I dont think TOTM is a contest at all... at least thats my understanding. Its a showcase of someones entire system (tank, livestock, corals, lights, filltration, maintenance routine...)

I think Polkster was suggesting an actual contest each month for a single photo (maybe based on a theme). I was thinking it would be a really easy, fun thing for everyone that takes pics of their tank to submit too. As another benefit the TOTM project leader would get a list of users that they could send emails to to build the TOTM submissions, which I hear is a real problem.

I dont think prizes would even be nesseccary... just a chance to have one of my photos featured on the site would be enough for me. I like taking pics anyway!!!