So I think the growout contest lost a little steam. But it should not be forgotten. The last time it was discussed in a meeting at NextFab, I believe.
My intention was to have everyone bring evidence of their polyp count to the September meeting and determine a winner. The meeting never happened and we all stopped posting a couple months ago. I would like to get a show of hands of everyone who is still in possession of the Blueberry Fields Zoanthids (I know unfortunately a few contestants lost their colonies)
Lets see if we can get some decent pictures posted of what you have grown out. Lets come up with a definitive end date to this contest and crown a winner!
I lost my list of contestants and what they paid. for the most part everyone paid the $5.00 for the original two polyps. however there was I think one person who gave me two or three dollars and one person who was supposed to catch me at the next meeting. If you haven’t paid just shoot me a message and we can square up soon.
Below is the original Post copied from the old web site (I am 99% sure the contestant list is accurate-If I left a name off just let me know who you are and what disc # you have), there is a list of who got what Disc number. I just need to know who is still playing and who thinks they have the most polyps.
Post a picture with your reply, some witty comments, and boasting are recommended. I am open for suggestions on putting this thing to bed. We could potentially just go with pictures as proof as long as there is a clear winner. and the prize is still the $50.00 gift card along with the pot of contestant fees (Currently $38…00 cash I believe - should be $45.00)
It would be great to get a little blurb about what you have done to get such a nicely grown colony. post your average parameters and what you feed if anything. Magicians are not supposed to reveal their tricks, but in this case the audience will benefit from your expertise.
ORIGINAL POST:
Zoanthid Growout Contest
January 31, 2019, 09:00:35 PM
So… do you think you are good at growing zoanthids? Do you just like growing them because they look great in your tank?
I would like to propose a new contest:
Who can grow the biggest colony of zoas in a seven month period, starting with just two polyps?
I will supply the materials to start:
- 2 " round ceramic tiles (marked with a number)
- Two heads each of Blueberry Fields zoas from my collection
- Seven month duration from start of contest (frags given out at the next meeting)
- Check ins by post (on this thread)with a picture and comment on every two weeks
- $5.00 entry fee (proceeds given to the winner)
- Final submission form to be brought to the meeting with specimen (you get to keep the zoas, of course) the submission form will be for educational purpose and comparison of conditions, asking about your grow out process:
- temperature
- salinity
- phosphates
- Nitrates
- flow, high__ Moderate__ Low__
- Feeding heavy__ Moderate__ none__
- special techniques or secrets?____________
WINNER RECIEVES:
- Entry fee money?
- Bragging rights!
- Title of 2019 Zoa King or Queen
- 50 Gift certificate from our sponsor
We will be limited to 20 contestants, so the first twenty people to register will be in the contest. Register by replying “I Am In” to this thread that will indicate your desire to play.
CONTESTANTS:
Frag #10 - Jamesd1991
Frag #1 - Elarkin
Frag #2 - TheEngineer
Frag #7 - Floating13
Frag #9 - Fishface515
Frag #11 - Houndsbayman
Frag #3 - Reefzig
Frag #20 - Marine Mike
Frag#4 - Busareef
