McClain's RSM 130D

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McClain75

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and another dumb question... I check my salinity a few times per week and switch my ato between a 1.026 mix and a plain RO/DI mix. Is it normal to lose some salinity, say down to 1.024 over a week due to small amounts of salt creep and skimmer changes?
 
goma

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That's possible.I would not worry about switching between salt water and RO/DI during the week, just leave it on the RO/DI and check it before your water changes. If you find your tank water low in salinity just mix your change saltwater to a bit higher salinity to correct for it. I check the salinity of my water change water to verify it is 1.026 but only check the salinity of my tank water every few months.
 
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Not a problem at all to leave it in but make sure you clean it soon or it will get blocked and starve that pump.
 
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McClain75

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Got a new camera today so i'm experimenting with one of the lenses.

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What do you guys think?
 
nanoreefing4fun

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;) a cool free little app called EXIF Viewer you can right click on pics & see :dance:

Date Time Original 2013:05:15 20:26:18
Exposure Time 1/125
F Number f / 5.60
Exposure Program Not defined
ISO Speed Ratings 3200
Metering Mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length 300mm
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D3200
 
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sidebar - if you ever want me to rename your tank thread... to like McClain's RSM 130D or whatever... just let me know & I will make it happen :)
 
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Reefologist

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nanoreefing4fun said:
;) a cool free little app called EXIF Viewer you can right click on pics & see :dance:

Date Time Original 2013:05:15 20:26:18
Exposure Time 1/125
F Number f / 5.60
Exposure Program Not defined
ISO Speed Ratings 3200
Metering Mode Pattern
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length 300mm
Make NIKON CORPORATION
Model NIKON D3200
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That's soo cool! Will you do that on the pic of my "Snakeskin" chalice??
 
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looking at the time, I would say... Cheers Mate - Brilliant pic ;) bet I could fill in your Location: ;)

Thread name changed :)
 
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That's soo cool! Will you do that on the pic of my "Snakeskin" chalice??
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sorry - There is no EXIF data on this pic ^ - if the pic is ever opened if Photoshop or Lighthouse or any post processor, it loses the exif info
 
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McClain75

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Reefologist said:
Very nice RSM! I love the rock stack, Bravo!
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Thanks for the comments. The aquascape is working out really well. It has needed supplemental flow due to dead spots but i think i have it down now. Will replace the Tunze with a VorTech either MP-10 or MP-20, im not sure which one i would need now.
 
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Reefologist

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McClain75 said:
Thanks for the comments. The aquascape is working out really well. It has needed supplemental flow due to dead spots but i think i have it down now. Will replace the Tunze with a VorTech either MP-10 or MP-20, im not sure which one i would need now.
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I've had great results with MP-10's in these tanks
 
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McClain75

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excellent! Well ill be taking more pictures on friday after i take care of a 20% water change and do some glass cleaning!! Might have an update too...
 
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McClain75

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So whilst im trying to reduce the size of my photos. Photoshop? Costs a lot of cash but oh well.... Here is a video that i took. Best Viewed in 1080p!

[video=youtube;wgm5l7vZwrk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgm5l7vZwrk&feature=youtu.be[/video]

This is my Full Tank Video from Today!
 
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McClain75

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Quick teaser! Now these might not be very good to people but this is my first ever camera (Other than those on a phone) and my first time taking anything that can be even closely considered a serious photograph. So i hope its ok! Any tips anyone has got for me will be really appreciated.

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More to come!
 
Lipman

Lipman

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only tip i have with my DSLR and and tank is to set it to Manual Focus. I find it has a hard time focusing on what i actually want when set to Auto.. When you have manual focus on you chose what is in focus :).
Loving the images and videos. Your tank is beautiful!
 
nanoreefing4fun

nanoreefing4fun

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Pics look great - if you "host" them at photobucket they load & re-size automatically :)

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...s-photobucket-nanoreefing4fun.html#post724850

also a good site & free Free Online Picture Resizer - Crop and Resize photos, images, or pictures online for FREE!

remember we love BIG pics, so we can see the details :)

good reads.... learn about raw images & post processing... we have several pro photographers on RS, lots great tips in this RS subforum

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...y-one-using-adobe-photoshop-elements-9-a.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/aquarium-photography-forum/65495-raw-file.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/aquarium-photography-forum/53029-basic-photography-class.html
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...ically-improve-our-reef-tank-photography.html
 
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