CoralWealth
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How high did the nutrients go?
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How high did the nutrients go?
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BigJim
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Nitrate around 50 and phosphate around .05. I had my lighting less intense because I always had low nutrients and I think the combination caused issues when the nutrients increased.
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BigJim
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I haven't updated the thread in a while. My tank issues were not resolved until about a month ago but things are turning around. Some coral still looks hideous but all are improving. Here are some shots of the happy ones. Hopefully it will look good enough for an updated FTS shot in a month or so.
zoas 2 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pink lemonade 2 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
grapefruit 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pink panther 2 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
wd tenuis 3 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
scoly 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
blueberry diesel 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
zoas 2 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickrpink lemonade 2 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickrgrapefruit 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickrpink panther 2 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickrwd tenuis 3 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickrscoly 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickrblueberry diesel 092817 by Big Jim, on Flickr
merfish101
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Looking good
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BigJim
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I still have a few corals looking ugly from my summer tank issues, but things are looking better for the most part. Here is an updated FTS and some macro shots. Pardon my cables behind the glass. I recently cleaned all the pumps and need to do some cable management again.
FTS 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
wd tenuis 2 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
setosa 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
flamethrower 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
fascination favia 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
mummy eye 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
miami hurricane 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
bonsai 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
FTS 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickrwd tenuis 2 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickrsetosa 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickrflamethrower 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickrfascination favia 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickrmummy eye 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickrmiami hurricane 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickrbonsai 102517 by Big Jim, on Flickr
Been wanting a macro lens for a long time i have came close to pulling the trigger several times just have a hard time justifying it but it sure does help with taking pictures on stuff like this. Does it have the image stabilizer built into it? I almost feel like that would be a must when taking pictures of swaying corals and fish.
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BigJim
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It does not have image stabilization. I turn off the pumps to limit the motion of the corals and use a tripod when I can. The WD and Setosa were shot free hand with the iso and shutter speed adjusted to reduce blur. Fish are difficult to shoot with a macro lens but it is possible with the right settings and some luck. I usually only keep about 1 out of every 10 fish photos I shoot.
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Here are some frags I have accumulated recently. I can't wait until these things grow out.
strawberry bubble gum102217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pink floyd 102217_1 by Big Jim, on Flickr
voodoo majick 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pink cadillac 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
fantasy island 102217_1 by Big Jim, on Flickr
tropicana twister 102217_1 by Big Jim, on Flickr
OP 2 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
strawberry bubble gum102217 by Big Jim, on Flickrpink floyd 102217_1 by Big Jim, on Flickrvoodoo majick 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickrpink cadillac 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickrfantasy island 102217_1 by Big Jim, on Flickrtropicana twister 102217_1 by Big Jim, on FlickrOP 2 102217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
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I took some fish pictures today and thought I would share. I rarely do this because getting good pictures of fish with a macro lens can be a challenge. They don't listen to me at all when I yell at them to be still.
This is my newest addition. He wiped out my aiptasia in less that a week and loves Rod's Original and LRS Reef Frenzy.
copperband 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickr
My Lyretail Anthias have been in the tank a little over a year. They certainly add a lot of color and movement to the tank.
anthias 5 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickr
anthias 3 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickr
The Magnificent Foxface is beautiful but high strung. Sometimes watching him stresses me out.
foxface 4 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickr
My Mystery Wrasse will be with me for 6 years in February. He is pretty docile compared to what most people say about them. He messed up his lower jaw jumping into the top of the tank a couple years ago, but he is still healthy. He is the only fish I have named. I call him Crazy Eyes for obvious reasons.
mystery wrasse 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickr
These two have been with me almost 5 years. They spawn weekly, but I have not yet tried to raise any of them.
clownfish 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickr
This little guys is a Randall's Assessor. He is tiny compared to his tank mates but they never seem to bother him. I'm not even sure they know he is there.
randalls assessor 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickr
My Harlequin Tusk and Starry Blenny would not cooperate with the photo shoot. I have had the blenny almost 7 years and he is usually easy to photograph. He was just all over the place today. I hope you enjoyed a few random photos.
This is my newest addition. He wiped out my aiptasia in less that a week and loves Rod's Original and LRS Reef Frenzy.
copperband 110417 by Big Jim, on FlickrMy Lyretail Anthias have been in the tank a little over a year. They certainly add a lot of color and movement to the tank.
anthias 5 110417 by Big Jim, on Flickranthias 3 110417 by Big Jim, on FlickrThe Magnificent Foxface is beautiful but high strung. Sometimes watching him stresses me out.
foxface 4 110417 by Big Jim, on FlickrMy Mystery Wrasse will be with me for 6 years in February. He is pretty docile compared to what most people say about them. He messed up his lower jaw jumping into the top of the tank a couple years ago, but he is still healthy. He is the only fish I have named. I call him Crazy Eyes for obvious reasons.
mystery wrasse 110417 by Big Jim, on FlickrThese two have been with me almost 5 years. They spawn weekly, but I have not yet tried to raise any of them.
clownfish 110417 by Big Jim, on FlickrThis little guys is a Randall's Assessor. He is tiny compared to his tank mates but they never seem to bother him. I'm not even sure they know he is there.
randalls assessor 110417 by Big Jim, on FlickrMy Harlequin Tusk and Starry Blenny would not cooperate with the photo shoot. I have had the blenny almost 7 years and he is usually easy to photograph. He was just all over the place today. I hope you enjoyed a few random photos.
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I bought some extension tubes and a 40mm lens to play with on my camera. I am still getting the hang of both of them, but here are a few shots.
extension tube shots using 100mm macro lens
wellso 2 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
goni 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pc rainbow112217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
captain america 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
fascination favia 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickr
OP 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickr
extension tube shots using 100mm macro lens
wellso 2 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickrgoni 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickrpc rainbow112217 by Big Jim, on Flickrcaptain america 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickrfascination favia 112117 by Big Jim, on FlickrOP 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickr
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Some 40mm shots that allow me to get a little more in the shots. I still need to figure out the right settings to not be out of focus.
sps 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickr
acros 4 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickr
acros 2 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickr
I also used an orange filter under actinic for these.
zoas 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
glowstik 112217_1 by Big Jim, on Flickr
pink panther and wd 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
sps 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickracros 4 112117 by Big Jim, on Flickracros 2 112117 by Big Jim, on FlickrI also used an orange filter under actinic for these.
zoas 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickrglowstik 112217_1 by Big Jim, on Flickrpink panther and wd 112217 by Big Jim, on Flickr
CoralWealth
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how is everything doing now?
What are you dosing if anything?
What are you dosing if anything?
