JazzyJeff Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 I have never entered competitions of this nature - Do you just enter an end result pic or a series of pics of the set up? I think it would be quite interesting to see a series from empty tanks thru to fully planted - what is the norm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 agree with maybe a pic every week or every 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 We could do it as a poll like the photo of the month, even if we all voted for ourselves there'd be another 50 votes at least so it should work. What if we have a set number of photos per entry, like say one of the empty tank, one of it just set up at the start, then one at the end of each 2 weeks until the close. So that would be 10 pics? Sounds like alot but it would be good to see what everyone started with, how it progressed, and the final product after 2 months or what have you. Some might need a couple of different angles for the final pics though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 i reckon final product pics only. then if someone feels really motivated they can show us all how they did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 have to have at least one earlier shot though, otherwise whats to stop someone spending loads of $$ on plants and setting one up for a day, crammed full of beautiful healthy plants, then winning the comp over everyone else who has struggled and worked to get everything growing and looking nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 what stops someone doing that anyway? its going to have to be based on honesty... i think final pics only too, otherwise it might be unfiar to someone who might not be able to get pictures up all thetime. plus the amount of space it would consume. after the comp, if people feel oblidged to put a post up about how it was done, then they can do so. especially the winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 ok, fair enough can we enter more than one tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 not really fair if some people can only afford one tank. 1 tank per person seems fair. if you know what i mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 If only I were in Southland... How much for shipping do you reckon? Sorry, only just saw this. To be honest I have no idea. More than they are worth I would assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Sorry, only just saw this. To be honest I have no idea. More than they are worth I would assume. I asked about shipping an AR380 from Hamilton to Whangarei on trade me and the fulla said the courier calculator said 10-20 bucks, seems pretty cheep but there you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Never mind but thanks anyway Southerrrngirl, I'll sit this one out. I think the way the AGA Aquascaping contest ones are set out would be the way to go. Full tank shot, photos of features and occupants then a list of the tank specs. Perhaps even a planting plan? E.G: http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2 ... ol=0&id=62 and http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/2 ... l=0&id=167 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 So... is this going to happen - how do we register? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 well i need to get a tank first. hmm.. i dont have a 380. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1CK Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I need one as well -.- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJeff Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Guys... there are 9 on Trademe right now! this one looks the best deal so far #235745965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 it doesnt have to be a ar380, i think under 40 liters was decided? only prob would be deciding what lighting is allowed, i figure, if it is available in the shops, then it should be allowed. makes it easier for people who might not have original lights etc. maybe a cap on 1 light pertank? just makes it easier, also adds a element of difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 yeh but then what's to stop me from using my $300 t5 HO's on the tank and growing almost anything at all? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 should be the stock standard lighting or equivalent that comes with the AR380 .. just my opinion.. if we put everyone on an even footing as far as the actual tank goes, I think that's fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 mmm... true that problem being that i would love to enter. but i dont have a ar380... it makes it pretty exclusive. i dont have the funds to buy one either. so no MH or 300 buk lights... make it so that you use 1 tube, and has to be something readily available and withina normal price range. sound fair? its going to be hard to keep people in line on that though... comes down to honesty again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Plus people could setup temporary tanks that look awesome but one week after the comps over, the whole thing rots and dies. Perhaps weekly photos/photo journal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 my jebo r338 has two lights, don't know what wattage but i think its two small ones. So would they count or should i only buy one bulb? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 ok, so, photo journal to be submitted as well as a final photograph for the competition, we only see the final photo and votes based on that, but after the comp we can see everyones photo journal to see how they got there... this lighting thing is going to be a pain. there are too many variables to try make it fair across the board. if we say 2 lights are allowed, then the ar380 people are going to riot as they have a single bulb only... lets say that we are going to try and replicate the ar380 in all the tanks that apply, so that means 1 11w light, under 40 liters, ar 380 is 34l, according to aquaone site. 38x25x46 works out to 43l... just trying to find specs on the net is a nightmare. i think a mod or someone who will end up judging this needs to come in and say exactly what rules are to be applied. maybe animal antics? seeing as they are going to give a prize? things such as size of tank, and lighting need to be set out and stuck to. discussion on it and we could be here all year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trumpetgear Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 not really fair if some people can only afford one tank. 1 tank per person seems fair. if you know what i mean Hi Cricketman i have 4x aquastart 320s 1 is empty at the moment :roll: if you would like to use it for the competion let me know . 5712282 cheers Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 i'd be happy to only have one light, i can't really afford to replace both anyway. Thats assuming it will work with one, or do you have to have both in? Its only got one switch. So the rough idea so far is.. tank must be a <40L all-in-one with everything as it is out of the box. Built in lighting/filtration used. Built in lighting must be one tube / 11w limit Voting will be on final pic of each tank, but a few earlier photos will be submitted to be viewable after voting closes to show how it has progressed, and that the plants are actually living there. To start from 1st september, and run for 2/3 months? Will diy co2 be allowed? What about sunlight - putting the tank in the window would add alot of light to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 oh and 1 entry per person also will it be strictly planted tanks, or can people do just rocks etc if wanted? Or fill it with those tacky fluro ornaments? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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