Grow out contest

[stylaster]

im in lets get this started!

 

[bubbaque]

I think I’ll pass on this. I already have pc rainbow and I don’t want to comprise the integrity of the contest. Good luck to all. I will follow the contest.

The coral this time is Vivid's rainbow delight.

 

[Dabbin_with_reefs]

Has there been a definitive price or coral yet. Been following but allot of this and that so far

 

[alten78]

- when would the start date for this contest be / how soon could the corals be sent out (I’m thinking this might be best to start in the new year after the holiday craziness many people will be going through)?
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Definitely after the New Year. My UPS/FedEx driver never shows up until 10pm anymore and the last time a shipment got delayed I had 1/2 DOA especially being 20 degrees out.

 

[bubbaque]

Has there been a definitive price or coral yet. Been following but allot of this and that so far

Adam said the coral will be vivids rainbow delight. The cost of the frag is $25. He just needs to tell us price of shipping. I think most seemed okay with adding $10 for a prize pool. So total cost should be $25 + $10 + shipping cost.

If you hate to pay the shipping for one coral, ask what else he has that he can add for whatever budget you have.

 

[leahfiish]

I agree that it will definitely have one start after the new year. That gives Adam time to frag everything into equal pieces and let them heal and to organize shipping days with the participants. I also think the $75 price point is more reasonable for this one, to get more people interested. The more participants, the more likely this will last the full 6 months. We could always organize a more serious one in the future at a higher price point.

For the $75 price that includes the coral ($25), shipping ($40 - can someone confirm this?) and $10 as a contribution towards the prize for the winner. If 30 people participate that is a $300 prize!

 

[leahfiish]

Regarding rules, I think 1 progress picture a month with the coral next to a ruler is reasonable. The deadline should be the 1st of the month. One person should be in charge of making sure everyone posted for the month. If someone misses a month they are out. If the coral dies they're out. The coral should be judged on overall height, and if there are ties also consider if there are any new branches. Color is too subjective and difficult to photograph.

 

[kdino]

Im in for this!!

 

[SaltySteve]

Sounds fun, I'm in- I've been wanting to keep an sps rather than poci/monti's. And another good incentive to keep my tank parameters in tip-top conditions!

 

[leahfiish]

I'm going to go through this thread and make a list of everyone who expressed interest and see how many people we have. Post if you are interested!

 

[aarbutina]

The coral should be judged on overall height, and if there are ties also consider if there are any new branches. Color is too subjective and difficult to photograph.

While I don't know if only height should be considered, I do agree that the contest should focus on growth instead of color. Color can be subjective. A better way to measure growth would actually be by weight, but that would require everyone to have some sort of analytical balance. That way vertical and horizontal growth are both factored. This method would also required a bit of the honor system (no pennies on the scale). Maybe this method could be used if there was a tie or a dispute. A video showing the coral being placed on a tared analytical balance (but you would have to have a starting weight as well). Ehhh just a thought.

That being said I think I could be interested in getting involved in this contest.

 

[aarbutina]

but you would have to have a starting weight as well).

To this point, if Adam has a analytical balance he could assign a "tare weight" to each frag before sending out, which could be used to compare the final weight against. It would not be possible to swap your frag plug though since that throws off the weight.... (one way around it is that everyone is supplied with a "fresh" frag plug of the same brand that has never been placed in a system (pest control for those who are worried about the sort of thing).

Now that I think of it eve a kitchen scale could be used...

 

[ithk21620]

To this point, if Adam has a analytical balance he could assign a "tare weight" to each frag before sending out, which could be used to compare the final weight against. It would not be possible to swap your frag plug though since that throws off the weight.... (one way around it is that everyone is supplied with a "fresh" frag plug of the same brand that has never been placed in a system (pest control for those who are worried about the sort of thing).

Now that I think of it eve a kitchen scale could be used...

Weight is going to be hard to determine once the coral encrusts on your rock....

 

[leahfiish]

So far there are 36 people who expressed interest in this thread
bubbaque
Clownman727
rlman41299
Chac317
alten78
Maddlesrain
tcup25
Jayp5117
Greenstreet.1
Coastie Reefer
Leahfiish
Da Ghost
pilot108
gar732
Ergodyne
dbenenh0
smiley28
Dsnakes
RUNVS
MTBake
vertigo01
KJoFan
ewelch
jason12e
ReeferMadness80G
ptpablo
jamesgaines
newbreefer316
TonapahNorth
Mykesocalreef
DanTer
stylaster
Dabbin_with_reefs
kdino
SaltySteve
aarbutina

 

[Crimsonvice]

Count me in too. I will pay for frag(s) and shipping or whatever is needed to participate. I always love grow out challenges.

 

[ithk21620]

So far there are 36 people who expressed interest in this thread
bubbaque
Clownman727
rlman41299
Chac317
alten78
Maddlesrain
tcup25
Jayp5117
Greenstreet.1
Coastie Reefer
Leahfiish
Da Ghost
pilot108
gar732
Ergodyne
dbenenh0
smiley28
Dsnakes
RUNVS
MTBake
vertigo01
KJoFan
ewelch
jason12e
ReeferMadness80G
ptpablo
jamesgaines
newbreefer316
TonapahNorth
Mykesocalreef
DanTer
stylaster
Dabbin_with_reefs
kdino
SaltySteve
aarbutina

Missed me

 

[Greenstreet.1]

So far there are 36 people who expressed interest in this thread
bubbaque
Clownman727
rlman41299
Chac317
alten78
Maddlesrain
tcup25
Jayp5117
Greenstreet.1
Coastie Reefer
Leahfiish
Da Ghost
pilot108
gar732
Ergodyne
dbenenh0
smiley28
Dsnakes
RUNVS
MTBake
vertigo01
KJoFan
ewelch
jason12e
ReeferMadness80G
ptpablo
jamesgaines
newbreefer316
TonapahNorth
Mykesocalreef
DanTer
stylaster
Dabbin_with_reefs
kdino
SaltySteve
aarbutina

That’s a 720 pack or a 360 pack hmmmmm

 

[leahfiish]

Count me in too. I will pay for frag(s) and shipping or whatever is needed to participate. I always love grow out challenges.

Missed me

Added! 38 now

 

[Maddlesrain]

That’s a 720 pack or a 360 pack hmmmmm

$360 is pretty decent! And for those that don’t win, they’re not out so much cash.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

$360 is pretty decent! And for those that don’t win, they’re not out so much cash.

Well let’s see what happens