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Posted: March 20 2011 at 9:57pm |
As I mentioned in a different thread, I recently switched over to LED lights and have been very pleased with the growth and colors. Its been a little over 2 moths under these lights so this is still an experiment in progress. However, coming from T5 and Metal Halides I have noticed the colors to be a bit more vivid than before. THis is a rimless cube tank and the thing I really like about the tank is the fact that its open at the top and the corals can be viewed looking down. I decided to take some pics today to show everyone that LEDs can indeed grow healthy SPS. Although its a new light setup, I'm hoping that thing will stay on track and stay looking good. Anothert thing I noticed is that taking pics under LEDs is very tricky. The camera gets fooled quite easily. I used auto white balance on most of these pics and shot them in manul mode. Here we go:
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:12pm |
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Awesome pics any of those could be pic of the month
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:30pm |
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Those are awesome pics. I still have to come see them in person.
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:31pm |
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seen this tank yesterday it is amazing
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:43pm |
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I agree you need to post some pics for POTM.
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:50pm |
Thanks everyone. Flooringguy, other reef addicts are always welcome to my place. I like getting input and sharing experiences. I owuld have loved to be in the reef tour but Im working that Saturday and so far have'nt been able to find anyone to work for me  . ptronsp and wickedwoman, ill see where i can submit some pics to POTM. Thanks
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:52pm |
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:53pm |
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I absolutely love your tank. Any pics of the full tank? On all sides lol:)
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 10:55pm |
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Awesome pic's I would love to check out your tank. You should enter in the TOTM contest.
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 11:20pm |
Asad -
I have heard nothing but rave reviews about your gorgeous tank - and WE WANT TO SEE IT!!!
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 11:22pm |
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Also, what type of camera are you using for these photos?
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 11:25pm |
Bstuver and Bob, I'll take some full tank shots and post them soon. JB, it would be great to have you over. lmk when.
Thanks jcoulter, I just submitted a couple of pics.
The camera I used is a canon t2i and most of the top down are taken with the stock 18-55mm lens.
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Posted: March 20 2011 at 11:53pm |
Awesome tank man 
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Posted: March 21 2011 at 2:24am |
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great stuff man....I vote for a fts as well!!
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Posted: March 21 2011 at 2:28am |
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how much was the LED setup?
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Posted: March 21 2011 at 12:23pm |
Here are some full tank shots i took. Comparing it to the pics I had from when I just switched ot LEDs, i can see that the colors seem to have improved . This could be either becuse the corals themselves has colored up a bit more or maybe the LEDs really make the colors pop. Either way I cant complain. Here are a few pics:
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Posted: March 21 2011 at 12:33pm |
Holy Crap that is spectacular!!!
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Posted: March 21 2011 at 2:29pm |
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Stunning!!!
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Posted: March 21 2011 at 3:01pm |
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I think I need to talk frags with you!!!!
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Posted: March 21 2011 at 4:42pm |
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Can I see a pic of your LED setup?
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