[Gryphon] My shrimp journal

**tobi** · 13th Sep 2011, 14:15

Originally Posted by gryphon

Thanks. I am using a DSLR with 50mm prime lens attached with extension tube in order for me to focus nearer. Camera setting between ISO 1600 to 3200 and F1.4 to 2.8 without flash.
Need lots of tries to get good shots as the focusing range using an extension tube is not as good and fast like macro lens.

Thanks for sharing... I tried using my DSLR with stock lens and can't get closeup pics i want... i'm a noob in both photography n shrimps....hehe....

**lizhien** · 13th Sep 2011, 14:26

bro, try manual focus.

**gryphon** · 13th Sep 2011, 15:26

Originally Posted by lizhien

bro, try manual focus.

Yup somestimes I do that. Especially if the shrimp is more stationary

**tobi** · 13th Sep 2011, 21:01

Originally Posted by lizhien

bro, try manual focus.

ok i will try tat out.. thanks.

**tobi** · 13th Sep 2011, 21:02

Originally Posted by gryphon

Yup somestimes I do that. Especially if the shrimp is more stationary

btw, where u get your tank and cabinet its nice!

**gryphon** · 13th Sep 2011, 23:10

Originally Posted by tobi

btw, where u get your tank and cabinet its nice!

I got them customized. Tank by Roger (Fishybusniess) and cabinet by Petmart

**tobi** · 14th Sep 2011, 21:40

Originally Posted by gryphon

I got them customized. Tank by Roger (Fishybusniess) and cabinet by Petmart

Thanks for your info!

**gryphon** · 15th Sep 2011, 17:31

Originally Posted by tobi

Thanks for your info!

No problem. Actually after seeing other bro's cabinet by Roger, I find his tank is nicer and sturdier as there is thick solid wood at the back instead of a thin board like mine, but of cos at a higher price.

**yashimoto** · 26th Sep 2011, 17:53

TS can show the full setup pic?

**gryphon** · 26th Sep 2011, 18:49

Originally Posted by yashimoto

TS can show the full setup pic?

I already posted on the first page of the thread.

**gryphon** · 14th Oct 2011, 11:25

Sian, my PH has risen from 6.1 to between 6.8-6.95 over the past 3+ months.

GH = 3-4
KH = 1
Temp = 24.5 -25.5

Initally for the 1st month, my water change is weekly 5% using aged tap water (1-2 days) with Seachem.
After that I changed to adding Shizhen and ketapang leaves in my tap aged water (1 week). Measured that my aged water PH is 6.85.
I also dose BT-9 or Microlift Special blend after water change and add Mosura Mineral plus once a while when required to keep my GH between 3-4.
I have no idea what is the problem. The Benibachi soil is less than 6 months old and the other bro who bought the remaining of my leftover soil does not have this problem. Hence I doubt that my soil has expired.

I think it is my water problem. Does anyone have any clue?