Rocketman's New Dual 175g Bullnose Build Thread

Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by rocketmandb, Dec 16, 2010.

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  1. Thor

    Thor Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Oh no...I don't want to even hazard a guess. It isn't a goner is it?
     
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  2. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    The snail in the frame.....LOL


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  3. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    The answer is:

    I can get this shot (and thus see the coral in its full glory) only by standing on a three step ladder!

    I put the coral in its spot as a temporary placement. I didn't expect it to acclimate so quickly and start growing like it did. The next time I looked, when I was ready to move it, it had already slimed over the nearby rock and I didn't feel right moving it. Hopefully it will grow into a spot where I can enjoy it without pulling out a ladder! :)
     
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  4. 2in10

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    The camera problem is a white balance issue due to all of the blue coming from your lights. Use a photoshop program that has a "color enhance" mode that you select a spot that is supposed to be white, click on that spot and the program adjusts the color out. I have to do that all the time with my photos.

    Congrats on the awesome growth.
     
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  5. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    I just got off a Skype call with the guy putting together the control unit for my auto water change system. He demo'd the operation of the unit all the way through, including the error conditions.

    I'm going to start a thread in one of the main forums on the unit - though I can't share too much right now - and I'll be looking for beta testers there.

    I'm pretty stoked!

    Here is a pic of the front panel - not much to look at, but there it is!

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  6. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Interesting
     
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  7. Seano Hermano

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    That's great news, Rocketman! That looks top notch.

    I'm still interested in being your guinea pig.
     
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  8. ezz1r

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    Beta testers im game....LOL


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  9. BoBo65

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    wow that def looks good, amazing that it covered the rock before you had a chance to move it haha. The control box def has me intruiged I am thoroughly interested to c the system your developing, and Im always game to be a guinea pig as well ;D
     
    BoBo65, Mar 31, 2012
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  10. rocketmandb

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