Lets do this - 225+ reef bar - Page 2

thor32766 · 12/06/2008, 01:16 PM

great pics love the mantis. Looks like a big boy.

mcliffy2 · 12/07/2008, 03:58 PM

I started a separate thread for the dive pics, for those who are interested: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1525617

Jflip2002 · 12/07/2008, 05:18 PM

Hows everything in the tank doing Mike? Any ill effects after the vacation? I finally got some decent SPS for my 112g

skey44 · 12/07/2008, 07:56 PM

Nice photos! What camera do you use? I am def in the market right now.

mcliffy2 · 12/07/2008, 08:58 PM

Thanks all.

Jflip - I think the tank may actually be doing better than when I left. Big thanks to Eric (glassbox-design) and Brandon (ataylo13) for looking after it for me while I was away.

skey - I used a Canon G9, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS51 strobe, and an Inon UWL-100 wide angle lens. Based on my research this really seems like the best bang for your buck for an underwater setup. G9s are going cheap now too since the G10 has been introduced. Unfortunately, the upgrade from 35mm to 28mm from the G9 to the G10 seems to have made wide angle lens use a problem (at least Ikelite has not yet come up with a solution). So until they come up with a solution the G9 is the way to go for UW photos.

wycombes · 12/07/2008, 10:10 PM

Go mantis! That is a great picture.

stunreefer · 12/08/2008, 01:12 AM

Now those are some dives to remember! Great shots!!!

skey44 · 12/08/2008, 12:17 PM

thanks mike.

what do you use for your "standard" aquarium pics?

mcliffy2 · 12/08/2008, 01:24 PM

skey - I use a Pentax K10D with Pentax 100mm Macro.

skey44 · 12/08/2008, 04:04 PM

cool. I saw some good reviews for that one. I was thinking about nikon, but your pics are fabulous so that will make me reconsider. I am a ways off from purchase so it is research time.

Rickyrooz1 · 12/10/2008, 07:44 PM

mcliffy2, did you paint the back of your tank black or did Aquarium Obsessed use an acrylic panel?

NewSchool04 · 12/10/2008, 10:28 PM

Mike, you bought the Reefkeeper Elite right? How do you like it?

mcliffy2 · 12/17/2008, 10:45 PM

Pat - Yup, i've got the RKE. I like it well enough, but they need to hurry up and release the internet module, then I'll be able to give a better review.

I've got a long overdue update on the tank. The new skimmer, an ATB L, came in yesterday. It looks to be a beast. Hopefully I'll have it up before Christmas.

Also got a chance to raise the light and get out the underwater housing to snap a few pics:

mcliffy2 · 12/17/2008, 10:49 PM

mcliffy2 · 12/17/2008, 10:50 PM

GSMguy · 12/17/2008, 11:07 PM

Looks awesome, that sunset really that red?

mcliffy2 · 12/17/2008, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GSMguy
Looks awesome, that sunset really that red?

Thats as close as I could capture in a photo. It is super bright, especially with a top-down underwater pic

Oldude · 12/18/2008, 12:11 AM

Sweet tank and super dive pix.

victor90 · 12/18/2008, 12:43 AM

Nice pics

Jflip2002 · 12/18/2008, 12:49 AM

Jeez oh pete, those SPS are looking AWESOME mike.

danielp · 12/18/2008, 06:33 AM

Somebody took photo lessons

Lowredranger · 12/18/2008, 07:44 AM

Amazing pics i love that sunset.

stunreefer · 12/18/2008, 08:27 AM

Looks awesome man, great update!

I'm going with an ATB w/ Airstar too, probably the Med... cant wait to see yours up and running! I've been checking out the Stealth's lately, did you get yours from AO with your tank?

SunnyX · 12/18/2008, 12:45 PM

Your tank is looking fantastic!

I love the shots in Thailand too!

JRaquatics · 12/18/2008, 12:50 PM

You should go on vacation more often because your tank if really looking good Mike.

Your colors sure do pop. Now lets get some pics of the new toy you got.

12/06/2008, 01:16 PM	#26
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	great pics love the mantis. Looks like a big boy. __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

12/07/2008, 03:58 PM	#27
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	I started a separate thread for the dive pics, for those who are interested: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1525617 __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

12/07/2008, 05:18 PM	#28
Jflip2002 Eagles & Tigers Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,543	Hows everything in the tank doing Mike? Any ill effects after the vacation? I finally got some decent SPS for my 112g __________________ I hate cheap powerheads. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder

12/07/2008, 07:56 PM	#29
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	Nice photos! What camera do you use? I am def in the market right now. __________________ Just trying to enjoy a delicious slice of reef pie in the suburban jungle. -Scott Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder Dining Room Tank- 2 Kessil A160, Vortech MP10, Tunze Nanostream, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Marineland HOB, Eheim heater 34g Office Honeymoon Shallow Reef

12/07/2008, 08:58 PM	#30
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	Thanks all. Jflip - I think the tank may actually be doing better than when I left. Big thanks to Eric (glassbox-design) and Brandon (ataylo13) for looking after it for me while I was away. skey - I used a Canon G9, Ikelite housing, Ikelite DS51 strobe, and an Inon UWL-100 wide angle lens. Based on my research this really seems like the best bang for your buck for an underwater setup. G9s are going cheap now too since the G10 has been introduced. Unfortunately, the upgrade from 35mm to 28mm from the G9 to the G10 seems to have made wide angle lens use a problem (at least Ikelite has not yet come up with a solution). So until they come up with a solution the G9 is the way to go for UW photos. __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

12/07/2008, 10:10 PM	#31
wycombes Got Coral? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 239	Go mantis! That is a great picture. __________________ You have more options when you are alive. A.K.A. MO Pics Current Tank Info: 20g reef Elos

12/08/2008, 01:12 AM	#32
stunreefer Reef Hugger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Submerged Posts: 3,253	Now those are some dives to remember! Great shots!!! __________________ -Austin Make your animals Thrive, not just Survive.

