Tom's Bucket O' Mud

[BigTom]

Cheers. They all seem healthy, active and breeding so I'm not particularly concerned, but would like to know what it is!

 

[ian]

I don't think white spot affects shrimp does it??...i'm sure it doesn't.

 

[coldcazzie]

Is it all the shrimp Tom, or just this one?

 

[BigTom]

Erm, not sure, you can't really see it with the naked eye - I'd have to take some more shots.

'Fishy' white spot definitely doesnt affect shrimp, but there is a crustacean virus that I know affects some food shrimp that causes white spots. It's probably nothing, will take some more shots in a bit.

 

[Ps3Steveo]

I don't think it's anything to worry about mate, after using the macro on some ofcmy past shrimp I saw the same thing, I think it's just a pigment thing to do with colouration. None of mine ever died from it, just from old age lol.

 

[Jen]

This is so beautiful Tom. I'm in awe.

I would really like to know what type of lens' you are using. I think I need to start pulling out my whole kit to get better pictures - I never use my tripod which is a silly move on my part. And is your flash camera mounted?

 

[BigTom]

Thanks Jen. Full tank shots are taken with a mixture of lenses... mainly Sigma 10-20mm and Nikon 50mm, closeups with Sigma 150mm macro with flash above the tank on extension cord.

 

[Jen]

Shooting down with the flash... I would never have thought of that! Brilliant. I'm looking into buying a flash, and that is a very valuable piece of information. Thanks. I have comparable lenses, so I guess I just need to practice

 

[BigTom]

Well, still failing to get any usable shots of the male gouramis, but here are a couple of one of the females in camouflage mode...

And the solitary male B. maculata, who has matured into some really stunning colours...

 

[lljdma06]

Great pictures. You should think about entering the gourami into FOTM. Top picture, it's beautiful.

 

[BigTom]

Finally got a decent shot of one of the male Paros. Now just to get him flaring!

 

[ian]

fantastic pic Tom, it's a real shame you're selling the cam!

are you getting a new one?

 

[BigTom]

Aye, selling a few things to put towards a D7000. Not quite as 'pro' in terms of body but better at high ISO and has video.

 

[coldcazzie]

Finally got a decent shot of one of the male Paros. Now just to get him flaring!

I nominate for fotm! Beautiful picture!

 

[ian]

i doubt Tom would enter that, but i wish he would...