Contests

Best Tank  Contest Rules 

 

1.  Eligibility and How to Enter 

• Open to all club members in good standing 

• Three entries per household 

• Send a video that shows you with your tank(s) to contact.dras@gmail.com in order to prove the tank is yours and at your home 

• Also email a photo that can be printed and used for judging purposes 

• Each entry will receive a number in order to remain anonymous during judging 

 

2.  Aquarium Size/Type 

• Tank can be any size 

• Freshwater or saltwater  

 

3.  Aquarium Setup 

• There are no restrictions other than the following: 

• Fish must be healthy, well-cared-for, and suitable for the size of the aquarium (at the discretion of the Executive) 

• No harmful or invasive species (as per the Ontario Invasive Species Act) 

 

4.  Judging Process 

• The contest will take place during the Year-End Club Meeting in June 2026 from 7pm, when the doors open, to 8pm, when the meeting starts 

• The winners will be announced before the end of the meeting 

• All members will participate in judging by voting for their favorite tank 

• Members can only vote once, and they should not vote for their own tank 

• Photos will be numbered to ensure anonymity  

 

5.  Judging Criteria 

     Members should consider the following when choosing their favourite tank: 

• Aesthetic Appeal: Visual harmony, design, creativity etc. 

• Aquarium Health: Water clarity, plant health, fish wellbeing etc. 

• Aquarium Knowledge: Proper fish and plant species selection, equipment choice 

• Maintenance & Cleanliness: Overall cleanliness and organization of the tank 

 

6.  Prizes 

• Prize of a $100 gift card to a sponsor of your choice will be awarded to the First-Place winner 

 

7.  Deadline 

• All entries must be submitted by the May Monthly meeting 

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