Johns 450ltr (110 Gals) Journal

[john starkey]

HI all, here are some new pics sorry for the delay, and dont be to harsh on me the pics will improve when i get used to my camera, dont foreget this is my first planted tank regards john

 

[DevUK]

Absolutely gorgeous John. You should be proud

Fish look really happy and healthy too!

 

[Biulu]

No need to be harsh John, lovely tank!

 

[nry]

Lovely! That has filled out superbly well, my first planted effort never looked that good

 

[Ark]

how long has it been set up for cuz i havent seen previous pics but it sure looks good.

 

[john starkey]

how long has it been set up for cuz i havent seen previous pics but it sure looks good.

Hi Ark, it has been running for about ten weeks, i did have some earlier pics bit i deleted them off photobucket and it deleted them from here too, regards john.

 

[Dave Spencer]

Lots of leaf colours, shapes and textures......a huge shoal of a single species of fish as the centrepiece. Now that`s what I call a proper large planted tank, John. Get the Pogostemon (Eusteralis) stellata whipped in to shape and it will look fantastic. Superb first effort!

How many Amano shrimp have you got in there?

Dave.

 

[Underwurlde]

Very well done John!

Two point Five grand aye? Confess: How much does 'she who must be obeyed' think it costs?

I love your tank. I'm loving your set up.
But I don't like your photos. (What are those funny black shadows)?

I know you havn't asked, but if you do want better pcitures of your lovely tank, try this:
Best done at night will all room lighting OFF – only tank lighting on.
Highest possible camera quality setting (maximum resolution).
ISO 400 (or lower the ISO to get less grainy images).
Macro Mode
No Flash
White Balance – Set to ‘Fluorescent’.
Zoom out, take shot with hands / camera resting on something solid (& then trim on a PC - can afford to do this because highest poss quality setting).

Better explained here:
http/www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_2/cav...photography.htm

I can take good photos using this technique & I don't have an SLR, just a Canon IXUS 50

Now, go take a photo that really shows that tank up and then enter it into the AGA Aquascaping contest!

Andy

 

[Liam]

It looks great, really fantastic

 

[john starkey]

Very well done John!Two point Five grand aye? Confess: How much does 'she who must be obeyed' think it costs?I love your tank. I'm loving your set up.But I don't like your photos. (What are those funny black shadows)?I know you havn't asked, but if you do want better pcitures of your lovely tank, try this:Best done at night will all room lighting OFF – only tank lighting on.Highest possible camera quality setting (maximum resolution).ISO 400 (or lower the ISO to get less grainy images).Macro ModeNo FlashWhite Balance – Set to ‘Fluorescent’.Zoom out, take shot with hands / camera resting on something solid (& then trim on a PC - can afford to do this because highest poss quality setting).Better explained here:http/www.wetwebmedia.com/ca/volume_2/cav...photography.htmI can take good photos using this technique & I don't have an SLR, just a Canon IXUS 50Now, go take a photo that really shows that tank up and then enter it into the AGA Aquascaping contest!Andy

Hi Andy, thanks for the complements yes i agree my photography needs to be worked on i will try and improve over the next few weeks, i do have to finish reading the manual as well its has a lot to take in, regards john.

 

[Underwurlde]

Fair enough.... I really want to see your tank, not what some camera on 'auto' thinks it sees...

 

[SJ2K]

Very nice looking tank, im dead impressed

 

[john starkey]

Hi All, i hope these pics are slightly better than the last lot i obviously need camera lessons

just noticed the slight hand shake causing slight fuzzyness, i need to get a tripod i think

regards john

 

[Underwurlde]

Now THOSE are nice pics. Not perfect as you know, but 10,000 times better than the others!

Now I can see your tank and it is fantastic! Very, very, very well done John. Your tank is a credit to this forum!

Andy

 

[doubledee]

Brilliant! Absolutely stunning, love the single shoal idea.