What works for you ? One thing that works for me and all the setups ive done is to not overdo lighting. If say i own a 180 and needs two 36" strip lights, i usually just go ahead and buy one 36 inch with dual strips. If i have the light on too strong, they tend to be jumpy or it takes a while before they are at ease with their surroundings.
Monster Fish and Lighting.. What works and what doesnt?
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rallysman said:Go stronger. If you plan on taking pix....go way stronger. I'm experiencing this right now. I'm pissed at my lighting so i have 2 250wall metal halides on the way. JUST for taking pix ( i dont want to cook the fish)
I Agree.. i hate taking pics of my fish right now because it is so dark. I need stronger lighting ( just of pics taking purposes only) other than that, i usually go darker that the recommended lighting.
My pics come out fine with the recomended lights.... Personal opinion is the camera. My digitals have always brought nice material...rallysman said:Go stronger. If you plan on taking pix....go way stronger. I'm experiencing this right now. I'm pissed at my lighting so i have 2 250wall metal halides on the way. JUST for taking pix ( i dont want to cook the fish
Throw some in your gallery and then give me some suggestions hahaforget about taking pics, the fish being comfortable is the most important thing. I often mask lights in tinfoil.
The less light the less skittish the fish are, imagine having a spotlight shining on you all day.
The less light the less skittish the fish are, imagine having a spotlight shining on you all day.