My 46 Bow Front LPS-Softies (PIX HEAVYYYYY!)

[jokervueboi]

I finally got a Nikon 3200 Lens:AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm DX VR HD 0.43X Wide Angle Converter W/ Macro Optics. Please enjoy these noobie shots!

 

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[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looks awesome!

 

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[jokervueboi]

Looks awesome!

Thank You! I'm learning A LOT from the R2R community!

 

[jokervueboi]

So maybe I should of added this in the beginning,
Accessories:
Sump: 40 gallon breeder
Skimmer: AquaMaxx Cone 2 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
LightsLED: Lumentek 240 Pro
OverFlow: Tom Aquatics Pro Series Surface Skimmer Overflow
Returnpump: Eheim Compact+ 2000 Pump
Socks holder: CPR Sock-It 4 Inch Adjustable Filter Sock Holder
Filtersocks: AquaMaxx 4 Inch 200 Micron Filter Sock
Sumplight: DM-5e REFUIGIUM LED LIGHT

So I've been looking into SPS. They seem intimidating due the the fact that all the water parameters pretty much has to be "Perfect." I have been better at keeping my parameters in check, so I am attempting to add some SPS.

From Unique Corals
Acropora tortuosa - True "Cali Tort"
Acropora sp.- ORA "Red Planet Acro"
Acropora microclados - Strawberry Shortcake Acropora

 

[jokervueboi]

I forgot, I am using MP10 power head in my DT.

 

[Longnose Hawkfish]

Looks great!!

 

[jokervueboi]

Looks great!!

Thanks! I'm still learning a lot about corals and their needs (care). With my student budget (college), i can only afford the "easier" to take care of corals. I'd like to get into SPS corals too! But so far looking at other reefer's heavy sps tanks, they have some SUPER awesome equipments!

 

[markalot]

Looks good. Nice to see some pics from a 46 bowfront. Any trick to making them sharp and clear, mine are always blurry due to the curved glass.

Oh, do you have a FTS? Always looking for scaping ideas.

 

[jokervueboi]

Looks good. Nice to see some pics from a 46 bowfront. Any trick to making them sharp and clear, mine are always blurry due to the curved glass.

Oh, do you have a FTS? Always looking for scaping ideas.

LOL i'm the last person u want to ask about taking pictures. I just aim and shoot with the D3200. I'll try to get a FTS when my GF brings back the camera.

 

[rworegon]

Pics look good. Just a couple of suggestions. Try shooting with manual focus. This will allow you to focus on any particular subject. Especially with a bowfront tank the sensor will try to balance the focus to the overall picture. Second, shoot in RAW and adjust white balance in whatever editing software came with the camera or camera raw, or photoshop if you have it. All your pics have the purple look caused by the actinic lights that tend to fool the dslr sensor. Shoot at as close to perpindicular to the glass as you can to cut down on distortion.

 

[jokervueboi]

Pics look good. Just a couple of suggestions. Try shooting with manual focus. This will allow you to focus on any particular subject. Especially with a bowfront tank the sensor will try to balance the focus to the overall picture. Second, shoot in RAW and adjust white balance in whatever editing software came with the camera or camera raw, or photoshop if you have it. All your pics have the purple look caused by the actinic lights that tend to fool the dslr sensor. Shoot at as close to perpindicular to the glass as you can to cut down on distortion.

WoW thanks for the advice! I'm a noobie at picture taking and reef keeping! Thank you!

 

[jokervueboi]

Just a full tank shot update. I'm getting ready to set up my 180 gallon tank! Excited

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Looks good!!