August 21st, 2016 - Video Update
I thought I'd mess around with a little video tonight. I'm not real happy with the white balance from shot to shot. Something to work on I guess. At any rate, here's a little video of my reef. Thanks for looking.
I thought I'd mess around with a little video tonight. I'm not real happy with the white balance from shot to shot. Something to work on I guess. At any rate, here's a little video of my reef. Thanks for looking.
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August 21, 2016 22:43
August 20th, 2016 - Weekly Photo Update
Time for my weekly photo update of the reef. The series of shots below are taken of the hallway side of the peninsula starting from the left and working right. The 3rd image is a compilation of the 3, if you look closely you can see the corals that overlap the photos
Here are a couple growth progression shots. The first set is my Pro Corals Rainbow, the second set is my GOW Stag
Photo taken August 17th, 2016
Photo taken April 7th, 2016
GOW Stag - Photo taken August 19th, 2016
GOW Stag - Photo taken July 5th, 2016
Here are a couple more images taken this week.
Sunburst Anthias
This image is of the left side of the tank from the hallway side. This is also my favorite section of the tank. The Hawkins above the table is growing beautifully over the table. The table is providing just enough shade to allow the frog spawn under the coral to thrive. What is not pictured is the large open arch under the table that allows for a great swimming lane.
Time for my weekly photo update of the reef. The series of shots below are taken of the hallway side of the peninsula starting from the left and working right. The 3rd image is a compilation of the 3, if you look closely you can see the corals that overlap the photos
Here are a couple growth progression shots. The first set is my Pro Corals Rainbow, the second set is my GOW Stag
Photo taken August 17th, 2016
Photo taken April 7th, 2016
GOW Stag - Photo taken August 19th, 2016
GOW Stag - Photo taken July 5th, 2016
Here are a couple more images taken this week.
Sunburst Anthias
This image is of the left side of the tank from the hallway side. This is also my favorite section of the tank. The Hawkins above the table is growing beautifully over the table. The table is providing just enough shade to allow the frog spawn under the coral to thrive. What is not pictured is the large open arch under the table that allows for a great swimming lane.
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August 20, 2016 11:33
August 13th, 2016 - Weekly Photo Update
I wanted to get my weekly update posted. Thanks in advanced for your views and comments.
I recently had the MP60 off the end of the tank and decided to snap a couple photos. Here is what the reef looks like from the end of the peninsula.
Last weekend, I finished a rescape of the middle of the tank. Here is what the middle of the tank looks like now.
My latest addition - Can't believe I never had one of these before
Bio Reef - Green Goblin
Reef Raft - The Phoung
Unknown Tort - Love the detail in the skin of this coral
Daisy Cutter Zoas
I wanted to get my weekly update posted. Thanks in advanced for your views and comments.
I recently had the MP60 off the end of the tank and decided to snap a couple photos. Here is what the reef looks like from the end of the peninsula.
Last weekend, I finished a rescape of the middle of the tank. Here is what the middle of the tank looks like now.
My latest addition - Can't believe I never had one of these before
Bio Reef - Green Goblin
Reef Raft - The Phoung
Unknown Tort - Love the detail in the skin of this coral
Daisy Cutter Zoas
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August 13, 2016 11:38
August 7th, 2016 - Photo Update
I just recently rescaped the tank to open up the middle of the aquarium. This is the 2nd time I've in 2 years that I've made some pretty major adjustments to the scape.
Bio Reef's Green Goblin - The greenest of green corals
Geo - The Geometric Pygmy Hawk. He looks menacing!
ORA Green Planet
The Problem
The Solution
Mummy Eye Chalice
I just recently rescaped the tank to open up the middle of the aquarium. This is the 2nd time I've in 2 years that I've made some pretty major adjustments to the scape.
Bio Reef's Green Goblin - The greenest of green corals
Geo - The Geometric Pygmy Hawk. He looks menacing!
ORA Green Planet
The Problem
The Solution
Mummy Eye Chalice
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August 7, 2016 17:40
August 2nd, 2016 - Photo Update
Here is a quick photo recap of my Project 365 for the first 7 months of the year.
Thanks for looking
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
Here is a quick photo recap of my Project 365 for the first 7 months of the year.
Thanks for looking
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
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August 2, 2016 21:32
July Recap - Reliving the Dog Days of Summer
As I've done a the end of each month, here is a quick recap of my favorite photos from the month, rolled up into a single image. For those following along on one of the other forums, I've been doing a Project 365 where I post a photo of the tank each day. As I reflect back on 7 months of reefing and photography, its difficult to believe I've made it this far. I've said it before and I'll say it again. I'm a good starter of things, not always a great finisher. This is a real test for me.
Thanks for looking, comments are always appreciated!
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July 31, 2016 20:09
July 30th, 2016 - Photo Update
Time for my weekly photo update. Thanks to all those that continue to view and comment.
We will start today out with a current FTS.
