danskim's 300g rimless starphire
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To be honest, I have not broke the camera out in over two months. I also had an alk fluctuation about a month ago as my reactor can not keep up with my tank's demands 
I suffered a little alk burn on about 6 corals. Hence me working so much on the new tank. I can not get my new equipment under my current 90.
I got mine about 4 months ago. It is not the original that was distributed through Rommel @ Ultimatefrags, but I still liked the coloration to get it. It loves light and flow. Even though I got some alk burn, it still is encrusting.
I suffered a little alk burn on about 6 corals. Hence me working so much on the new tank. I can not get my new equipment under my current 90.I got mine about 4 months ago. It is not the original that was distributed through Rommel @ Ultimatefrags, but I still liked the coloration to get it. It loves light and flow. Even though I got some alk burn, it still is encrusting.
danskim
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Gotta break out the camera then! It's a shame not to use it 
Terry, I'll post some pictures tomorrow I hope. I stirred up a little dust storm in the tank because I finally got fed up with the rotating Tunze making sand dunes/valleys in the front right corner and front center. I ended up using ARM media as sand.. haha. Seems to be working since it's heavier.
Terry, I'll post some pictures tomorrow I hope. I stirred up a little dust storm in the tank because I finally got fed up with the rotating Tunze making sand dunes/valleys in the front right corner and front center. I ended up using ARM media as sand.. haha. Seems to be working since it's heavier.
tbone28
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12069573#post12069573 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danskim
Gotta break out the camera then! It's a shame not to use it
Terry, I'll post some pictures tomorrow I hope. I stirred up a little dust storm in the tank because I finally got fed up with the rotating Tunze making sand dunes/valleys in the front right corner and front center. I ended up using ARM media as sand.. haha. Seems to be working since it's heavier.
HaHa, smart! Maybe I need to give that a try.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12069573#post12069573 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by danskim
Gotta break out the camera then! It's a shame not to use it
I ended up using ARM media as sand.. haha. Seems to be working since it's heavier.
You're right, but I am trying to get the tank switched over. I know, I have the 105 vr macro and I just not motivated to take pictures. I was going to take one last round before I break things down.
The arm media thing. I have some waiting in the garage for just that reason. I also use aragonite that you can get for $.99/lb at the LFS. The bigger the better. I took a large strainer in to get the fine stuff out
danskim
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Thanks Tritonian!
More pictures! They are not that great, and I am hesitant to put them up because I feel they are subpar. I definitely need to get a macro lens again... I only took a few shots of the frags because some are too far back to get a good look at them.
Top down shot with all bulbs firing (looks like I need to wipe down the shield)
Superman Montipora digitata
ATL big branch bansai garden
Ocean blue hoeksemai
Little frag island Incredible Hulk acro on the left and SE Stag on the right
Oregon tort. Strangely the polyps on the encrusting base are almost fluorescent green. Better blue up!
More pictures! They are not that great, and I am hesitant to put them up because I feel they are subpar. I definitely need to get a macro lens again... I only took a few shots of the frags because some are too far back to get a good look at them.
Top down shot with all bulbs firing (looks like I need to wipe down the shield
)
Superman Montipora digitata
ATL big branch bansai garden
Ocean blue hoeksemai
Little frag island
Incredible Hulk acro on the left and SE Stag on the right
Oregon tort. Strangely the polyps on the encrusting base are almost fluorescent green. Better blue up!
danskim
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Haha, well the focal length only affects working distance. So yeah a longer macro would help still get 1:1 magnification on stuff all the way in the back of the tank.
I really would like the MP-E 65mm (5X! magnification!), but it's not as practical as my only macro lens.
I'll probably just go for the standard 100mm and perhaps get the 65mm down the road. I haven't tried the 180L yet, so hopefully I'll get around to trying one out before making a purchase.
I really would like the MP-E 65mm (5X! magnification!), but it's not as practical as my only macro lens.
I'll probably just go for the standard 100mm and perhaps get the 65mm down the road. I haven't tried the 180L yet, so hopefully I'll get around to trying one out before making a purchase.
danskim
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Haha I just burned myself making some frags.
That glue accelerator really heats things up! I didn't know I had some super glue on my finger and I sprayed a little frag plug.. WOW my finger started to sizzle and I saw smoke!
There's a little blister now... right on a joint too!
That glue accelerator really heats things up! I didn't know I had some super glue on my finger and I sprayed a little frag plug.. WOW my finger started to sizzle and I saw smoke!
There's a little blister now... right on a joint too!
jamesdawson
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Fuorescent green polyps on the Oregon Tort!!
I would want them to stay that way, kind of a one of a kind.
James
I would want them to stay that way, kind of a one of a kind.
James
tbone28
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12082511#post12082511 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
tbone you change avatar again? yeah you'll find the deal alright. there is no way i can id sps, tried but cant
haha, I'm just like you. I buy what looks good to me. The reefers I buy them from tell me the names, and I just forget by the time I get home.
Yup, new avatar - Go Warriors! OK, I will stop T-boning Dan's thread now
