Sk8n Reefer Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Tanks looking great- like that FTS ? Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Tanks looking great- like that FTS Thanks ! I thought that was a cool shot too! I'm finally starting to get the hang of using the DSLR I have...I'm nowhere near "good" by any means but I learn something new every time I snap a few shots...I think I read in metrokats TOTM profile that investing in a decent camera to chronicle your tank can be one of the most important things! I now 100% agree! haha btw..Your tank has been such an inspiration..Well deserved TOTM! Couple pictures: IMG_0527 by tduplaga12, on Flickr IMG_0535 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks - I appreciate that- enjoying my last few days as TOTM - gonna put up a photo blast either tomorrow or Thursday night to end the month ? Yes, having a good camera really adds some enjoyment and nice to chronicle the growth. Clowns are tough for sure to get a well focused shot- that's a good pic though. The pic of the zoos is spot on great focus and color ? Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Thanks - I appreciate that- enjoying my last few days as TOTM - gonna put up a photo blast either tomorrow or Thursday night to end the month Yes, having a good camera really adds some enjoyment and nice to chronicle the growth. Clowns are tough for sure to get a well focused shot- that's a good pic though. The pic of the zoos is spot on great focus and color That's so funny that you said that about the clowns..I can NEVER get them to focus..I look forward to the photobomb! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 That's so funny that you said that about the clowns..I can NEVER get them to focus..I look forward to the photobomb! Ya- I think the whole time I've had them I've never gotten them both in focus with my good DSLR only when I use my iPad Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Ya- I think the whole time I've had them I've never gotten them both in focus with my good DSLR only when I use my iPad That's funny...an ipad outperforming a DSLR Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 That's funny...an ipad outperforming a DSLR Haha- no I wouldn't say that - easier to get a farther away shot. My wide angle does "ok" but not a chance with my macro lens. The macro lens is so fun to use - just like looking through a magnifying lens ? Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Haha- no I wouldn't say that - easier to get a farther away shot. My wide angle does "ok" but not a chance with my macro lens. The macro lens is so fun to use - just like looking through a magnifying lens I need to pick up a good macro lens...So damn expensive. Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I need to pick up a good macro lens...So damn expensive. Yes they are- I am lucky my brother is a part time photographer and has actually gotten a few shots in mags so I get his hand me downs- works out great! Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Yes they are- I am lucky my brother is a part time photographer and has actually gotten a few shots in mags so I get his hand me downs- works out great! Lucky.... This dude... IMG_0344 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Alvyyy:) IMG_0693 by tduplaga12, on Flickr So I got a little crazy and ordered a few new bulbs for the Retro..After a good half-hour of trying out different bulb combos...I settled with two ATI actinics. I plan on raising the white channel for the LEDS a tad..But Im real happy with the color. IMG_0683 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Alvyyy:) IMG_0693 by tduplaga12, on Flickr So I got a little crazy and ordered a few new bulbs for the Retro..After a good half-hour of trying out different bulb combos...I settled with two ATI actinics. I plan on raising the white channel for the LEDS a tad..But Im real happy with the color. IMG_0683 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Is it yellow wormlike and has tentacles that come off it? I have seen a couple in my tank they move about the glass then borrow back in the sand, probably not the samething lol Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 Is it yellow wormlike and has tentacles that come off it? I have seen a couple in my tank they move about the glass then borrow back in the sand, probably not the samething lol Are you talking about the weird alien thing living in my tank? That sounds pretty close to what I have. Idk if you have seen the pictures but there's one at the top of page 5 I think! Lemme know if that's what you have! Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Are you talking about the weird alien thing living in my tank? That sounds pretty close to what I have. Idk if you have seen the pictures but there's one at the top of page 5 I think! Lemme know if that's what you have! Yup samething! Notice how it's near the sand bed, look on your sand bed for tentacles lol they search for food I think Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yup samething! Notice how it's near the sand bed, look on your sand bed for tentacles lol they search for food I think Its crazy! I could watch that thing for hours! Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Its crazy! I could watch that thing for hours! Yea it's pretty neat how many things we find in our tanks lol Link to comment
ml86743 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 Yea it's pretty neat how many things we find in our tanks lol It really is amazing PICS! This acro has become one of my favorites. IMG_0715 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Steph Curry IMG_0713 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Purple Deaths IMG_0710 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Star IMG_0702 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Flowerzz IMG_0731 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Great shots! Thanks yoo! I'm sorry I took so long to check your tank out but WOW it's awesome:) Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 May FTS IMG_0804 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Looking great! -Dave Thanks Dave! Excited for the duo! New Pictures.. HI:) IMG_0847 by tduplaga12, on Flickr Please excuse the dirty asss tank.. IMG_0842 by tduplaga12, on Flickr This dude has been growin like a weed...had to relocate him today! IMG_0838 by tduplaga12, on Flickr UPDATE: Params are stable.. Got some diatoms on the sand nd stuff...typical Cyano has been 100% flushed out with water changes and siphoning! I'm having an issue with my blue acro...It looks infested with mini feather dusters and it's not happy at all..I think I'm going to try a revive dip? Idk I need help haha....any ideas? Link to comment
markalot Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I tried using a dental pick on a stylo infested with critters and I failed. Best bet is to keep it healthy and see if it can grow over them IMO, acros don't like to be touched. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 I tried using a dental pick on a stylo infested with critters and I failed. Best bet is to keep it healthy and see if it can grow over them IMO, acros don't like to be touched. I agree...Once they are in I don't like moving them at all...It puts off its tiny little stringy tentacle things where the dusters drill into the poor thing:( Of course this happens to the one blue SPS I've actually been able to maintain a healthy blue in.. Link to comment
ml86743 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yesterday I was doing my usually WC change routine and cleaning the skimmer...I finished and left for work. About an hour later I get a call from my stepdad saying "dude, the skimmers overflowing and there is water EVERYWHERE" I forgot to open the valve...stupid me. So then was like oh shiiiiiit...that means thr ATO is going nuts..Im screwed...After he shut all the stuff off that needed to be shut off I had my mom mix a bucket of high salinity water and slowly add the new water after temp match. It had dropped from 1.025 to 1.022. Of course the restaurant was the busiest its been in years..SO I couldn't really stay in contact with my mom! Shout out to them both tho...I would have lost everything if it wasn't for them! So far so good, nothing seems to be too stressed and PO'ed. Fingers are crossed. Link to comment
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