B. splendens Juvie Pic

[Coryologist]

Greetings. managed to take a few pics, today. Almost had to relearn how to use the camera. lol. - Frank

[Carp37]

Great pics Frank- my splendens spawned last year but by the time I'd found my camera (about 6 months!) they'd changed to mini-adults. I used to think they looked amazing when they sat at rest, occasionally flicking the bright orange Dimetrodon-like sail-fin.

[Birger Amundsen]

Very Nice Frank

[andywoolloo]

that's the most beautiful cory I have ever seen...ever.

[scotteim]

That's the first time I've seen what the juvenile B. splendens looks like, very stunning. Great pic Frank. I've seen other pics of yours of equal quality. Do you have a gallery that displays all your cory pics? I'd like to have a look.

Scotteim

[Carp37]

splendens fry are amazing because they change appearance on an almost daily basis- check out the line drawings on Scotcat's breeding article. The dorsdal fin becomes huge then gradually shrinks back to "normal" size on them.

[Coryologist]

Thanks, all. They have since spawned, again and are getting ready for another bout. - Frank

[apistomaster]

Hi Frank,
Your Brochis splendens photo is excellent. My congratulations on your successful spawns. They are particularly attractive as juveniles.
I have to get a better camera for fish photos. If you don't mind my asking, what camera and lens combination do you usually use?
I have been considering a Nikon D40 but it may not be a good choice for macrophotography and the next models in the Nikon line might have to wait until I sell enough fish to buy one of those. Nikon D80 with a Tamron Telephoto is the higher priced set I am considering.

[Coryologist]

Hi Frank,
Your Brochis splendens photo is excellent.

I thank you much.

My congratulations on your successful spawns.

Possibly the single most unique looking Cory specie, that I have spawned, anywayz.

They are particularly attractive as juveniles.

First time I saw one in a mixed fry tank, I had no idea what it was. lol.

I have to get a better camera for fish photos. If you don't mind my asking, what camera and lens combination do you usually use?

I use a Canon 1Ds with a 50 mm Canon macro lens and 2 off-camera flashes. Only one was firing for these shots, though.

I have been considering a Nikon D40 but it may not be a good choice for macrophotography and the next models in the Nikon line might have to wait until I sell enough fish to buy one of those. Nikon D80 with a Tamron Telephoto is the higher priced set I am considering.

I think you'll find that the choice of equipment is secondary to the amount of time you need to practice shooting. I have on more than one occasion shot 500 or more images to get one that I considered acceptable. Luckily, electrons are free. lol.

If I can assist you in any way with pertinent info before you make your purchase, feel free to ask. - Frank

[andywoolloo]

I didn't realize the babies had more splendid fins then the adults. Is it all cories or just some types? That is so amazing!!! I wish some of my cory eggs would hatch now!!