Here is a bit more of a detailed shot of the front right of the aquarium. For scale, the slimer is 18" from left to right.
ORA Pearl Berry - One of the GOAT
My new Starry Blenny - Love this addition
Tazardi - Really like how this lone stalk stands out among the other branches
Jason Fox - Fox Flame
Midnight Stag - Love the details in the coralites
WWC Red Goni
Lobo
Rocky Mountain Corals Skull Cracker
Time for my weekly photo update. Thanks to all those that continue to view and comment.
We will start today out with a current FTS.
Here is a bit more of a detailed shot of the front right of the aquarium. For scale, the slimer is 18" from left to right.
ORA Pearl Berry - One of the GOAT
My new Starry Blenny - Love this addition
Tazardi - Really like how this lone stalk stands out among the other branches
Jason Fox - Fox Flame
Midnight Stag - Love the details in the coralites
WWC Red Goni
Lobo
Rocky Mountain Corals Skull Cracker
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July 30, 2016 14:30
July 21st, 2016 - Photo Update
It's been a week since my last update. Here are some current photos taken over the last week. Thanks for looking. Comments are always appreciated.
July 2016 FTS
Cornbread Starburst Monti
Yellow Clown Goby
My newest addition - Starry Blenny
My oldest addition - Blue Tang
The hardest working inhabitant in the tank - Harlequin Shrimp
It's been a week since my last update. Here are some current photos taken over the last week. Thanks for looking. Comments are always appreciated.
July 2016 FTS
Cornbread Starburst Monti
Yellow Clown Goby
My newest addition - Starry Blenny
My oldest addition - Blue Tang
The hardest working inhabitant in the tank - Harlequin Shrimp
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July 21, 2016 20:39
July 14th, 2016 - Photo Update
It looks like it's been about a week since my last photo update. Here are a few new photos of the tank. Thanks for the views and comments. Always appreciated.
Blue Chromis - Here is a shot of one of the large males that are part of the chromis eggs ordeal that I described a couple of days ago. The guys are tenacious at defending their eggs. Be it another fish, a turkey baster or my hand, these guys will defend their nest. In the photo, the Chromis is between my Pro Corals Rainbow and the ORA Green Slimer. I like the detail of the fish and the beauty that can be seen in the fish.
Strawberry Shortcake - I wish that I could explain why certain days/nights my corals look better than other days/nights. Last night was one of the nights where I call the wife in to look at the tank and say, look how amazing the corals look tonight. She will typically amuse me and agree but I don't think she really sees a difference. I've posted many of photos of my SSC colony but I think you can look back and compare and see that there is definitely a difference. The lime green pigmentation was just rocking where many times it's more yellow than green. As of this morning, it's back to being more yellow. It's truly amazing how the color can shift from day to day.
Sunburst Anthias - If you are interested in keeping Anthias, I'd strongly recommend getting Sunburst. I have both Sunburst and Bartletts and these guys are way more interesting. These guys are inquisitive, always out and swimming. They seem to love looking at people as much as we like to look at them. Once they get acclimated, they will eat about anything, including pellets. All in all, just a great fish, not to mention they are pretty photogenic as well.
ORA Green Slimer - I've posted a few photos of this Slimer over the last 6 months. This one I really like. The detail in the coral is second to none when it comes to any of my photos. If you are looking at the photo on a phone, I recommend zooming in a bit so see it in detail. This coral is very versatile when it comes to light and flow.
Misc Zoa Colony - For today's post, I just wanted to show a bit of the diversity I have in the aquarium. This zoa rock was purchased a couple years back and had a few misc polyps on it. It has of course filled in the rock and then some. While SPS is still my favorite, I still find the color variation of Zoas amazing. Not to mention, anyone that comes not in the hobby loves them.
Purple Humilis - This shot was taken from the far end of the aquarium or almost 6 feet away from the coral. For perspective purposes, the Green Slimer in the back is 18" across. The humilis is now 10" across. If you ever see this coral for sale, stay away from it unless you can give it crazy amounts of light. This coral is mounted in the highest location of my tank. I've tried frags in lower locations and it turns brown within days.
Sailfin Tang - I've mentioned before that this fish has to be the most photogenic in my tank. I try an try to get good shots of the other fish without much luck. It's typically because this guy gets in between the camera and the other fish I'm trying to shoot. In the background is a colony of nuclear green palys, my WWC Red Gonipora and a green cap. I think the 3 corals in the back make for a nice backdrop.
It looks like it's been about a week since my last photo update. Here are a few new photos of the tank. Thanks for the views and comments. Always appreciated.
Blue Chromis - Here is a shot of one of the large males that are part of the chromis eggs ordeal that I described a couple of days ago. The guys are tenacious at defending their eggs. Be it another fish, a turkey baster or my hand, these guys will defend their nest. In the photo, the Chromis is between my Pro Corals Rainbow and the ORA Green Slimer. I like the detail of the fish and the beauty that can be seen in the fish.
