How to photograph corals and tank with blue lights?

[jake9015]

Hey guys,
I am wondering how you guys take pictures of your tank with the blue lights on

 

[jpsika08]

Lots of user take pics using DSLR cameras in RAW format, this mode allows for major editing in photoshop.

Other ways would require flash over the tank and other methods.

 

[Ian Eisenberg]

If you are going to take shots with actinics you will never get a realistic look. Even shooting RAW and adjusting the white balance will not compensate for the intense blue color.

If you do want to go that route, try and find a neutral grey card to add to the shot and use it to adjust white balance.

A better way is to shoot with your lights having some white component to them. Even if it is not balanced and leaning more towards blue you will still have a better chance of adjusting them.