The 630 Build

[dave.m]

Use a tripod and shutter release. Play around with aperture and shutter speed, keep the iso as low as possible. Rockwork looks good, love the dimensions.

+1

Also, don't be afraid to play around with RAW mode and the White Balance on your camera. This is usually necessary to get more realistic colours in your photos because the tank lights tend to skew too far towards blue.

Did you know there is an entire forum here on RC that is dedicated to photography for reef tanks?

Dave.M

 

[bubblewood]

Absolutely breathtaking. Incredible job you have done!!
I do have one question in regards to your sand substrate what are you doing or how was it staying so clean and bright? No algae or diatom showing on it. What are your levels for nitrates and phosphate?
Thanks!!

 

[D.v]

Wow man, awesome tank.

 

[Lead Fish]

Absolutely breathtaking. Incredible job you have done!!
I do have one question in regards to your sand substrate what are you doing or how was it staying so clean and bright? No algae or diatom showing on it. What are your levels for nitrates and phosphate?
Thanks!!

Nitrates are barely being detected using RedSea test kit. The Phosphates are the same way. This isn't by choice. I've been feeding heavily 3-4 times a day. Fish are fat and happy, but I think the corals would appreciate more nutrients. I also vacuum the sand a little when I do my biweekly 50g water changes.

 

[Joe0813]

did you even cycle the tank? you have no water in one picture then in your next one you have some fish and coral.... or did i miss a post somewhere?

 

[Lead Fish]

did you even cycle the tank? you have no water in one picture then in your next one you have some fish and coral.... or did i miss a post somewhere?

Yeah. I used the Fritz turbo start. That stuff works. I had it cycled in less then a week. Didn't lose a single fish.

 

[Lead Fish]

+1

Also, don't be afraid to play around with RAW mode and the White Balance on your camera. This is usually necessary to get more realistic colours in your photos because the tank lights tend to skew too far towards blue.

Did you know there is an entire forum here on RC that is dedicated to photography for reef tanks?

Dave.M

Cool. I'll go try it out and check out the forum.

 

[Joe0813]

Yeah. I used the Fritz turbo start. That stuff works. I had it cycled in less then a week. Didn't lose a single fish.

really... hmm good to know.

 

[Lead Fish]

I ordered a Macro lens. Here are my first attempts. Suggestions are welcome.

 

[Lead Fish]

Bubble Gum Monster

 

[dave.m]

Pretty fine shots.

Dave.M

 

[Lead Fish]

ORA Ants


ORA Hawkins

 

[Lead Fish]

Tierra del Fuego

 

[Lead Fish]

Strawberry Shortcake still coloring up.

 

[Lead Fish]

Pretty fine shots.

Dave.M

Thanks Dave

 

[sandyland]

Photos look insane!