Strawberry Shortcake - I wish that I could explain why certain days/nights my corals look better than other days/nights. Last night was one of the nights where I call the wife in to look at the tank and say, look how amazing the corals look tonight. She will typically amuse me and agree but I don't think she really sees a difference. I've posted many of photos of my SSC colony but I think you can look back and compare and see that there is definitely a difference. The lime green pigmentation was just rocking where many times it's more yellow than green. As of this morning, it's back to being more yellow. It's truly amazing how the color can shift from day to day.
Sunburst Anthias - If you are interested in keeping Anthias, I'd strongly recommend getting Sunburst. I have both Sunburst and Bartletts and these guys are way more interesting. These guys are inquisitive, always out and swimming. They seem to love looking at people as much as we like to look at them. Once they get acclimated, they will eat about anything, including pellets. All in all, just a great fish, not to mention they are pretty photogenic as well.
ORA Green Slimer - I've posted a few photos of this Slimer over the last 6 months. This one I really like. The detail in the coral is second to none when it comes to any of my photos. If you are looking at the photo on a phone, I recommend zooming in a bit so see it in detail. This coral is very versatile when it comes to light and flow.
Misc Zoa Colony - For today's post, I just wanted to show a bit of the diversity I have in the aquarium. This zoa rock was purchased a couple years back and had a few misc polyps on it. It has of course filled in the rock and then some. While SPS is still my favorite, I still find the color variation of Zoas amazing. Not to mention, anyone that comes not in the hobby loves them.
Purple Humilis - This shot was taken from the far end of the aquarium or almost 6 feet away from the coral. For perspective purposes, the Green Slimer in the back is 18" across. The humilis is now 10" across. If you ever see this coral for sale, stay away from it unless you can give it crazy amounts of light. This coral is mounted in the highest location of my tank. I've tried frags in lower locations and it turns brown within days.
Sailfin Tang - I've mentioned before that this fish has to be the most photogenic in my tank. I try an try to get good shots of the other fish without much luck. It's typically because this guy gets in between the camera and the other fish I'm trying to shoot. In the background is a colony of nuclear green palys, my WWC Red Gonipora and a green cap. I think the 3 corals in the back make for a nice backdrop.
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July 14, 2016 11:15
July 7th, 2016 - Photo Update
Out with June and into July. Here in Phoenix, AZ, we are in the dog days of summer. Good time of year to be inside looking at the tank. Thank goodness for AC!
Chromis Eggs - If you look closely at the top of the rock, you will see a clutch of Chromis Eggs. They look like sugar to me, if that helps. I have a couple sets of Chromis that pair off and lay eggs every week or so. They protect them with all their might for 4-5 days before they end up getting eaten. The cycle starts over several days later.
Strawberry Fields Colony - This photo is a bit busy but I like how it shows the size of this tabling Strawberry Fields. Scale is a bit difficult to determine but the table is about 10" from left to right. Also pictured here is my ORA Hawkins which is just above the table. Below the table you can see some Frog Spawn that is almost 100% shaded from the table but continues to grow great in the reduced light.
ORA Purple Plasma
Great Oceans Wonder Stag
I wanted to share a quick photo of my latest addition to the tank. The scale is difficult to see but the space between the water line and top of the class is 1" which makes this whopper of a clown fish about 3/4". Before adding this clown, I had a pair that dated back to my first 28g Nano Cube. Sadly, my female jumped from the tank a few months back which left the older male solo. I wanted to add as as small of a clown as possible to eliminate any dominance issues. All is well, the new little guy paired right up with my older clown.
Out with June and into July. Here in Phoenix, AZ, we are in the dog days of summer. Good time of year to be inside looking at the tank. Thank goodness for AC!
Chromis Eggs - If you look closely at the top of the rock, you will see a clutch of Chromis Eggs. They look like sugar to me, if that helps. I have a couple sets of Chromis that pair off and lay eggs every week or so. They protect them with all their might for 4-5 days before they end up getting eaten. The cycle starts over several days later.
Strawberry Fields Colony - This photo is a bit busy but I like how it shows the size of this tabling Strawberry Fields. Scale is a bit difficult to determine but the table is about 10" from left to right. Also pictured here is my ORA Hawkins which is just above the table. Below the table you can see some Frog Spawn that is almost 100% shaded from the table but continues to grow great in the reduced light.
ORA Purple Plasma
Great Oceans Wonder Stag
I wanted to share a quick photo of my latest addition to the tank. The scale is difficult to see but the space between the water line and top of the class is 1" which makes this whopper of a clown fish about 3/4". Before adding this clown, I had a pair that dated back to my first 28g Nano Cube. Sadly, my female jumped from the tank a few months back which left the older male solo. I wanted to add as as small of a clown as possible to eliminate any dominance issues. All is well, the new little guy paired right up with my older clown.
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July 7, 2016 19:28