My RSM 250 is finally coming to life :)

[DBLeite]

Pictures don't do this tank justice...
looks great

 

[Chrissy]

Thanks!

 

[Chrissy]

A little update with a new video...
I had to take out the torch corals because my lovely powder blue trouble maker decided to start nipping the tips off of them. I replaced them with my blue hammer and a little BTA. I hope she stays in that general area, but she's been on the move, so we'll see!

[video=youtube_share;AGFfPxrHhsU]http://youtu.be/AGFfPxrHhsU[/video]

 

[steevareno]

What do you feed your carnation?

 

[Chrissy]

I don't have a carnation, maybe your talking about the red sponge? I don't feed any type of coral food, just the flakes, pellets, and frozen assortment for the fish.

 

[steevareno]

Oh ok the sponge. Do u still have the strawberry shortcake?

 

[Chrissy]

The sponge is pretty hardy and just filters whatever it can from the water column. It's called a red tree sponge. I do still have the strawberry shortcake. It has been doing great and growing a lot. It's hard to get a pic of it in that spot, but here's a pic from today.

 

[Chrissy]

I got a new dslr camera for Christmas and I'm still trying to figure out how to use it, but here are some pics that came out pretty good.

 

[Chrissy]

 

[jason401]

Nice pics Chrissy

 

[this is me]

Congrats on the new dslr and the tank! Pics are much much better than before. Your corals are growing. Nicely done.

 

[Chrissy]

Thanks guys! This is me, do you have any suggestions for a good macro lens that isn't super expensive? I'd like to try taking macro pics, but the two lenses that I have don't work so well for the close ups. It's a Nikon d5100 and the lenses are the Nikorr 18-55mm that came with it and the Sigma 70-300mm.

 

[this is me]

I use 105mm micro for my macro shots.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/424744-USA/Nikon_2160_105mm_f_2_8G_ED_IF_AF_S.html

A cheaper option is to get a 50mm f/1.4D(It has to be a D version) and use it in reverse with an adapter. This option require manual exposure and focusing my physically moving the camera/lens back and forth. Not very user friendly but the result can be spectacular if done with care.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/247091-GREY/Nikon_2137_Normal_AF_Nikkor_50mm.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/37171-REG/Nikon_2657_BR_2A_Lens_Reversing_Ring.html

I've done both ways. The dedicated macro lens is definitely a lot easier to work with. Your best bet if to get the 105mm micro.

 

[RMc]

Beautiful tanks and incredible shots!

Just to add what this is me said - you can also grab some "extension tubes" and use a cheap 50mm lens. Some of the pricier tubes allow an electrical connection to the lens for auto focus/aperture.

 

[dz6t]

waoo, nice tank, should be the next tank of the quarter.

 

[Chrissy]

Thanks for the suggestions The easier, the better, so I'm leaning toward the 105. lol I'm still trying to learn what all of the letters and numbers mean. What do you guys think of the Tamron 90 Macro 2.8 DI? I read a review on Amazon that said it was better than the 105 and it is almost half the price.

Thanks Dong! A lot of those corals, I got from you when they were little frags.

 

[this is me]

I wouldn't trust amazon for lens review. If someone is pointing a gun at my head and tell me to go third party lens, I would look at Sigma.
Also, third party lens don't hold their value as good as Nikon or Canon.

 

[Chrissy]

Thanks again for the info. I asked my husband for the 105 for my birthday next month I hope he gets it! lol

 

[this is me]

Nice. You will absolutely notice the improved image quality of a fixed focal length over a kit zoom lens. You can also use a 105mm VR micro for portraiture work for its bokelicious quality.

 

[JoelA]

Very cool they will eat from your hand. Many years ago I had a Roosterfish (forget correct name) that would take from my hand. It loved freeze dried krill and when it struck to take the krill it was so fast as to be nearly invisible.