Cencalfishguy56 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 30 minutes ago, Matteo said: Yes it really is starting to fill in! I agree. I probably won't upgrade until next year sometime. Thanks for the kind words! Pretty sure he’s hinting at TOTM in near future😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cencalfishguy56 said: Pretty sure he’s hinting at TOTM in near future😉 😳👀👀👀👀👀 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 18, 2020 Author Share Posted July 18, 2020 Got bored and took some pics. Got lazy on the glass and sand bed too.... 🤪 \\ 6 2 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share Posted July 19, 2020 5g Water change, filter media change, and full on scrub down and dosing happened today 4 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 Took some more shots. Covid got me bored... Dragon Soul Indo Pink Goni Gold/Red Lobo (McDonald's Lunch Box Lobo could be a good name...) FTS: 7/19/2020 7 3 Quote Link to comment
Cencalfishguy56 Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Matteo said: Wow this thing is nuts bro!! I could stare at this tank all day🔥 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 Harlequins spawned again last night. tons and tons of babies floating around. This morning no where to be seen. We will see if ANY make it........ RIP, feels like I am losing mad money every time as they are in high demand 2 1 Quote Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Those LPS are fire. What T5 bulb combo do you run? 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, xiaoxiy said: Those LPS are fire. What T5 bulb combo do you run? Thanks! I do love LPS. My sticks bore me hahaha and I only have one type of mushroom..... Front to back it goes Blue +, Blue +, Coral +, Blue +. Then both sides have 453nm 16watt Led strips. The front one is dimmed a bit while the back one is almost at full to compensate for where the coral + position is if that makes sense. 3 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 27, 2020 Author Share Posted July 27, 2020 just some quick shots Female Maroon Lighting Clown Flame Angel Side Angle 9 Quote Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Dang son,ole boy got that FIYAAA !!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 28, 2020 Author Share Posted July 28, 2020 Selling an mp40 if anyone needs one! Homies get that homie discount 👀 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Coolbreeze Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 9:51 PM, Matteo said: just some quick shots Female Maroon Lighting Clown Flame Angel Side Angle OMG. These are gorgeous pictures. What camera, lens and filters do you recommend to get better pictures than an iPhone? 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Coolbreeze said: OMG. These are gorgeous pictures. What camera, lens and filters do you recommend to get better pictures than an iPhone? Hey! Thank you. I use a Lumix GX85 mirrorless camera. Shoot in manual mode with a custom white balance setting. Then I use pixlr.com for some quick post editing and it's free and keeps the photos original 4k. No filters or anything of the sort. I use the stock lens that came with the kit. For iPhone I recommend shooting in manual settings and really try to get the best out of the white balance setting you can. For phone editing apps there are tons so personal preference. At the end of the day the best photos are usually done with a camera and not a phone. Phones just don't have all the power cameras do. My camera is basically a smart camera. All the tech and hardware is for photos not text 😉 3 Quote Link to comment
Coolbreeze Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 21 hours ago, Matteo said: Hey! Thank you. I use a Lumix GX85 mirrorless camera. Shoot in manual mode with a custom white balance setting. Then I use pixlr.com for some quick post editing and it's free and keeps the photos original 4k. No filters or anything of the sort. I use the stock lens that came with the kit. For iPhone I recommend shooting in manual settings and really try to get the best out of the white balance setting you can. For phone editing apps there are tons so personal preference. At the end of the day the best photos are usually done with a camera and not a phone. Phones just don't have all the power cameras do. My camera is basically a smart camera. All the tech and hardware is for photos not text 😉 Thanks for the tips 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment
SaltyTanks Posted July 30, 2020 Share Posted July 30, 2020 @MatteoWhat are you doing these days for nutrient export? Still growing chaeto in one of the back sump chambers? I'm thinking about going that route for my IM40 & would appreciate any insight you can share about what's worked (or not worked) for you. 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, SaltyTanks said: @MatteoWhat are you doing these days for nutrient export? Still growing chaeto in one of the back sump chambers? I'm thinking about going that route for my IM40 & would appreciate any insight you can share about what's worked (or not worked) for you. Hey there! Yeah I am running chaeto in the rear chamber with the IM Cheatomax LED on an off light schedule. Other than that mid size nuvo skimmer, filter pads, carbon, and purigen. I change my media out/recharge it 1-2 twice a month and do water changes probably about the same 1-2 twice a month. Just 5 gallons. That's it! 2 1 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Added a couple more BTAs! Torch collection going strong 6 Quote Link to comment
Matteo Posted August 5, 2020 Author Share Posted August 5, 2020 Side shot lobos featured of course the FTS 08/04/2020 7 1 Quote Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 38 minutes ago, Matteo said: Side shot lobos featured of course the FTS 08/04/2020 Looks very colorful and nice. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment
spectra Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Needs a bounce.......................... just sayin.......................... 1 Quote Link to comment
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