Ropefish & Channa
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wow that is cool!
it's funny how that can work out some times. once I saw 2 big red devils living with a large school of neons.
it's funny how that can work out some times. once I saw 2 big red devils living with a large school of neons.
Great Pics, as always. 
How big are the Channa. I have the same SH, a great fish. I am surprised that Ropefish has not disappeared, I've had much bigger items consumed by mine.
I have seen lots of your pics on the site they are all really really good, are you a professional.
I have some Photography questions for you. Do you use an SLR or a normal digi camera.
I have tried to take some pics of my channa but I lose all of the blue colouring and it comes out as a lighter brown, any tips on getting that blue.
You must have been sitting there waiting for that yawn or have a very fast shutter. I would love to get a yawning shot of my SH, I have seen it a number of times and it would be an impressive photo.
How big are the Channa. I have the same SH, a great fish. I am surprised that Ropefish has not disappeared, I've had much bigger items consumed by mine.
I have seen lots of your pics on the site they are all really really good, are you a professional.
I have some Photography questions for you. Do you use an SLR or a normal digi camera.
I have tried to take some pics of my channa but I lose all of the blue colouring and it comes out as a lighter brown, any tips on getting that blue.
You must have been sitting there waiting for that yawn or have a very fast shutter.
I would love to get a yawning shot of my SH, I have seen it a number of times and it would be an impressive photo.Fascinating pictures! I'm REALLY surprised that you even tried the combination of Channa]/i] and Erpetoichythys and even MORE surprised that it has worked this long. Eventually there will likely be problems in paradise and the lions will no longer lie down with the lamb, so to speak.
As usual....your photographs are exceptional.
-Joe
As usual....your photographs are exceptional.
-Joe
Thanks there for all the comments. They are all around 11~12" and the length of the reedfish make it safer from been the food of channa. On the other hand, I feed them pretty well, that helps to minimize the aggressiveness of channa. Infact, I would not suggest anyone to do such combination. Don't try this at your place.
As for the photography (jelly), the way of lighting is very important of all. I bet you use internal flash to take shot. 1st of all, strong enough lighting makes you good photography conditions such as faster shutter speed to freeze action, wider DOF to get full clear perspective fish photo, and good auto focus ability. Roughly estimated, I use 300~400W lights when doing photography. Top down lighting is always the best for presenting the fish is a natural way (most light source are top down including sun light). You can either use stronger tank light or use external flash (wired or wireless whatever, if your camera has this ability).
Well, I have to say beside the photography gears, take more shots is a good way to improve the skill. I shoot out the 1GB CF card in each photo session, there certainly are some OK shots.
As for the photography (jelly), the way of lighting is very important of all. I bet you use internal flash to take shot. 1st of all, strong enough lighting makes you good photography conditions such as faster shutter speed to freeze action, wider DOF to get full clear perspective fish photo, and good auto focus ability. Roughly estimated, I use 300~400W lights when doing photography. Top down lighting is always the best for presenting the fish is a natural way (most light source are top down including sun light). You can either use stronger tank light or use external flash (wired or wireless whatever, if your camera has this ability).
Well, I have to say beside the photography gears, take more shots is a good way to improve the skill. I shoot out the 1GB CF card in each photo session, there certainly are some OK shots.