Tank Journal Archive
Matt, the skimmers can be picked up for between 1500-1900 depending where you look. I had one of the first 2010 models with Ben having the smaller 200 size. We went with the option of sourcing them from a retail shop for peace of mind. I prefer buying larger pieces locally for any issues that may arise. Its all fine and good to buy like places from Sewatec. Just remember, any issues and you will have to pay for shipping both ways :)
This was the skimmer on my last tank that was 1000L and it did it quite comfortably :)
They are great because they can be fine tuned so the air:water ratio can be manipulated easily. There is no way I would have chosen this skimmer for this size tank..........or would I :rolleyes
I'l keep an eye on the flame. Thanks :) Definitely getting more colours too and not as timid as before.
Mataman, I am still learning how to get the most out of my camera.
It helps if you turn the circulation pumps off or low. Feed mode for example.
Does your camera have any manual settings? I am just learning how to play with these ;)
A fast shutter speed of 1/200 or faster is quick enough to get a clear picture.
Bump up the ISO to 400 or 640
Adjust your aperture so it's a large f number, I use 2.8 - 1.8.
I need to play with these is post so I can get them a bit brighter ;)
Thanks for another idea, I might try this, as I haven't before :)
Here is a pic I just took that I really like :)
It's turbo time
It's like they were posing :rolleyes
I started with only a handful when I initially seeded the tank, now there is 50-60 :D
These guys are a valuable addition in your clean up crew, they spend most of the day sleeping and only really head out at lights out. These 2 have been cruising at the waterline for the past few days though.
Their egg mass looks like a stringy mass of goo with tiny white eggs. I'll get a picture of that when I find them ;)
It's turbo time
It's like they were posing :rolleyes
I started with only a handful when I initially seeded the tank, now there is 50-60 :D
These guys are a valuable addition in your clean up crew, they spend most of the day sleeping and only really head out at lights out. These 2 have been cruising at the waterline for the past few days though.
Their egg mass looks like a stringy mass of goo with tiny white eggs. I'll get a picture of that when I find them ;)
Its one of these http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/olympussp550uz/ I set it to auto and take a picture,I have no idea about cameras.Ill start another thread and someone might be able to give me a few pointers?
Hey mate, I had a quick look at the specs of your camera.
Have you tried the "S" mode? Give that a go and set the ISO between 400 and 600.
Set your white balance to the mode that selects the nearest colours when you take a picture.
Maybe starting a thread would be the best idea like you pointed out :)
So I came home this morning to find my return pump dead :mad:
2nd Laguna 6000 to die within its 2 year warranty
The place I purchased it from was very prompt in replacing the pump the first time.
The remaining warranty was carried over for the second one and now it had died outside the warranty coverage
With most the shops being closed today, a quick fix had to be made.
I purchased a Red Devil 4000 for a utility water change and backup pump a few weeks back. I have placed the Red Devil inline for a temporary fix. I might get a couple and keep them on hand as I am inpressed with their flow and overall build quality. No more wasting money on Laguna's :p
Now I just have to wait for Guppies to re-open so I can get 1 as a spare ;)
What's the important lesson learnt here???? Always have a spare or backup plan in place for pumps. Return pumps, circulation pumps and utility pumps. Always have a spare something ;)
Why? Because there will be a time when you least expect, something will fail :)
2nd Laguna 6000 to die within its 2 year warranty
The place I purchased it from was very prompt in replacing the pump the first time.
The remaining warranty was carried over for the second one and now it had died outside the warranty coverage
With most the shops being closed today, a quick fix had to be made.
I purchased a Red Devil 4000 for a utility water change and backup pump a few weeks back. I have placed the Red Devil inline for a temporary fix. I might get a couple and keep them on hand as I am inpressed with their flow and overall build quality. No more wasting money on Laguna's :p
Now I just have to wait for Guppies to re-open so I can get 1 as a spare ;)
What's the important lesson learnt here???? Always have a spare or backup plan in place for pumps. Return pumps, circulation pumps and utility pumps. Always have a spare something ;)
Why? Because there will be a time when you least expect, something will fail :)
I'll see of I have time to take a quick FTS in the next few days if I have time.
We pick up keys for our new place at midday tomorrow so the stressful job of moving begins!
We are moving all our stuff over first, then the tank in the following week.
Excited as it will be our first place :)
Oh the joys of moving ;)
We pick up keys for our new place at midday tomorrow so the stressful job of moving begins!
We are moving all our stuff over first, then the tank in the following week.
Excited as it will be our first place :)
Oh the joys of moving ;)
Hey Jarryd, sorry I missed your post - A new page came up :)
Do I like the starfire? Yes.
Would I get it again? Probably not.
I am anal with taking care of everything I own, and unfortunately still ended up with scratches. It's just one of those things :rolleyes
With the amount of light the ATI's push out, It doesn't seem to be an issue what grade the glass is.
I'll just get a clearer type of float., not starfire ;)
So the my 3 rooms are almost packed. Slowly and surely.
I have organised to borrow an IBC that will be filled this week and will be moving the tank after Monday. Yet another tank transfer for me. I think this is number 11 :eek
Ran out of time tonight Matt - My photoperiod is only 6hrs, 14:00-20:00.
I did take a really interesting one of my bubble coral, I notice it completely changes structure at night.
All its feeder tentacles come out :)
I tried a pretty hard shot with a softbox flash to try and get a pic of it. It looks really weird
Remember, this is complete darkness almost. The bubble coral is middle in the picture.
The colours are completely gone, but you get the idea
I think its really amazing how things adapt to the environment we create for them. This only happens as the lights go out :D
Next pics will probably be moving
I did take a really interesting one of my bubble coral, I notice it completely changes structure at night.
All its feeder tentacles come out :)
I tried a pretty hard shot with a softbox flash to try and get a pic of it. It looks really weird
Remember, this is complete darkness almost. The bubble coral is middle in the picture.
The colours are completely gone, but you get the idea
I think its really amazing how things adapt to the environment we create for them. This only happens as the lights go out :D
Next pics will probably be moving
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