Recent content by EllisJuan

Thanks everyone!

Here is an updated video of my tank... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k0-zqURz6M

I do weekly 10% water changes religiously. As soon as I am done with the change, I make the next batch and let it sit heated and mixing for the next weekly change. This way I always have enough salt water on hand to do a 20% change incase of an emergency.

I just took the plunge into SPS about a month ago. 21 days under Reef Radiance Lumentek 240 LED lights...

Bump for a helpful post. I was having the same frustration MJC was and this solved it for me. Thanks!

Picked this guy up today... Red Scooter Blenny

Hazzah!

Are you talking about cutting out the center brace? That is not a good idea. It is there for a reason. If the lights are setup right there will not be shadowing.

A little while ago I ordered a Lumentek Pro 240 from Reef Radiance for my 65g to replace my 2x150w MH & 2x39w T5 setup. I spoke with the owner Rick and had a detailed conversation about my tank and my goals. This is the light he recommended. One of the reasons I went with this light by them...

Here are two more I took tonight with some different settings...

Well here are a few shots I took in manual mode. I think I needed a little more exposure time maybe?

Also, is the less zoomed I am the better, shouldn't that give me a faster shutter speed?

Ah turning off the power heads! That makes total since

I have Nikon D5000, a tripod, and the 18-55 kit lens. I can't really spring for a new macro lens right now. Anyone one to give me some tips for getting the most out of what I have now? I have tried shooting in all types of mods but my results were less than stunning. Will using my tripod...

I am experiencing a slight diatom bloom right now...just dark spots in the sand. I wonder if I should let it pass or add something to the CUC to stir the sand.