member. If you are considering entering this contest you are strongly encouraged to join the club.
13. A unanimous vote of all three judges is required for disqualification
This was typed out pre-coffee, and reviewed why still blurry eyed. Mistakes and typos are to be expected!
Regards,
Colleen
I’ve not really commented on the build off topic, but Jason has talked at me of every possible angle, rule change, and possible idea. In the interest of saving a bit of time (and my sanity) I’m going to try to get things moving along here a bit. If this doesn’t work for everyone, it’s not set in stone!
Below is a proposal of the complete rules for the build off. They will be voted on at the next (Jan 19thish? Meeting). If there is a rule you want to change (or add) please state which rule it will be replacing. Word your rule change as you would like to see it, with discussion following. The rules will be voted in or out on a line by line basis at the next meeting. To be voted on a rule must be posted here by no later than the Thursday before the meeting at 8:00pm. You must be at the meeting to vote.
Rules
1. By entering this contest you agree to show good sportsmanship. You agree to help educate others by providing full information and good documentation about the tank you are building, and at the conclusion of this contest understand that you may be asked to move your tank to a public location for display. You understand that you and your entry may be used as a positive example of NMOK.
2. This contest will run for a space of six months, from a start date of Feb. 1st 2007 to an end date of August 1st 2007. Late entries will be allowed, but may be penalized.
3. DIY is mandatory, NO pre assembled tank set ups" ie. nano cubes or aqua pods." Equipment such as pumps, lights, reflectors, the TANK (i.e... a bare tank with no pre-installed equipment), heaters, and plumbing accessories may be purchased for this contest. It will be the contestant’s responsibility to record the cost/source of purchased equipment.
4. All contestants will need to keep all receipts/invoices related to their entry.
5. All contestants must publish on their “thread†a list of where they obtained everything used in the build-off and what the cost was to them. If an item was obtained by means other than retail, an estimated value must also be provided, along with a retail source (and retail price) where that or a similar item could be purchased. Only the actual amount you spent will be counted toward your actual dollar amount. The estimations and retail listings are so that others can use your tank as an example (“Go here, spend THIS, and you too can have a tank that looks like THAT.â€Â).
6. The exception to rule number five is livestock from your own tank. As a gesture of good sportsmanship if you use rare or limited frags from your tank that would be difficult for others in this competition to obtain (ex. Extra-Super-Rare-Thing-I-Traded-My-Mother-For-And â€"œSell-Online-For-$$$$$$$-For-A-1/16th Inch-Frag), please note that and give an estimated value to be counted toward your actual amount spent. If the judges disagree with your assessment of your livestock, they have the right to open up a dialog with you so that an agreed upon value can be reached.
7. Tanks will be judged in two groups
a) Five gallon total water volume or less.
b) More than five gallons and up to ten gallons of total water volume.
8. You may enter your tank in one or more of the following categories:
a) Spent less than $200
b) Low/No Impact tank
c) Best DIY
d) Best Aesthetics
e) Best Overall
f) Other Themes (Please specify your theme on entering)
8. Judges may participate in this contest, but their individual entries will not be eligible for awards. Judges may participate in group entries, but may not judge their entry, or any entry in direct competition with them.
9. There will be three judges for this competition. In the event a judge enters a part of a group entry, a guest judge or judges may be asked to participate to keep things fair. The three judges will be responsible for obtaining the awards for this competition.
10. A thread titled “(My Name Goes Here) Entry for the Tank Build Off†in the NMOK reef central forum is counted as an entry in this competition. In your first post please state your name and the names of your team members, if any. Also state which group and categories you will enter with this tank, along with a little about your original idea. Please keep one thread per tank.
11. The projects will be judged first on overall health of the system then on beauty/diversity of live stock, and finally on overall cost. Bonus points for creativity and keeping threads updated will be given. If two tanks are judged to be equal preference will be given to the tank with the more complete thread (pictures, water chemistry tests, etc… are all good information to include).
12. To be placed at the close of this competition you must be a NMOK member. If you are considering entering this contest you are strongly encouraged to join the club.
13. A unanimous vote of all three judges is required for disqualification
This was typed out pre-coffee, and reviewed why still blurry eyed. Mistakes and typos are to be expected!
Regards,
Colleen
