Are you a YouTuber that wants to participate in a fun nano tank challenge? have fun competing with fellow youtubers and win some awesome prizes!
Link Contest page: http://reefdudes.com/reef-school/ricos-nano-challenge-2018.html
Classes:
25G or less – Nano class
10G or less – Pico class
Rules
Contest starts Jan 1st
Entries closed by Jan 31st.
No separate sumps – all in one tanks are OK
Hang on Filtration is OK (keep system water volume less than 25g)
All corals (SPS) 1″ and under
LPS – scollies, brain corals, ect under 4″
Zoas – fine on 1″ disc or under
LPS – single head
You must be subscribed to all of the contest sponsors
There will be two grand prizes, one UK and one North American
Judging
– Best Aquascape
– Best overall Growth
– Best Coloration
– Most Creative
– Most inspirational
– People Choice
You Can start live rock now, you just cant add coral until Jan 1st
Run any lights you want and dosing system you wish.
Keeping accountable:
– Post weekly Instagram photos (and updates for any new additions)
– Monthly video update on youtube.
Video Title: Ricos Nano Challenge 2018
Hashtag on instagram #RicosNanoChallenge2018
** If you would like to enter please comment with a link to your YouTubePage at the bottom of this page **
Enter on ricos video – on comments
Contest Sponsors/Prizes
Ricos ReefTank *US only – 5 Acro Frag Pack
Electric Reef / Sandys Reef *US only – $175 Coral Pack
MassAquariums *US Only – Consultation prizes – Special edition Loaded boxes for 3 people
TheReefSpot.com *US Only – $100
ReefDudes – Something cool… TBD
ReeferGil – $200 for BRS
DC Reefer – Custom Nano championship Belt!
Inappropriate Reefer – Signatur Tshirt
FIshofHex – Neptune Apex
CJsAquarium – BeEazy Mug
TristansReef – 10G and under class – Saltwater.com or Live Aquarian Gift card and 2 nano powerheads.
Kreger’s Aquariums – IceCap 3K
Bubba Shinobi – Hanna Checked of your choice and extra reagent
SabellaFella – Kessil 150w Light
ReefingWithO – Vortech powerhead or Kessil A80
Live2Reef – $200 Giftcard for Live2Reef.com
BillyPipes – $200 Giftcard for BRS (for the best/Billy’s fav DIY)
FishFrenzy – $100 World wide coral credit + Sinature Tshirt
ChrisFishroom – $50 BRS Gift Card
Murphys Reefing – XR15 with Reeflink
WestCoatReefer – $100 Giftcard for AquaSD
ReefingWithO – MP40 Non wireless
Seneye – Seneye + Fritz products bundle + EZReef Bundle
The Marine Experience *Canada – $150 Livestock Gift Cert (Nano class)
The Marine Experience *Canada – $150 Livestock Gift Cert (Pico class)
LittleOcean – Custom Acrylic Frag Rag (1 US, 1 UK, 1 CA)
AquariumCommunityWorldWide *UK – TBD
AaronsAquarium – *UK Special Edition MyAquariumBox
Aquarium Cabinet Solution – *UK only winner – 2′ x 2′ x 2′ Custom Reef tank
Bonus for contestants:
20% off on an RFG nozzle! https://vividcreativeaquatics.com/contest/
First 20 UK entries – Miracle Mud and ATM Colony available from AquariumCabinetSolutions
TheReeferSpot.com – 15% off your first order over $100
Check out Ricos original Video on the contest!
DC’s Official Video!
The Entries (start of the list! Will add more as i find them
Kevin https://youtu.be/5ZEY47d3dJY
Travis https://youtu.be/IcoZPTcZY-4
Dustin http://www.youtube.com/user/drob3602
Noah https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3BLjg621AI
Thomas https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClRjzYa9M8DhNE8gmfYaYGw
American Reefing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf-iL5b46F4FTRo_Oum2D3Q
Erik https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NXR2gY_nhQo
Joe https://youtu.be/BOmD8ADR5SE
DJH Reefer https://youtu.be/3Q9xYXEvIW8
Mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3TZ4eB_Ttc
Jay and Kelsey https://youtu.be/qNuNIXd_klc
Nick https://youtu.be/Ja6hWNhwjn4
Miss Winegal Reefer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdAYwtNZIa4
Tanner Rusing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB6bXNZcyK8&t=8s
Nathen https://youtu.be/xhR69LuCQuw
John https://youtu.be/9A5F0HRe2TA
Reef Deep https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWvHNv4oMBRqhUu_YqvSbg
Michael https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7yBgTODyso
Noah https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYnrGNoW6YmVNrz3JiUHcAh
Thanks so much For everyone that’s making this possible to have this awesome event really appreciated it. The Reefing community is really coming together. Let’s have some fun Reefing.
