My new Angel

[Pan]

Originally Posted by Ruth

They can get up to 10" so quite a large Angel although there are certainly lots that get bigger. This guy is about 3" right now.
Subdued: I am worried about that big white spot what do you think I should do? I'm thinking just put a different lense on my camera and actually learn how to operate it in manual mode might just do the trick!

if you tank tank photos at an angle ...like 45 degrees or so, it should cut down on the reflection of the flash

[sumpfinfishe]

Ruth, two quick tips for ya!

Set your aperture to the lowest value(F2.8) thus opening the lens to the fullest then just use a high shutter speed to compensate, you shouldn't need to use a flash if you have a half decent camera.

Corals are more of the opposite, you want to dial up(F16) or close the aperture and use a slow shutter speed(with tripod) in order for the processor to absorb all the natural colors of the coral.

[Ruth]

Well ya know on the camera thing I do have a really decent camera (Canon 20D) it's just that I cannot seem to figure out how to use the manual settings so I always end up going to auto and then the flash just comes on. If I could just figure out how to set the appature etc. in manual mode I think I could take some really good pictures. Also need to find someone to build me one of those camera boats to take some top down shots.

[kaboom]

Gorgeous! I love to get one in the future but for now the Majestic will just do.

[bulletsworld]

Ruth,

Gorgeous Goldflake Angel fish! Beautiful coloration. Congrads on your new beautiful addition.


But... BAD RUTH! You didn't FW dip or QT this fish before putting in your tank. I could be wrong by your photo, but... see the side fin.. got some white spots running through them, looks like ich. Also too.. its no coincidence the cleaner shrimp is busy cleaning away on your angel. Keep watch out for upcoming months if you discover a parasite breakout on this fish or other fish.


Hope this helps,

[Ruth]

Thanks Lee - I did reply earlier but somehow my reply went into never never land. Anyway - I did freshwater dip him when I got him for about 3 or 4 minutes. I had a QT set up but when he got here I just couldn't put him in the small 10g tank - note to self set up a bigger QT tank for future arrivals. I am not sure that the fish has ich though. The outer "ring" colour of the fish is a translucent blue that depending on which way he turns will look white but it is not in anyway bumpy or grainy. Also a very poor picture with a lot of flash distortion. I am keeping a very close eye on him though and appreciate the observation as it will definately make me either find mine or buy a new magnifying glass to get a better look (already tore the contact out and got the glasses on). I have a Naso Tang in this tank, which in my experience, tangs have always been ich magnets, some more than others, and he shows no signs.
Once again thanks for the observation Lee and the scolding for no QT - I know better.

[bulletsworld]

Hey Ruth,

WoOHOO...thats awesome that you did a FW dip. Good Job!

Shhh...dont tell anyone *grin* I too on more then one occasion have not QT'd a fish. Bad Lee! I know! LOL Sometimes it not necessary but a FW dip...always.

Just wanted to give you a heads up though on your beautiful angel. You never can tell with pictures either, so I could be easily mistaken. Even if the Angel does have a few speckles, I know you keep your tank in great condition, the Angel would likely fight it off with no problems anyway.


Beautiful fish again there Ruth! Nice Snag! Look forward to more pictures in the future!

*SMILES*

Lee