Mk's Solana 34!

Hmm...I don't remember seeing this thread with the "new posts". :-/ It sounds great, MK. Can we get a few new pictures of the tank?

 

yeah im actually taking , well about to take it. Sean your good with photography. I own nikon d3000 and i only have stock lens, and 55-200mm VR lens. Is there a recommandation on taking pictures of fish tank? and some maybe zoomed ?

 

So you mean as far as a full tank shot/general shot? Hold steady - use a tripod if you have one. Leave the flash off and use manual white balance. If you are a little better with the camera, try some new things like manual focus. this should give you the best control of the actual camera/what it sees.

Or do you want macro shots? For a macro shot I would go with an 18-55mm lens.

 

Here is an interesting article an DIY-ing a "super" (lol)macro lens. But you may need a bit more knowledge/know-hoe for this.

DIY: Macro SLR lens for just $9 | Gadgetell

Below, are some photos taken with this make-shift macro lens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/erautio/sets/72157594150034723/

Edit: some more detailed info in the DIY with macro photography...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macro_lens#Equipment

 

Yellow watchman goby


One of the purple fire fish


My almost 7 inch giant Derasa clam


12 head water melon Zoa's


8 head God of armor Zoa's


Kryptonite Candy Cane Corals


Far side shot of my Clam and my Firefish's home in the rock :3


2nd side shot of Clam


Friendly Midas Blenny and it's Friendly neighbor clown the clown clown lol


Fortress of fan worm


Zoomed picture of fan worms


Forgot what this Sps was called. Help


Picture from standing up at the left side facing down


Full tank shot


Camera D3000, Tank Solana 34 gallon tank 20x20x20

 

Very good shots, tank and animals look great

 

You've taken some nice shots. The tank is looking great.

Just wondering...how much have you spent on the tank/equipment(not livestock)?

 

Lets see...

Tank it self was $298 with 10% off coupon. $330 normally. And I got 50 dollar store live stock credit for buying this. But we will leave it $300

Mp10 was $198 with 10% discount from big al, so estimate to $200

Bought the 2 Sunbrite Slimline LED for $199 each so $398, $400 estimate

Stand costed me $80 dollars with paint and brush and everything

$980 dollars just on the equipment x.x

 

oh and planning on buying tunze 9002 for $130 used so $1120 soon

 

and thanks you two