@rob6405 TY for letting me use your clown tonight in good fun (that doesn't sound right but I'm going with it...) It's been a long week and you made my night! Have a great weekend yall!
He was not happy i didn't warn him i was taking a photo
Official entry, hard to say on this guy but since you cant see his tail im calling it a head shot :)
Official entry: I know this is a reef aquarium but I just wanna join inWelcome to the Reef2Reef POTM Contest - Photo of the Month
This month's subject - Fish Head Shot
Deadline to Enter: 30th Apr, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Looking forward to great shots of your fish ! Remember, the photo has to have been taken by you, and the subject has to be in your aquarium.
No watermarks or captions are allowed in the pictures and pictures with watermarks will be disqualified.
A bit of info around your shot, Camera, lens, lighting, parameters... as well as some info around the fish, how long you had it, feeding ... would help creating traction for the discussions around it.
This is a photo contest after all and we're looking for the best photograph. Yes, you can use a post-editing product to better your pictures. In fact, we encourage it.
Few tips:
Clean tank glass a day in advance of the photoshoot.
chose a time to take the shot when you feel lighting works best, or maybe just adjust lights to your preference.
make sure to shoot with a fast enough shutter speed to freeze motion and maybe add a bit of flash for Crisp shots.
having the camera perpendicular to the glass helps minimize distortions...
As always refer to the multiple photography articles or post any questions you might have on the photography forum for better support. Maybe also post a few pictures for suggestions and critique to improve your shots while preparing for this month's contest as well.
How To Enter:
Entering is easy, just a few simple guidelines to follow:
Enter ONE photo, taken by you of the subject for the month before the deadline
Posting a second or more photo, for discussion purpose, you need to mark just above the picture: NOT AN OFFICIAL SUBMISSION , failing to do so your submission will be disqualified.
If you want to change your submission, make sure to tag the first entry as above or to delete it before posting the new submission, if not able to edit or delete, PM me to have it done before you upload your new submission.
Multiple entries, off subject photos, or broken image links will be disqualified
Entries must be submitted before the deadline
Photo must be taken by you and in your tank
Pictures with watermarks will be disqualified
You must have an avatar uploaded when you enter
Prior winner (within the last 6 months) are welcome to enter, but not eligible for the prizes
Winner Selection:
The mod team will select up to 15 finalists and a poll will be created and posted in the Reef Discussion Forum. The Grand Prize Winner will be determined by Reef2Reef member voting. To be eligible to vote, you must have been a member for 30 days and have 25 meaningful posts. Votes by members not meeting these criteria will be disregarded in the final count. In the case of a tie, the mod team will assist in choosing the winner. Rules, deadlines and terms are subject to change, without notice, at any time. The winner will be posted and tagged in the voting poll and will have 1 Week to claim the prize.
Soliciting votes, non constructive criticism of submissions in the POTM thread or in voting thread, challenging Moderators choice for the 20 finalists or the votes of other members, identifying which picture is yours or other members submission in the voting thread... will result in your comments being automatically deleted and your submission being disqualified. this is to ensure a smooth POTM and voting process. We welcome positive critique and suggestions however this has to wait till after the voting is deadline and preferably in a separate thread in the photography forum.
As this is a photography competition, and the goal is to recognize the highest quality picture. So take your time, do your post shot editing, and submit your best image.
The Prize:
for this month we have a Generous 100 USD purchase voucher from our POTM sponsor Avast Marine.
Stay tuned—exciting updates and prizes are coming for upcoming POTM contests! with more rewards and more exciting prizes with Avast!
(idk if Salamander in a fresh water tank will count or not 
)
The light I use for the tank is AQQA Planted 24/7 Aquarium LED Light AQ090-24W. 7 plants in the tank + 1 HOB filter + 1 double sponge filter + 1 long air stone and 2 hide boxes. but my husband keeps calling Forrest a she because no balls appears to be seen 
For me I will wait for him/her to grow a bit bigger than I can finally say if Forrest is a he or a she 
NOT AN OFFICIAL SUBMISSION.Official entry: I know this is a reef aquarium but I just wanna join inWelcome to the Reef2Reef POTM Contest - Photo of the Month
This month's subject - Fish Head Shot
Deadline to Enter: 30th Apr, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST)
Looking forward to great shots of your fish ! Remember, the photo has to have been taken by you, and the subject has to be in your aquarium.
No watermarks or captions are allowed in the pictures and pictures with watermarks will be disqualified.
