Hello everyone,
These are the official rules for the nano build off please ask any questions regarding these rules to this thread and my self or one of the other judges will answer those questions. Thanks and happy reefing.
Jason
Official Nano Bulid Off 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. 16th 2007 to an end date of August 16th 2007. All entries must be in no later then April 16th 2007 (2 months after the official start date of February 16th 2007).
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. Cost Assessments
a) All contestants will need to keep all receipts/invoices related to their entry. If a contestant is in a category that requires a proven worth for a piece of equipment/live stock that was donated he/she may use any source available (for example e-bay or craigslist) to assess a value. Please note that not all categories require such stringent accounting for cost though any purchased items must be accounted for.
b) For purpose of this competition the cost of shipping for any items should be noted but will not count toward final cost of any 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. Live stock
a) The exception to rule number four 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.
b) Live stock that was donated or taken from your own tank will not count toward the contestants final cost unless that contestant(s) wishes to compete in category 8g.
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 (multiple categories per entry is allowed):
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)
g) My tank is worth less than $200
9. The cost of supplements, fish/coral food, salt, and water will not count toward an entries final cost.
10. 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.
11. There will be five 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.
12. A thread titled “(My Name Goes Here) Entry for the Tank Build Off†in the NMOK nano build off 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.
13. Judging
a) 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).
b) The judging will be conducted based on pictures from that entries NMOK build off thread. All final pictures for judging must be posted no later then 11:00 am August 16th 2007. Judging will commence that evening.
14. 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.
15. A unanimous vote of all five judges is required for disqualification
These are the official rules for the nano build off please ask any questions regarding these rules to this thread and my self or one of the other judges will answer those questions. Thanks and happy reefing.
Jason
Official Nano Bulid Off 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. 16th 2007 to an end date of August 16th 2007. All entries must be in no later then April 16th 2007 (2 months after the official start date of February 16th 2007).
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. Cost Assessments
a) All contestants will need to keep all receipts/invoices related to their entry. If a contestant is in a category that requires a proven worth for a piece of equipment/live stock that was donated he/she may use any source available (for example e-bay or craigslist) to assess a value. Please note that not all categories require such stringent accounting for cost though any purchased items must be accounted for.
b) For purpose of this competition the cost of shipping for any items should be noted but will not count toward final cost of any 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. Live stock
a) The exception to rule number four 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.
b) Live stock that was donated or taken from your own tank will not count toward the contestants final cost unless that contestant(s) wishes to compete in category 8g.
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 (multiple categories per entry is allowed):
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)
g) My tank is worth less than $200
9. The cost of supplements, fish/coral food, salt, and water will not count toward an entries final cost.
10. 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.
11. There will be five 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.
12. A thread titled “(My Name Goes Here) Entry for the Tank Build Off†in the NMOK nano build off 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.
13. Judging
a) 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).
b) The judging will be conducted based on pictures from that entries NMOK build off thread. All final pictures for judging must be posted no later then 11:00 am August 16th 2007. Judging will commence that evening.
14. 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.
15. A unanimous vote of all five judges is required for disqualification
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