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Since I'm still feeling a bit 'peckish' over the 'Most Aggressive Tang' posting thread,
https://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpbb/vie ... 0&t=455195
How 'bout we try a new angle on this most aggressive/meanest/toughest Cichlid thing? In this case, provide a complete stock list for a 6-foot long aquarium, with a full community of what you consider to be - the most aggressive African Mbuna. Something you believe is BALANCED in aggression, that will (hopefully) 'go the distance' and succeed, long-term.
And, let's up the stakes a bit, shall we? Let's SCORE this thing. It's a game!
- Rules-
1) EVERYONE participating starts at 100 points.
2) Fish species are limited to what are considered to legitimately be, African Mbuna and African Catfish ONLY. (No Nile Crocodiles :lol: )
3) The starting size or 'Baseline', 6 foot long tank is 150 gallons. Subtract 1 point for each gallon above that. Add 1 point for each gallon below that.
4) Each Mbuna stocking group is worth 10 points (including catfish).
5) Each individual (a single fish, not in a species group) Mbuna, (or catfish) is worth 5 points.
6) MANDATORY Melanochromis! (Yes, I really am a cruel, heartless S*B). The 'Baseline' mandatory Melanochromis species is M. Johanni. Add +5 points for other Melanochromis species. +10 points if you can manage M. chipokae in your group! (good luck with that....).
NOTE: Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos (formerly Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos 'Maingano' Cichlid) does NOT qualify as a legitimate Melanochromis species!
7) Females! 5 will be the 'baseline' number in a group. Minus 2 points for every female above that number. Add 5 points for every female below that.
8 ) Minimum of 26 fish. Subtract 1 point for each number below that. Add two points for each number above that.
9) This thread/game will continue for a full month: 11 August - 11 September/21. No game entries will be accepted after that.
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And now....our Referee! I nominate the following member(s), to ref this contest:
- DJRansome
- or -
- Fogelhund (1'st alternate)
- or -
- sir_keith (2'nd alternate)
SUBJECTIVITY is the game here - and the Referee has the ultimate power to rule over any decisions. ALL Referee Decisions Are Final! (There will be NO appeals or 'adjudications' to the Cichlid-forum 'Kangaroo Court'!).
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10) The Referee can/will/shall subtract 10 points from each contestant's overall score for every 'correction' they feel is required to the contestant's submitted stocking scheme. Reasonable justification for these corrections will of course, be provided.
11) The Referee may/might/should award up to 20 additional (bonus!) points for what is considered to be exceptionally daring or unusual stocking schemes. SUBJECTIVITY rules!
12) The Referee (upon accepting this august position) shall feel free to add to any of the rules above, as he deems fit.
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PRIZE: The declared winner of this contest will receive the everlasting respect and honor of your fellow members of Cichlid-forum. May the best Cichlid-Keeper win!
FINAL: PLEASE HOLD ALL CONTEST SUBMISSIONS UNTIL WE GET A REFEREE TO ROGER UP AND OFFICIATE THIS RATHER 'EPIC EVENT'.
https://www.cichlid-forum.com/phpbb/vie ... 0&t=455195
How 'bout we try a new angle on this most aggressive/meanest/toughest Cichlid thing? In this case, provide a complete stock list for a 6-foot long aquarium, with a full community of what you consider to be - the most aggressive African Mbuna. Something you believe is BALANCED in aggression, that will (hopefully) 'go the distance' and succeed, long-term.
And, let's up the stakes a bit, shall we? Let's SCORE this thing. It's a game!
- Rules-
1) EVERYONE participating starts at 100 points.
2) Fish species are limited to what are considered to legitimately be, African Mbuna and African Catfish ONLY. (No Nile Crocodiles :lol: )
3) The starting size or 'Baseline', 6 foot long tank is 150 gallons. Subtract 1 point for each gallon above that. Add 1 point for each gallon below that.
4) Each Mbuna stocking group is worth 10 points (including catfish).
5) Each individual (a single fish, not in a species group) Mbuna, (or catfish) is worth 5 points.
6) MANDATORY Melanochromis! (Yes, I really am a cruel, heartless S*B). The 'Baseline' mandatory Melanochromis species is M. Johanni. Add +5 points for other Melanochromis species. +10 points if you can manage M. chipokae in your group! (good luck with that....).
NOTE: Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos (formerly Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos 'Maingano' Cichlid) does NOT qualify as a legitimate Melanochromis species!
7) Females! 5 will be the 'baseline' number in a group. Minus 2 points for every female above that number. Add 5 points for every female below that.
8 ) Minimum of 26 fish. Subtract 1 point for each number below that. Add two points for each number above that.
9) This thread/game will continue for a full month: 11 August - 11 September/21. No game entries will be accepted after that.
-
And now....our Referee! I nominate the following member(s), to ref this contest:
- DJRansome
- or -
- Fogelhund (1'st alternate)
- or -
- sir_keith (2'nd alternate)
SUBJECTIVITY is the game here - and the Referee has the ultimate power to rule over any decisions. ALL Referee Decisions Are Final! (There will be NO appeals or 'adjudications' to the Cichlid-forum 'Kangaroo Court'!).
-
10) The Referee can/will/shall subtract 10 points from each contestant's overall score for every 'correction' they feel is required to the contestant's submitted stocking scheme. Reasonable justification for these corrections will of course, be provided.
11) The Referee may/might/should award up to 20 additional (bonus!) points for what is considered to be exceptionally daring or unusual stocking schemes. SUBJECTIVITY rules!
12) The Referee (upon accepting this august position) shall feel free to add to any of the rules above, as he deems fit.
-
PRIZE: The declared winner of this contest will receive the everlasting respect and honor of your fellow members of Cichlid-forum. May the best Cichlid-Keeper win!
FINAL: PLEASE HOLD ALL CONTEST SUBMISSIONS UNTIL WE GET A REFEREE TO ROGER UP AND OFFICIATE THIS RATHER 'EPIC EVENT'.