I would love to participate but my reef tank has been up for 3 months now. All my frags are within the size range though could i still partisipate?
I’m entering the contest. Video to come on my YouTube channel soon
https://www.youtube.com/user/goodfellas0705
BNB_Corals Instagram and YouTube
I’d love to add a prize or so to the list. This is going to be fun.
hey Wayne, shoot me an email Deven at reefdudes.com
I’m in!!!!!!!!! https://youtu.be/5ZEY47d3dJY
https://youtu.be/IcoZPTcZY-4
Just to be clear are we allowed to add corals later on or just before the 31st?
Yes you can add corals at any time now 🙂
I am in will be deploying In Sep. but i will show what i got…. http://www.youtube.com/user/drob3602
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYnrGNoW6YmVNrz3JiUHcA?view_as=subscriber
I’d like to participate!
I would like to Participate with a pico setup
yes, i am going to take part in this. it will definitely be a challenge.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClRjzYa9M8DhNE8gmfYaYGw
Here is my entry into the nano reef challenge 2018
here is my channel id UCOWTcoAR1aq9qctmUibV0lQ
I’d like to participate. Just built a custom aio from a 10 buck petco Aqueon. Unfortunately, I know nothing about Instagram and if I even have a YouTube page. Can someone run me through it please?
Instagram is easy, install the app, make an account then you can snap a pic right from the app!
You Can Count bumpy in this contest.A race for success! Just a plain james 10 gall ill use. Need day off to get few parts and site setup. ooo subscribe subscribe subscribe subscribe lol
Can someone email me with the rules and regulations please or pm me
I’m in!
American Reefing –
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf-iL5b46F4FTRo_Oum2D3Q
Forgot to leave my channel ID but yes I would like to subscribe in the Pico part
Like to get in
Im up for the challenge in the nano part https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NXR2gY_nhQo
Im in : https://youtu.be/BOmD8ADR5SE
Should be sweet! nice tank choice 🙂
Im finally up and running. It only took one small feat of engineering!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3TZ4eB_Ttc
I except the challenge and posted my first video on YouTube. As well as posted some Instagram pics
https://youtu.be/3Q9xYXEvIW8
Jay and Kelsey from EcoTech/AI – were in . Link to follow soon. We’re getting into the party a little late.
This is a fantastic idea – super psyched to be a part of the competition. Good luck everyone.. and you’re going to need it. Kelsey is uber competitive. -Peace. J
Jay and Kelsey:
https://youtu.be/qNuNIXd_klc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja6hWNhwjn4&lc=z22gwf5pdxyoex3pp04t1aokg1y1srnhdrqc2nsenk3mrk0h00410
Im in it to win it Hope yall come through and enjoy as well Nick The Dick
Heres my video im in 🙂 🙂 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdAYwtNZIa4
I’m in this awesome reef challenge.
Don’t forget about me! 😊 EZreefin.
https://youtu.be/sLiifgB_8JA
I’m in
I’m in
(EDIT)
I accept the Rico Nano Challenge 2018. I am joining the nano division with a 20 gallon tank. I will be uploading a video on my channel every month of the tank.
I will be posting at least one picture on Instagram every week and when ever i get new equipment and livestock. Find more info in my video.
Video: https://youtu.be/xhR69LuCQuw
Instagram: @peel_reefing https://www.instagram.com/peel_reefing/?hl=en
Joining in! Heres the link to the first video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB6bXNZcyK8&t=8s
I’m in! Here’s my first video, just in time 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7yBgTODyso
Hi guys and girls here is my entry better late than never hope you enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsOr6VLk4uc&t=7s
I’m in, first video can be found below. Good luck to everyone!
First video here! Good luck everyone
https://youtu.be/9A5F0HRe2TA
I’m in!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWvHNv4oMBRqhUu_YqvSbg
Oops, i posted the link to the entry video not my channel, here’s the channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYnrGNoW6YmVNrz3JiUHcA?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9-3BaQbZY10_kuM9sRiRbg
My pico 5 gallon tank
The corals in there will be removed and start fresh, this was a quick and dirty setup at the last minute !
https://youtu.be/Jm8ckporExQ