Photo's of my Nano with Canon 20D

[cmontgomery]

Check the link, I have several photo's with my 20d. Would like some serious critique. I have realy no clue how to take a descent photo of an aquarium.

http://www.redstoneinc.com/prod03.htm

[paradise]

Well, it helps if you post some here, specially if you expect critique :) A link to off site pics will get a few to look but the rest will ignore it.

You have a big challenge with that tank. I have one, and I have been trying to get good pics of it to put it up on ebay to sell, and it's TOUGH. The rounded front surface is a problem. You need to have a Tripod and need a remote or camera's timer to get a somewhat sharp photo. You probably need to use manual features, be pretty far away to make the curvature of the glass minimal, and put on F8 aperature, and take a few test shots, increasing/decreasing shutter speed till you get a decent exposure. Then adjust and take the final shot.

Post the results here once you try using the above suggestions.

[cmontgomery]

Thanks much, I will give it a try.

[PhotoByMark]

I took a look and looks like tank is coming along. Post some pics here and I am sure you will get some comments and suggestions.

Some comments on your tank:
You may want to consider removing all the bio-stuff that comes with your nano cube. Over time detritus will build up and eventually you may start dealing with high nitrates and phosphates. Which, of course, will eventually lead to nasty algaes. Your mileage may vary but, keep a close eye on nitrates and phosphates. Also consider running Polyfilter or Phosguard most of the time since, there is not a place to put a skimmer on the little Nano Cubes. I also have removed the front lid during warmer months as these little tanks tend to heat up. Oh yeah, and there is 1 extra powerhead a maxijet 400 I believe to increase water flow just a little.

This little tank has no fish (keeps maintanence low) and has been running for 2 years now and all that bio sponge and other stuff that comes with a nano cube is not being used. Only thing in the back chambers is a small heater. And occassionally a piece of Polyfilter. Everything in here started as 1 or 2 polyps and have grown quite a bit. Even a small acro frag was thrown in at some point and is growing to my amazement (Center Left in Picture).

This is just a quick snapshot taken not too long ago......
http://static.flickr.com/30/59229856_b5f7df975b_o.jpg

[cmontgomery]

Thanks for your comments. I am actualy running a bio filter I amke in chamber #1, which I know will remove the amonia, and Nitrites, but produce some Nitreates. In chamber #2 I am running Live rock and cheto, then in chamber #3 I am running a maxijet 1200 for optimal flow. If you have time check out my test results. I have never seen a tank cycle so fast no matter what size.. That is a great picture, what setting did you use on your camera?

[PhotoByMark]

Thanks, this was a very quick shot one day as I was walking by the tank.

Basic Exif Data
Exposure 1/30
Aperture f/4
Focal Length 32mm
Using 28-70/2.8

As far as cycling goes - if the liverock is fully cured in the tank it probably will cycle or cycle very quickly.

This nano cube with the all the corals (much smaller) you see were put in there day 1 - 2 years ago. I put the sand, rock and corals in about 30 minutes. Presto, instanst tank. Of course, my rock was fully cured from another tank and sand was livesand.

Good luck on your tank and keep posting pics. It is fun to see a tank mature and to see its changes over time.

Mark.