Andrew Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi Everyone,Ged and I have come up with an idea for a new competition. We really wanted it to be constructive and educational - and fun - so here it is:ACE Forums and Labyrinth Aquarium Species Article Comp...We'd like as many people as possible to get involved - so whether you think you're a brilliant author or not - we want submissions!From now, until September 7th, we will accept articles about your favourite cichlid species. It does not matter which species it is - all you have to do is write about it and tell us everything you think we want to know about it. We will be looking particularly for the following points:* Correct, current scientific name.* Synonyms.* Geographical distribution.* Maximum size.* Conspecific and heterospecific temperament.* Housing requirements.* Water parameters.* Recommended husbandry.* Additional notes, including your own experiences.Who is this open to?This is available to every single member of ACE Forums, except me, Admins and members overseas (simply because of the nature of the prizes).What are the prizes?1st Prize: $150.00 Labyrinth Aquarium Voucher2nd Prize:$100.00 Labyrinth Aquarium Voucher3rd Prize: $50.00 Labyrinth Aquarium VoucherAnd don't worry if you are interstate, because we can always ship!How will the winners be decided?The winners will be decided in collaboration with the Mod and Admin Team and myself. Winning submissions will be featured on ACE Forums and on the Labyrinth Aquarium FB page.Send your submissions to: labyrinthaquarium@gmail.com They will then be forwarded to all members of the Mod and Admin Team for review.Entries close strictly at 23:59 on 7th August, 2014. The winners will be announced shortly after!!We are really looking forward to everything YOU want to tell us about YOUR fish!Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Nice work, sounds like a good comp that everyone can get involved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Cheers, Josh!If anyone wants a really great example of a species profile, one of my favourite sites is www.seriouslyfish.com - but remember, use it only as a guide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E4G13M4N Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Sounds great look forward to seeing some of the species articles, and which ones come up more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 is there a title needed as in "ACE Comp" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 That would be a good subject title. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy91 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 This sounds fun. I'm going to get into it as soon as exams are done. Good idea Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Andrew thank you for proposing and announcing the competition. It is a fantastic initiative and one that will be of great benefit to current and future members. I really like the link to http://www.seriouslyfish.com/ articles and that they are referenced to allow members to know where they can do some additional reading. There are some samples of species articles that have been done by members on the ACE Forums Pages. http://www.aceforums.com.au/index.php?app=ccs&module=pages§ion=pages&id=2&record=45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 has the comp winner been announced yet or is there a round two?I sent one in gd luck to other competitors im sure theres a good variety of species articles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 has the comp winner been announced yet or is there a round two?I sent one in gd luck to other competitors im sure theres a good variety of species articlesI will need to check with Andrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Any news Ged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Should have something for you today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 After discussions with Andrew the competition has been extended and will close at 23:59 7th September with no entry accepted after this time. Thanks for those that have submitted articles to Andrew.We want to post all articles up on the forum for everyone to benefit from their efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy91 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 and the winner is..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Doug we are reading through the entries now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I can now announce the winners of the inaugural Labyrinth Species Article. The prize has been split between Dougy91 and Intangcity. Doug provided a very insightful article on Pundamilia nyererei with an outstanding photo. Matt's article was on Aulonocranus dewindti and also included some excellent photos and reflections on keeping this species. Doug and Matt can contact Andrew at Labyrinth to organise to each spend their $150 prize. I will post up their articles once I return from Darwin. Thanks to Andrew for organising this competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 congratulations Doug it was a good comp to run thankyou Labyrinth and ACE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy91 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Thank you very much labyrinth and Ace. Claimed my voucher with Andrew today, had a difficult time choosing something among the hundreds of incredible fish. New tank may be in order soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Great to hear that you got to spend your prize.Here is Doug's article on Pundamilia nyerereiPundamilia nyererei Douglas Summers.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Here is Intangcity's article on Aulonocranus dewindti.aulonocranus_dewindti_intangcity.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intangcity Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 ive got currently a colony of 23 dewindti growing from imported and locally bred parents i hope to keep the species going for as long as i can and from what i hear about new import laws coming into affect im going to do my best to keep them surviving as they may not be allowable imports.just have to wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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