SuncrestReef Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) I propose a vote by all participants on coral measurement technique. I don't know how to create a poll on this forum. Perhaps someone else can assist with that? Measure with a ruler Measure by weight Measure by water displacement Obviously this will need to be determined prior to the competition start because initial measurements will need to be taken, and we can't change the process later without the proper initial measurements. Edited October 26, 2018 by SuncrestReef 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcallmenny Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Voted #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 9 hours ago, SuncrestReef said: I propose a vote by all participants on coral measurement technique. I don't know how to create a poll on this forum. Perhaps someone else can assist with that? Measure with a ruler Measure by weight Measure by water displacement Obviously this will need to be determined prior to the competition start because initial measurements will need to be taken, and we can't change the process later without the proper initial measurements. I thought you were not trying to complicate things? but yeah, #1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 #2/3 are most accurate though. I can weigh to .01 grams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 4. Electronmicroscopy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorroreef Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Not to be complicated, in my experience, when l get frags they cover the plug/disc or area;then start shooting branches (sps),but #1 sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I think I'd have to go with #2 or #3 I don't think I've ever had an acropora frag just focus on vertical growth, they always tend to grow like a bush. And there's no way we'd get an accurate measurement of all around growth by using a ruler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchums Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 @SuncrestReef count me in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 I like Manny's suggestion. Given the extremely valuable nature of the prizes and regional esteem that the tittle of "Mr. Acropora Growout 2018/2019" would bring, we should not take this lightly!! Lets try and remember this is not some friendly club level competition, and a way to get a sweet frag. With this in mind: I suggest the following: 1. Frag selection will be completed by a committee comprised of all grow out contestants. All contestants must be present at the time of selection, selection will only be approved through a unanimous vote of all contestants. 2. Bar codes for each frag will be generated and assigned when frags are chosen. 3. Monthly transport of frags to secure facility for analytical measurement of mass. The club will be spending prize funds on the purchase of the following scale: https://www.hogentogler.com/veritas/m124a-analytical-balance.asp?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvafmz8qk3gIVicpkCh0c6A_KEAQYAiABEgJNI_D_BwE 4. Chain of custody forms will be required for transport to and from the facility. Completed forms will be kept at cuttlefish and a secure off-site facility. 5. For the final month, all frags will be weighed, measured by multi point lasers, and final color will be determined by a spectrophometer. Ideal coloration parameters will be determined by unanimous decision by the group. 6. once a winner is chosen, the frag in question will be subject to gas chromatograph analysis to determine the presence or absence of growth altering hormones banned by the European Union. 7. The final winner receive a low grade stainless frag kit and one package of reef frenzy in addition to a framed picture of the winning frag that was destroyed during chromatography testing. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I vote to hand the role of herding the cats back over to @pdxmonkeyboy since he obviously has a lot of spare time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 I vote to hand the role of herding the cats back over to [mention=16179]pdxmonkeyboy[/mention] since he obviously has a lot of spare time.ohhh no no. you started a formal list and a poll, its all you now. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Question. Will these be pre quarantined and able to go directly into the display? Or will I need to Bayer dip for bugs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremevans Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I would assume not pre-quarantined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Bayer dip is not quarantine.. but to answer the question, I doubt they have bugs but I would still dip them. I am going to do a 45 day QT of mine (for ich). Your welcome to throw yours in my qt as well I just assume no responsibility for anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuncrestReef Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Here's the list for today: @pdxmonkeyboy - In @CrabbyCrabs - In +1 @Jfruity24 - In @SuncrestReef - In @NateDawg - In @Gumby - In @Jeremevans - In @youcallmenny - In @jtarmitage - In @xmas_one - In @Krux - In @Mchums - In @sroberts - In if starting before Nov 5 or after Nov 18 @lewisriverfisherman - In if starting after Nov 11 Current count = 15 Undecided: @Salted_Waffles - possibly interested depending on date Still waiting to hear from: @503reefland - unclear (if anyone is tired of getting alerts about this thread, let me know and I can un-tag your screen name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I understand Bayer is not qt but it kills bugs. From all my reading 45 days is not long enough to qt for ick either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 It doesnt kill bug eggs, i guess that is my point. Many many of us ended up with AEFW through trust and dipping alone. yes, 45 days is not the absolute end all be all of ich but there has only been ONE single study of the long term theront? stage and that was in cooler water. all of my other frags go 76. i just want this one basting in halides sooner rather than later. cheers Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny Tavan Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Why not just count the polyps... # polyps at the end - # polyps at the start = contestant with the most polyps wins... Edited October 27, 2018 by Manny Tavan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorhardy1 Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I could be interested, but Itd take a nice tenuis or Millie to count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 mark your calendar, tentative pick up date on saturday @ cuttlefish. ironing out payment and selection lottery details, will start a new thread with details. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrabbyCrabs Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I work Saturday's so I can't make that date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateDawg Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, pdxmonkeyboy said: mark your calendar, tentative pick up date on saturday @ cuttlefish. ironing out payment and selection lottery details, will start a new thread with details. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Awesome! Can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoolander Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Question- is buying two frags and gluing them on top of each other permissible? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 7 hours ago, Zoolander said: Question- is buying two frags and gluing them on top of each other permissible? Always working the angles... 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 10 hours ago, Zoolander said: Question- is buying two frags and gluing them on top of each other permissible? Just make sure to get your security review paperwork in so you can be properly vetted before the frags show up!! Forms available for download here: https://tinyurl.com/y8hbfqew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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