Aquatic Plant Central is currently accepting entries in its
ownInternational Aquaplant Layout Contest 2005! Please visit the
contest pages at:
http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/contest/index.php

Theme:
This is a general aquascaping contest open to all types of planted
aquariums and to all hobbyists from around the world.

Categories:
A contestant can choose between two categories- aquariums with
supplemental CO2 or aquariums without supplemental CO2. There is also a
Beginner category that will provide valuable feedback to newcomers, but
will not count towards contest prizes.

Prizes:
First place per category: $300US + plaque
Second place per category: $200US + plaque
Third place per category: $100US + plaque

Other prizes will be awared to Best Journal, Best Photography, Most
Original and People's Choice. These prizes will be announced shortly.

Resources:
Aquascaping Help Desk- Using the APC Help Desk, a contestant will be
able to ask our panel of experts for help with their aquascape. This
system is private so that the contestant can receive confidential
advice. The Help Desk will be manned by experienced aquascapers that
will not be entering or judging the contest.

Example Aquascape- The APC staff will be setting up an example aquarium
and maintaining a journal in the Aquascaping Forum. The purpose is for
those new to aquascaping can learn what to do in anticipation of a
contest.

Extra Credit:

* Contestants that maintain a journal of their aquascape in the
Aquascaping Forum receive 5 points added to their overall score. Look
for the Journal information post in the Aquascaping Forum for more
details.
* Popular vote winner receives 5 points towards their overall
score. Using the APC poll system, the members of APC will be able to
vote for their favorite aquascape.

Sponsors:
Aquarium Design Group
Seachem
Aquatic-Store.com
Freshwateraquariumplants.com

Judges:
Jeff Senske, from USA
Roland Seah, from Singapore
Wayne sham, from Hong Kong
Daniel Larrsen, from Sweden
Rony Suzuki, from Brazil
Jeff Kropp, from USA
Agus Po, from Canada

Get to know more about your judges here, including photos of layouts,
biographical information, bits of wisdom, and more!:

http://www.aquaticplantcentral.com/f...ad.php?t=10385

Deadline:
December 1, 2005

Fine print:


* Aquatic Plant Central membership is not a requirement.
* Contestants are encouraged to register with the soon-to-be
released contest pages. Each contestant is issued a unique number that
will be used to refer to their entries in all aspects of judging. Each
contestant will have the option to remain anonymous.
* Contestants will be required to accept the terms of the Photo
Release in order to participate in the contest.
* Judging scoresheets and judge commentary will be provided to each
entry. At the end of the contest, this information will appear under
the entry images in the contest website. However, entry will be
identified only by unique number (unless otherwise agreed to by
contestant) and the judges' names will not be linked to the scoresheets
or commentary.

For more information and entry details, please visit our contest page
and refer to our APC forum.

GOOD LUCK!

Carlos

Just a final reminder that the APC International Aquaplant Layout
Contest is coming to a close. Please start getting all those entries
in, as there are only five days left!

The deadline is December 1st at midnight, EST.

Good luck to all!

Carlos