Linespot Flasher Wrasse and Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse

[nightOwl]

Got a little bored and snapped a few pictures of my Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus) and Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis). Trying to get better with taking pictures of these fast swimming fish.

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis)

IMG_2985 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis)

IMG_2838 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis)

IMG_3029 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)

IMG_2989 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)

IMG_3020 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

 

[Capt56]

Got a little bored and snapped a few pictures of my Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus) and Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis). Trying to get better with taking pictures of these fast swimming fish.

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis)

IMG_2985 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis)

IMG_2838 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis)

IMG_3029 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)

IMG_2989 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)

IMG_3020 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Those are awesome pics? What kind of settings did you use?

 

[jroovers]

Very nice!

 

[nightOwl]

Those are awesome pics? What kind of settings did you use?

Capt56 - Thanks. I am using a Canon Rebel T4i with EF 100mm Macro f2.8 lense in conjunction with my tripod. Below are the setting for each picture.

1. 1/125 sec at f/2.8. ISO 250
2. 1/125 sec at f/4.0 ISO 1000
3. 1/160 sec at f/4.0 ISO 800
4. 1/160 sec at f/2.8 ISO 400
5. 1/125 sec at f/4.0 ISO 320

Very nice!

jroovers - Thanks.

 

[Sander_Bos]

Sweet pictures, love the details on the tail

 

[frankyrivera]

Man, that tail shot looks like you laid that bad boy down on a microscope and took a picture of it, sweet shot nice composition too. I like your rule of thirds method for framing the shot

 

[jroovers]

Red Velvet Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubrisquamis)

IMG_2985 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Linespot Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)

IMG_3020 by LifeThrough_TheLense, on Flickr

Adding to what Franky says, in terms of composition, I like the first one best. When shooting birds, most recommend in terms of composition to leave a bit of extra space towards the direction the bird is looking or flying. I think the same applies to fish. The first shot follows that rule and is the standout of the group IMO. The last one would be a shot that would be better composed if the open space was in front of the fish, not behind it. But of course this is all subjective and open to interpretation! Nice sharp shots regardless, and yes that tail shot is impressively sharp, wrasses don't sit still and are hard to capture, so nicely done.

 

[nightOwl]

Sweet pictures, love the details on the tail

Sander_Bos - Thanks!

Man, that tail shot looks like you laid that bad boy down on a microscope and took a picture of it, sweet shot nice composition too. I like your rule of thirds method for framing the shot

frankyrivera - Thanks! I have been trying to keep that in mind when taking pictures of some of the fish in the tank. Occasionally they cooperate .

Adding to what Franky says, in terms of composition, I like the first one best. When shooting birds, most recommend in terms of composition to leave a bit of extra space towards the direction the bird is looking or flying. I think the same applies to fish. The first shot follows that rule and is the standout of the group IMO. The last one would be a shot that would be better composed if the open space was in front of the fish, not behind it. But of course this is all subjective and open to interpretation! Nice sharp shots regardless, and yes that tail shot is impressively sharp, wrasses don't sit still and are hard to capture, so nicely done.

jroovers - Thanks! For some reason the line spot is always swimming the other way...LOL. I try to keep the rule of thirds in mind but sometimes I just get a shot that is clear. I totally agree with you on having the space in front of him though. On top of that he is very fast! That day that was the best shot I could get. I will try to get another soon and update here . Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Capt56]

Did it take a while for your line spot wrasse to be active? I just got one two days ago and it won't come out to swim. It's in the corner of the tank under a rock.

 

[nightOwl]

Did it take a while for your line spot wrasse to be active? I just got one two days ago and it won't come out to swim. It's in the corner of the tank under a rock.

Capt56 - Mine was the first wrasse so he was shy but active. He was QT for 3 weeks so at feeding time he was use to routine and knew Mr. Smiley face meant full tummy. What other fish do you have in the tank with him? Did you use an acclimation box in your main display so he could interact with the other fish?

 

[Capt56]

Capt56 - Mine was the first wrasse so he was shy but active. He was QT for 3 weeks so at feeding time he was use to routine and knew Mr. Smiley face meant full tummy. What other fish do you have in the tank with him? Did you use an acclimation box in your main display so he could interact with the other fish?

I have the following:

blonde naso tang
Scopas tang
Blue tang
Desjardani tang
Purple firefish
Firefish
Yellow watchman goby
Yellow wrasse
Dispar anthia
2 ocellaris clowns
2 b&w ocellaris clowns
5 chromis

I did not use an acclimation box. I had a six line wrasse that would harass my linespot. I took out the six line. After 5 days of hiding, the linespot finally is out swimming around.

 

[nightOwl]

I have the following:

blonde naso tang
Scopas tang
Blue tang
Desjardani tang
Purple firefish
Firefish
Yellow watchman goby
Yellow wrasse
Dispar anthia
2 ocellaris clowns
2 b&w ocellaris clowns
5 chromis

I did not use an acclimation box. I had a six line wrasse that would harass my linespot. I took out the six line. After 5 days of hiding, the linespot finally is out swimming around.

Capt56 - Looks like you found the culprit. Six lines are notorious for being bullies especially after they game some size. I recently encountered a similar situation with my Longfin Wrasse...he bullied my Orange Back to death and I even used an acclimation box .