NASH Contest Rules---Let's Begin!!! - Nature Aquarium Society of Houston (NASH)

Paul Higashikawa · 07-14-2009, 02:42 PM

OK, people, thank you for being so patient with us. NASH has finalized the contest rules and will make a separate post here to make it more visible for all. Any questions, do still post in the OLD NASH Contest thread.

The contest rules:

1. NASH officers will NOT participate in the contest because...(read #2)

2. Judging will be done by NASH officers (Thanh, Bhushan, and Paul).

3. Contest will be open to all members using tanks 10 gallons and under.

4. In order to give everyone a fair heads-up, contest will officially begin on Friday, 07/17/2009 and...(read #5)

5. End six months from the beginning date.

6. Entries will be evaluated using the 3-C rules:
Composition=how well the layout is made and composed
Condition=how healthy are the plants, fish, and invertebrates
Creativity=what makes it unique(let your imagination run wild)
7. Entries will be judged via photography, which brings us to answer...(read #8 )

8. Photography qualities will NOT be judged; only the layout itself will be.

9. Prizes are still being determined but rest assured, it will be something very cool

We wish you all the best of luck and we look forward to seeing all entries! Of course, should you encounter any issues or have any questions, you can always let the officers know and we will be more than happy to assist, short of actually helping you scape the tank:P

The old man · 07-14-2009, 05:20 PM

Thanh, Bhushan and Paul. You the greatest. (2nd or 3rd will be fine.

TNguyen · 07-14-2009, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The old man

Thanh, Bhushan and Paul. You the greatest. (2nd or 3rd will be fine.

Sorry, that's not going to work.

Keep trying.

The old man · 07-15-2009, 07:54 AM

I know, but just using my creativity. Do I get points for that?

krisw · 07-21-2009, 06:18 PM

I hope you guys are going to post the pictures when this contest wraps up!

Paul Higashikawa · 08-12-2009, 12:48 PM

Just curious how everyone's tank is doing thus far

And as always, feel free to ask any questions here or email.

The old man · 08-13-2009, 06:43 AM

Mine is coming along nicely. Trying Amazonia for the first time and the amonia really got the plants off to a good start.

davemonkey · 08-13-2009, 06:19 PM

I'm doing good for a rookie. Lots of trimming, moving, changing my mind about what plant to put here or there. Good fun!

Paul Higashikawa · 08-13-2009, 08:15 PM

Two tips off the top of my head:

1) You do not need to wait until the end of the 6-month period to snap that million dollar picture. When YOU think it is ready, snap the pix! Who knows, maybe u can even have time to redo the scape!

2) For those who may not be aware, stem plants have what we call "trim limit". This means a stem can only be trimmed so many times before it stops producing new leaves and new stems. So you should gauge this and trim accordingly. Some people simply take the top trimming and replace the old one on the bottom. This will give u indefinite growth

davemonkey · 08-23-2009, 08:18 PM

I have my "money shot" ready. Are we still sending these to Paul? Is there a preference for email vs. PM for submitting?

I can't wait to show you guys what I did with the pink gravel and bubbling castle!

(That was a joke. )

-Dave