12/08/2008, 12:17 PM	#33
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	thanks mike. what do you use for your "standard" aquarium pics? __________________ Just trying to enjoy a delicious slice of reef pie in the suburban jungle. -Scott Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder Dining Room Tank- 2 Kessil A160, Vortech MP10, Tunze Nanostream, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Marineland HOB, Eheim heater 34g Office Honeymoon Shallow Reef

12/08/2008, 01:24 PM	#34
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	skey - I use a Pentax K10D with Pentax 100mm Macro. __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

12/08/2008, 04:04 PM	#35
skey44 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Taylors, SC Posts: 929	cool. I saw some good reviews for that one. I was thinking about nikon, but your pics are fabulous so that will make me reconsider. I am a ways off from purchase so it is research time. __________________ Just trying to enjoy a delicious slice of reef pie in the suburban jungle. -Scott Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder Dining Room Tank- 2 Kessil A160, Vortech MP10, Tunze Nanostream, Tunze 9004 skimmer, Marineland HOB, Eheim heater 34g Office Honeymoon Shallow Reef

12/10/2008, 07:44 PM	#36
Rickyrooz1 Acropora Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newtown, PA Posts: 2,453	mcliffy2, did you paint the back of your tank black or did Aquarium Obsessed use an acrylic panel? __________________ 120 Gallon Acropora dominated tank, barebottom, APEX Controller, ATI Sunpower 8x54w, Skimz SM163, Jebao DCT 6000 return pump & two Jebao OW-40. Current Tank Info: SPS Dominated

12/10/2008, 10:28 PM	#37
NewSchool04 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Go Bears! Posts: 7,629	Mike, you bought the Reefkeeper Elite right? How do you like it? __________________ 180 w/ Tek 8 bulb T5 fixture 2 6105 Tunze w/ 7095 controller Tunze Wave Box

12/17/2008, 10:45 PM	#38
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	Pat - Yup, i've got the RKE. I like it well enough, but they need to hurry up and release the internet module, then I'll be able to give a better review. I've got a long overdue update on the tank. The new skimmer, an ATB L, came in yesterday. It looks to be a beast. Hopefully I'll have it up before Christmas. Also got a chance to raise the light and get out the underwater housing to snap a few pics: __________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

12/17/2008, 10:49 PM	#39
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	__________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

12/17/2008, 10:50 PM	#40
mcliffy2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Downtown Chicago Posts: 4,093	__________________ 238g 60x36x26, 100g sump/fuge, 30g frag, 23g skimmer sump, 4 Vortechs, ATB L, Sfiligoi 12x54w T5 Bulb Combo: Super actinic, 6 Blue Plus/AS 22k, Fiji Purple, 2 Aquablue special, 2 Aquascience Duo

12/17/2008, 11:07 PM	#41
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Looks awesome, that sunset really that red? __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

12/18/2008, 12:11 AM	#43
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	Sweet tank and super dive pix. __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

12/18/2008, 12:43 AM	#44
victor90 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: san jose ca Posts: 1,303	Nice pics

12/18/2008, 12:49 AM	#45
Jflip2002 Eagles & Tigers Fan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,543	Jeez oh pete, those SPS are looking AWESOME mike. __________________ I hate cheap powerheads. Current Tank Info: 40g Breeder

12/18/2008, 06:33 AM	#46
danielp Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 507	Somebody took photo lessons __________________ 100g reef Current Tank Info: 50g cube reef, 16 gal nano, 100gal FOWLR to be build at some point this year

12/18/2008, 07:44 AM	#47
Lowredranger Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 1,300	Amazing pics i love that sunset. __________________ Jason Current Tank Info: 280g peninsular bar, 4 vortechs, 10x80w ATI Powermodule, Orca 250 Pro, Dart Return, geo 618 calcium reactor, Apex controller

12/18/2008, 08:27 AM	#48
stunreefer Reef Hugger Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Submerged Posts: 3,253	Looks awesome man, great update! I'm going with an ATB w/ Airstar too, probably the Med... cant wait to see yours up and running! I've been checking out the Stealth's lately, did you get yours from AO with your tank? __________________ -Austin Make your animals Thrive, not just Survive.

12/18/2008, 12:45 PM	#49
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	Your tank is looking fantastic! I love the shots in Thailand too!

12/18/2008, 12:50 PM	#50
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	You should go on vacation more often because your tank if really looking good Mike. Your colors sure do pop. Now lets get some pics of the new toy you got.