softy

great re-purpose Brad!!! freaking nice sump!!

last few hours to vote.....

use a very small stick!!

Sorry for being a bit late on this post! Thank you those whom took the time to PM me regarding this issue. Based on my conversations... well and the rules... The decision stands. If you did not get your pics posted by the deadline, July 5th Midnight.... then you are disqualified from the contest. I know life gets busy, but 10 days should be plenty of time to either post, or send some form of communication. I will be updating the standings this evening.

oh...I can be in touch with that side if required!!

i like the throw rugs!! i did notice how the curtains seem to match!!

i know clutches can be pricey.... but you have to sell your tank!?!

Very nice Holly!! another quality build thread!!!

why yes he is!! and to that i would have to agree!!! ..... here is where my smartass takes over! .... but just like a typical quality contractor.... you were late!!!!

Unfortunately there are some DQ's because of lack of timely pics. I know that it sucks to be one of those contestants. I have still yet to complete a growout because of that myself. I understand how life can get in the way of remembering to post a pic. But that is part of the challenge. My initial response was to extend the deadline..... But how would that be fair for those whom did take the time to post pics. The rules were not vague regarding this issue. "2. You will be required to post photo updates once a month. These pics can be your choice of angle. I recommend more than one pic, but one is all that is required. You will have 5 days before and after the 1st of each month to post your pics. If you cannot post during the required time frame, then please contact Mr. Bret or Softy. This must be done prior to the posting deadline. If you do not contact someone and you do not post up in the required time, you will be disqualified." I have to stick to my rules with this. I know it really sucks to be the person that didn't get it done. You have 10 days to accomplish a photo or to communicate that you cannot get your pic in time. I am not trying to be mean... but if i do not stick the rules, then what is the point of having them. It's part of the growout competition. So with that being said..... if the members that did get their pics in time decide that they want to extend the deadline to allow for a 24hr period for posting, then i will do so. I am leaving it up to the people that posted, and doing it via PM. So everyone that did get your pic posted in time, and are still in this competition, please PM me whether or not you think i should allow for another 24hr posting. The only reason i am doing this..... a lot of you are first time growout participants... and it was a holiday weekend and i certainly can see making that same mistake myself. So i will leave it with that. Over the next three days i will accept PM's from the active participants of this growout. I will post my decision on Sunday evening. If the group decides to allow for those whom missed the deadline, then you will be given 24hrs to get that pic posted. Sound fair to everyone??

I hope everyone feels this way!!!

So here are the prizes you all are growing out for!! 1st Place VorTech MP10QD QuietDrive Propeller Pump - EcoTech Marine 2nd Place 1 year subscription to Coral Magazine - This will include a shipped magazine and access to the digital copy.... and... BRS Coral Propagation Kit - Standard with Glue 3rd Place 1 year subscription to Coral Magazine - This will include a shipped magazine and access to the digital copy. GL to everyone!!!!

Welcome to our forums!!! There are many very helpful people here to share their experiences with you. Read... ask questions... read some more..... ask some more questions.... by then you will be ready for a bigger tank!!!

sorry to see that!!! Great Pic BTW!

well... this is where i have a dilemma. Every individual in this growout has to get there threads created within that 10 day window. Technically... you did that for Kireek.... but how does that fair out to the rest of the participants that took the time to post. It's like YOU now have 2 entries. The dilemma comes in because i know your not trying to be dishonest, and this is suppose to be fun... At this point i have to stick to the 'rules' and technically Kireek did not post in time. Everyone gets the same amount of time to get this done. If there was an issue getting the photo posted... then there should have been some communication. I called that out in the main topic for this growout. Since i had no communication regarding issues getting the pics posted... and no other efforts were made.... i have to say DQ'd based on not making the deadline. I am sorry..... it really sucks to have to do that, but it's also not fair to those whom don't happen to have someone else that can cover for them. It would be different had there been some communication.

amazing work!! GJ man!!

come to the expo later t his month. It's our frag tank stand. You can make fun at my lack of carpentry skils!!

nice work!! happen to be building a stand skinning with some reclaimed barn myself!!

Just needs a little Fire next to it!!

LOL great name.....

and one of my favorites as well!! GL everyone!!!

mmmmmmm.... look at all this delicious coral!!

The rules are pretty simple! • One photo entry per person • Pic has to be taken by YOU • Must be in by the posted deadline • Must follow subject guidelines for the month Winners will be determined based on voting poll results after submission deadline. This months subject: Encrusting Corals - Montipora, Leptastrea, Cyphastrea, etc... Basically, i want to see some pics of encrusting! Deadline: July 31st, 2016 @ 10pm PST Voting will start on August 1st and run for 2 weeks. Winner is determined by PNWMAS members and visitors via voting poll. GL

where are you located?

Thank you everyone!! I am just here to make sure Jorge doesn't burn the place down!