Carey's 40b Reef Build

[carey]

Turned up the whites for a bit so I could get some photos. Using my new iphone and cant figure out how to get rid of all the **** blue. lol

Anyways, here are some pictures of the corals in the tank.

[kdpuffer]

For taking pics on iPhone I found holding a pair of sunglasses infront of the lens helps a lot. Really helps bring out the true color and removes the blue overwhelming the photo.

[carey]

:-( wish I had a pair of sunglasses, lol, I wear glasses so I never wear sunglasses. hehe

I just posted a video, a short one that is still proccessing, will post that shortly.

[kdpuffer]

Get some cheapy ones and leave em by the tank.

[carey]

Well, lets see if I can link the video. lol

Took two tries with the iphone to upload it, I much prefer my regular camera, next time!

http://youtu.be/xUik-grnwQE

[kdpuffer]

Nice vid

Here is a couple comparative pics of my duncan so you can see the effect sunglasses have.

[carey]

oh wow! What a marked difference! Gotta try that...do you think 3d glasses would work as well? lol I have a bunch of them for my tv.

[kdpuffer]

I have 3d glasses (polarized) for my tv, never thought to try. You have inspired me, gonna give it a whirl right now.

[kdpuffer]

Ok so I tried polarized lenses and it did not make a difference at all.

[Rare]

I have a Solution to better cell phone pic’s - Manhattan Reefs

[kdpuffer]

Originally Posted by Rare

I have a Solution to better cell phone pic’s - Manhattan Reefs

Very cool, however I will still opt for sunglasses as I don't have to make a trip to the city to a photography shop. I live in a rural town that doesn't offer much past a Walmart.

[Macscale]

Looks great! The sunglasses trick really does work. My 3D glasses helped a little bit... Not as much as the sunglasses though.

[Jerinanyon]

Your sunglasses made your Duncan's disappear 😱 spooky

[mr_X]

I turned the whites up on my tank per Gregcoyote's advice, and I definitely took more accurate pictures.
As i usually view it-





And with whites up (to me, this is how it looks regularly)

[BigRedsReefs10]

Originally Posted by carey

Turned up the whites for a bit so I could get some photos. Using my new iphone and cant figure out how to get rid of all the **** blue. lol

Anyways, here are some pictures of the corals in the tank.

Aviary is a free app that let's you touch up the photos a little for the I phone
Before

After

[carey]

very cool guys. lol I will have to do something so I can showcase my corals and fish alot better.

[manbeast]

I tried the trick of taking the photo with sunglasses in front of the lenses on my phone and it worked surprisingly well

[bird33]

What RODI system would u guys recommend ???

[kdpuffer]

Originally Posted by bird33

What RODI system would u guys recommend ???

For the most part the systems are the same, just different brand stickers on them. I personally have a 7 stage 100gpd unit from aquasafecanada. They all install the same way typically and do the same job so find one that is best price and shipping.

[bird33]

Thank u!