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Taking pictures to identify?
Posted: 22 Nov 2003, 06:25
by Lepidosauria
I'm goign to do a bit of a major overhual on my 54 gal tank and I'm finally gonna try and identify this one pleco I have but I have no idea where to start. What angels of pics are most useful? What should I put it in? How should I best light it, my digi doesnt have a flash (its just a cheapo one)? Can anyone give me some other pointers? Can someone also suggest to me the best way to cut down on caffine (if your confused by this remark see my post in Speak Easy, I've drank too much coffee today)?
Thanks for any help,
Clayton
Posted: 22 Nov 2003, 10:15
by Silurus
What angels of pics are most useful?
Side view, top view, one of mouth.
What should I put it in?
Put it in a small plastic tank with not too much water. Should minimize problems with reflections.
Posted: 22 Nov 2003, 10:19
by Lepidosauria
hmm, i have a couple spare tanks but im not sure bout plastic clear containers. Would a shallow glass tank work?
Clay
Posted: 22 Nov 2003, 10:21
by Silurus
Yes, it should. I was thinking plastic because these are usually thinner and you will have fewer problems with reflections that way.
Posted: 22 Nov 2003, 10:26
by Lepidosauria
awesome
then in about 8-10 hrs i will be able to post a pic here and perhaps find out what i have.
BTW does anyone know of a place that has a guide to identifying pleco genera?
Clay
Posted: 22 Nov 2003, 10:33
by Silurus
http://george.cosam.auburn.edu/usr/key_ ... rhome.html
People have had mixed success connecting to the site lately.
Posted: 23 Nov 2003, 16:34
by Lepidosauria
Grr, that pleco has hid in a big chunk of Malaysian Driftwood. There is no way I'm gonna get him out. Oh well I gues I'll have to wait till I resetup that system in a couple of days.
Clayton