A bit of info around your shot, Camera, lens, lighting, parameters... as well as some info around the fish, how long you had it, feeding ... would help creating traction for the discussions around it.
This is a photo contest after all and we're looking for the best photograph. Yes, you can use a post-editing product to better your pictures. In fact, we encourage it.
Few tips:
Clean tank glass a day in advance of the photoshoot.
chose a time to take the shot when you feel lighting works best, or maybe just adjust lights to your preference.
make sure to shoot with a fast enough shutter speed to freeze motion and maybe add a bit of flash for Crisp shots.
having the camera perpendicular to the glass helps minimize distortions...
As always refer to the multiple photography articles or post any questions you might have on the photography forum for better support. Maybe also post a few pictures for suggestions and critique to improve your shots while preparing for this month's contest as well.
How To Enter:
Entering is easy, just a few simple guidelines to follow:
Enter ONE photo, taken by you of the subject for the month before the deadline
Posting a second or more photo, for discussion purpose, you need to mark just above the picture: NOT AN OFFICIAL SUBMISSION , failing to do so your submission will be disqualified.
If you want to change your submission, make sure to tag the first entry as above or to delete it before posting the new submission, if not able to edit or delete, PM me to have it done before you upload your new submission.
Multiple entries, off subject photos, or broken image links will be disqualified
Entries must be submitted before the deadline
Photo must be taken by you and in your tank
Pictures with watermarks will be disqualified
You must have an avatar uploaded when you enter
Prior winner (within the last 6 months) are welcome to enter, but not eligible for the prizes
Winner Selection:
The mod team will select up to 15 finalists and a poll will be created and posted in the Reef Discussion Forum. The Grand Prize Winner will be determined by Reef2Reef member voting. To be eligible to vote, you must have been a member for 30 days and have 25 meaningful posts. Votes by members not meeting these criteria will be disregarded in the final count. In the case of a tie, the mod team will assist in choosing the winner. Rules, deadlines and terms are subject to change, without notice, at any time. The winner will be posted and tagged in the voting poll and will have 1 Week to claim the prize.
Soliciting votes, non constructive criticism of submissions in the POTM thread or in voting thread, challenging Moderators choice for the 20 finalists or the votes of other members, identifying which picture is yours or other members submission in the voting thread... will result in your comments being automatically deleted and your submission being disqualified. this is to ensure a smooth POTM and voting process. We welcome positive critique and suggestions however this has to wait till after the voting is deadline and preferably in a separate thread in the photography forum.
As this is a photography competition, and the goal is to recognize the highest quality picture. So take your time, do your post shot editing, and submit your best image.
The Prize:
for this month we have a Generous 100 USD purchase voucher from our POTM sponsor Avast Marine.
Stay tuned—exciting updates and prizes are coming for upcoming POTM contests! with more rewards and more exciting prizes with Avast!
This if my axolotl name Forrest who just recently got put into the fully cycled fresh water tank about 4 days ago.
Forrest is a GFP Wild axolotl.
I was using my husband's Samsung to take a picture of Forrest since his phone's camera has better quality
I try my best to keep the water below 20 C or below 68 F most of the time it stays between 16-19 C or 62-68.9 F (I've never let it exceed 69 F).
I've bought Forrest back home since March 28, 2026 but he/she had been tubbing during the tank's cycling. The seller said he/she was born in mid Jan 2026. The 3 weeks Forrest has been with me he/she has grown a lottt
I feed him/her everyday, mostly 3 times a day. First 2 weeks I fed frozen brine shrimp, frozen blood worms, and live black worms to him/her. Then once I'd notice Forrest has grown so much I changed to feed him/her red wiggles.
Well, I keep saying him/her because I don't want to assume the gender just yet
9 pages of participation for POTM. That has to be a record
Mine is a ham and will do whatever it thinks is needed to get my attention. He makes eye contact from across the room and stares at me until I walk over and toss in some food. I have 9 tangs in one tank and none swim away from me. Put a container of pellet or flakes on top of the tank as treats and toss a few in 10 or 15 times a day and they'll follow you around like puppies.this is my official entry
It took forever to try to get a good picture of him every time I try to get a pic of something else in the tank he photo bombs it but when I try to take a picture of him he swims a way.
Clothing would have gone a long way toward a good impression.
That wouldn’t give an honest representation of myself
Sometimes, when you're as hairy as you are, lying a little is forgivable.
