debs01 Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 OK here is a photo of my goldfish tank, and I know the colours are a bit loud but bear in mind its mine but I also wanted it to entertain my three young children. :oops: So tell me, what does it need, does it have enough plants it doesnt have a light, is it neccesary? Whats missing?? Also how in the hell do you take good pictures of a bloomin fishtank!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reid Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Wow - I love those bright plants!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetom Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Because you don't have real plants there is no real need for a light as such, the room light should be sufficent for you to see your fishies. I would prehaps suggest getting a few more taller plants for the back, it will give your backing paper more realism i think if you did. I think it looks great though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Looks great Personally I like different colors. Ahhh...maybe I'm in my second childhood I'd check here regarding lighting. Anybody can correct me please if I'm wrong, but I thought fish needed lighting for a certain amount of time, or is that just for tropicals? I have a heck of time getting decent pics...there is a post here somewhere that gives suggestions on getting good pics...but I don't remember where it is...maybe somebody else (including author) can tell us? How big is your tank? And what fish are in it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs01 Posted July 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Thanks caper, my tank is 50cmX25cmX25cm I have three little fishes in it. A goldfish with fantail, my 7yr olds - Goldie A blackmoor, My 4 yr olds - Blackie A calico fantail, my 2yr olds - Fishy Nice and original names, aye!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hi Debs It looks nice and bright :lol: :lol: Take photos at night. Put as much light as possible onto the tank and turn off the room lights. Get the camera as close as possible to the tank. Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 OMG, I can't believe someone actually bought those fake corals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 If you dont have plants you dont need lights. I would add some oxygen weed evey now and again, the fish will love it and eat it in a few days, just watch for snails as it often comes out of ponds and might have snails/eggs on it. I quick dip in water with a little bleach then a good rinse will kill them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanksman Posted July 12, 2005 Report Share Posted July 12, 2005 Blinkin lovely iznt it. I agree a couple of tasty plants once in awhile be a good thing to watch the goldfish munch up. Have you got polystyrene under it? Might be a good idea although maybe a small tank isn't so prone to pressure breakages. Apart from that maybe some black paper to wrap right around the front and sides for when you have a headache :lol: Sorry i couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapo Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 OMG, I can't believe someone actually bought those fake corals... I think the fake corals are a cool idea. Saves taking them from their natural habitat and harming the coral beds. Our fish loved the one we were given - even though we took it out as it looked weird in our tank - they swam through it and rubbed over it for the couple of weeks it was in there. Of course they aren't going to be able to filter the water in a marine tank, but let's hope they keep making them more and more realistic. Nice colouful tank Debs. Great for kids! As for the photos, does your camera have a macro setting? If you can figure out how to use it, you can usually get good pics from about a foot from the fish. Even closer if you have a camera capable of it. It took me ages to figure out ours as I've 'misplaced' the destructions (oops, instructions). I put it on A/S/M and pushed buttons til it came up with a wee ruler that went from 3cm to infinity. If yours does that, you'll probably be able to get good pics. Just play til you get it! Good Luck! Vapo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FindingNemo Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 Ive also got the same fake corels, the fish love scrounging amongst it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 LOL....well I bet the kids just LOVE the tank the way it is :lol: .... Cool fish names too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 :oops: What are the fake corals...the green & orange...that I thought were just artificial plants???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapo Posted July 13, 2005 Report Share Posted July 13, 2005 ^^Yep. Cheers, Vapo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debs01 Posted July 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 The bright orange and green decorations are fake corals, my kids and fish love them!!!! :lol: And I think they bring character to the tank!!!!! On a sadder note, we had our first fishy fatality last week, kids were shattered, but such as life. Thank you all for your positive comments,I have now purchased a real plant for the tank and another "bright" purple fake coral, better and brighter than ever. And I will keep practising taking photos, seems really difficult though Oh well will keep trying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted July 14, 2005 Report Share Posted July 14, 2005 Sorry to hear about your loss debs01 . I hope the other two are doing okay. It is difficult for children to lose their pets. Which one was it? My son (6 years) lost a few fish last year while we have been learning. I find fish more stressful for me than other pets like dogs and cats in that regard. It hasn't made him want to give up though - we are now planning a better size tank for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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