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My Tank Thread
Do you DREAM of creating a beautiful, thriving reef tank that brings the ocean’s magic into your home? Are you driven by a passion to learn, grow, and EXPLORE the endless possibilities of making your dream a reality? Are you excited to DISCOVER the wonders of the underwater world in your own home—and maybe even uncover more about yourself along the way? This contest is for reef enthusiasts like you—those eager to dive into the mysteries of the underwater world, deepen their knowledge, and embrace a community that feels like family. If you believe this describes you as a hobbyist, then you may just be the Mariner we’re searching for.
The Mariner of the Month contest is all about celebrating the journey of reef hobbyists. Each month, we’ll select one inspiring hobbyist who embodies creativity, commitment, and community spirit. Through online voting on Reef2Reef, our members will choose the Mariner of the Month, who will receive a fantastic prize package and a custom trophy to commemorate the achievement!
Each monthly winner also becomes a finalist for the Mariner of the Year 2025, an ultimate honor awarded to one of the monthly Mariners at the end of the year, with a grand prize package worth over $12,000!
Here’s what we’re looking for: We want to highlight hobbyists who embody the spirit of the reef community—those who are eager to explore, inspire, and share their unique reef journey. This contest celebrates you, the mariner, more than just your tank!
REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER
- Must be an R2R member (new members welcome!)
- Have a tank thread on R2R
- Be 18 years or older (minors may participate with parental consent) and living in the continental US
- Monthly winners can only win once in the year but automatically qualify as a finalist for the Mariner of the Year selection!
In a single post in this thread, please include the following:
- A photo of yourself and a photo of your reef tank (can be separate photos or the same photo, but separating them might allow for a better pic of your tank)
- The name of your reef tank (or name it now!)
- Your response to this month’s Mariner of the Month question: What got you into the hobby of Marine aquariums? (Answer should be at least 5 sentences.)
- A link to your build/tank thread on Reef2Reef. Don't have one? Our Members Aquarium Showcase is a great place to do that! CLICK HERE and get yours going!
PRIZES
Our Community Selected MARINER OF THE MONTH for December 2024 will receive:
- Mariner of the Month Trophy!
- Eshopps Deskmate Classic + BioCup Nano
- Premium Aquatics Gift Card/Store Credit: $250
- Top Shelf Aquatics Frag Pack: $250
- Bragging Rights!!!
Mariner of the Year 2025: An ultimate prize package including a Mariner 130, a substantial gift card selection, and thousands of dollars in accessories!
RULES FOR ENTRY SUBMISSION AND WINNER SELECTION
Entries must be submitted by November 15, 2024. The top 20 entries will be selected by @ESHOPPS.INC staff. A new voting thread will be started by November 20, 2024 with 20 finalists for the community to select the MARINER OF THE MONTH. Winner of MARINER OF THE MONTH will be announced on December 1, 2024.
At the end of the contest, the winner's username will be tagged in the winning announcement. We will not email, PM, or contact the winner other than tagging their username. Be sure to check back to claim your prize.
Thanks so much to @ESHOPPS.INC for putting together this awesome event! Let the search for the Mariner begin!!
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