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[Baby_Shark]

“If you have just a few seconds sir.. We'd like to talk to you about your lord and savior Jesus Christ”

 

[AKL1950]

Is iron high or something....a lot of green that shouldn't be green

The porthole I got has a blue filter on it and I also used the Orphek 20k and 15k filters. That’s probably why there is a more green appearance because the blue is really blocked.

Okay, here’s the breakout. Yes, the added blue filter made a big difference. This is a Green Flash using the different filters or combinations. More blue filters results in more green appearance as the blue is blocked.

Orphek 20k only

Orphek 15k only

Orphek 20k plus 15k

Orphek 20k, 15k and porthole blue filter

 

[andrewj1212]

Got some great coral this sale!!!

Sounds like someone is using a vase in the background

Overflow is a little broken at the moment lol

 

[ryshark]

Okay, here’s the breakout. Yes, the added blue filter made a big difference. This is a Green Flash using the different filters or combinations. More blue filters results in more green appearance as the blue is blocked.

Orphek 20k only

Orphek 15k only

Orphek 20k plus 15k

Orphek 20k, 15k and porthole blue filter

Which lens looks the closest to naked eye?

 

[SBB Corals]

Okay, here’s the breakout. Yes, the added blue filter made a big difference. This is a Green Flash using the different filters or combinations. More blue filters results in more green appearance as the blue is blocked.

Orphek 20k only

Orphek 15k only

Orphek 20k plus 15k

Orphek 20k, 15k and porthole blue filter

Orphec 15k only looks the best imo

 

[AKL1950]

Which lens looks the closest to naked eye?

The Orphek 15k by itself is the closest, but even that is not pure. Naked eye, top down, the tips have lots of purple and the greens and yellow are more crisp. Polyps are a burgandy brown. Wish I could find a camera that could show that without spending $15,000 dollars.

Edit: Older polyps are light green and on the tips they appear a light burgandy brown inside the purple tips.

 

[billyocean]

The Orphek 15k by itself is the closest, but even that is not pure. Naked eye, top down, the tips have lots of purple and the greens and yellow are more crisp. Polyps are a burgandy brown. Wish I could find a camera that could show that without spending $15,000 dollars.

Edit: Older polyps are light green and on the tips they appear a light burgandy brown inside the purple tips.

@CodyBot knows a good bit about cameras and lenses

 

[ryshark]

The Orphek 15k by itself is the closest, but even that is not pure. Naked eye, top down, the tips have lots of purple and the greens and yellow are more crisp. Polyps are a burgandy brown. Wish I could find a camera that could show that without spending $15,000 dollars.

Edit: Older polyps are light green and on the tips they appear a light burgandy brown inside the purple tips.

That one looked the best to me too.

 

[AKL1950]

@CodyBot knows a good bit about cameras and lenses

That one looked the best to me too.

I’ll retake all the pictures tomorrow with just the 15k filter and the porthole without its filter. The porthole really helps removing the glare from the lights and is making a big difference. Seems to keep my iPhone from going stupid under the lights.

 

[ReeferZ1227]

Fury usyk starting soon

 

[ReeferZ1227]

The Orphek 15k by itself is the closest, but even that is not pure. Naked eye, top down, the tips have lots of purple and the greens and yellow are more crisp. Polyps are a burgandy brown. Wish I could find a camera that could show that without spending $15,000 dollars.

Edit: Older polyps are light green and on the tips they appear a light burgandy brown inside the purple tips.

Just take a raw photo and use lightroom. With enough time you can find the right blend, and only gota shoot once. A DSLR may help because you can set your white balance by putting a white piece of plastic in the tank and taking a pic.

 

[billyocean]

Still seems really edited. I guess the s21 just had the right stuff going on out of the box

 

[AKL1950]

Still seems really edited. I guess the s21 just had the right stuff going on out of the box

Agree. That’s what I’m trying to avoid.

 

[CodyBot]

I’ll retake all the pictures tomorrow with just the 15k filter and the porthole without its filter. The porthole really helps removing the glare from the lights and is making a big difference. Seems to keep my iPhone from going stupid under the lights.

What kind of filter is in the pothole?

 

[ReeferZ1227]

Still seems really edited. I guess the s21 just had the right stuff going on out of the box

Because it's not a raw photo. If you play with the sliders on a raw photo you can get it looking right without the edited look. Non-raw will always look edited, because it is an edit

 

[AKL1950]

What kind of filter is in the pothole?

Fairly thick (3/32”) yellow filter. It fits in the bottom of the tube. Easy to take out.

 

[6t4nova]

My 24k torch flesh band is greatly receded (almost to the top). Did a dip on it today and some tiny white looking worms came off. Not sure what they were. Hoping it makes a turn around. All other torches look just fine.

 

[robanister]

So I gave my wife a choice 4 seahorses juvenile and live longer..could mate or a true adult pair. She choose 4 stangs

 

[stoney7713]

So I gave my wife a choice 4 seahorses juvenile and live longer..could mate or a true adult pair. She choose 4 stangs

Need a brine shrimp hatcher or two?

 

[6t4nova]

Looks like a fun addition! Setting up a dedicated tank for them?