melbournebetta Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 SlapDashProductions TM Presents D.I.Y Photo Tanks for Betta and whattevva. Step one - Locate crappy 8 litre tank from Big W - approx. $30 ea When I first got into betta I had 8 of these lined up with sponge filters in each - and heated with a thermal mat used for reptile tanks - while it was okay, the temp's fluctuated from 24-30 and water stability was too hard with weekly water changes. Reuse, Reduce, Recycle d00dz Step 2. Remove ugly lid - or keep it if your fish are of the jumping variety. Step 3. Find a good sized mirror, preferably only thin to cover 1/4 or 1/3 of the overall length of the tank Step 4. (I feel like new kids on the block) Adhere it all... I used masking tape cos I couldn't find anything else, oh - and I cleaned the tank and mirror (duh) ooOOooooOOooh Step 5. FILL WITH WATER AND DONT GET THE PAPER WET - oh yeah, put paper BEHIND the mirror - the reason for this lovely flat background will become apparent in a momento (trus me) The idea is that the fish will "pace" up and down the tank, flaring as it passes it's self and when he's in the position you want - SHOOT HIM ! Alternatives to the design are remove the mirror and use another fish in a beanie box or sommink. WHATS AMAZING ABOUT THIS POST is that I only need one of these tanks - THERES MORE! (but wait) I've got about 6 of these tanks to GIVE AWAY thats right GIVE AWAY. I'll be bringing a selection of them to the ASV meet on the 29th - expressions of interest will help me work out how many to bring. Oh - and they're designed to be used outside with el naturalo lighting for true colour kapture. Results of the phototank as follows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 See? He's razzed but has a nice white background.... however murphy's law says he'll flare the best in front of the mirror - where you haven't done your hair and aren't ready to be photographed this early in the.... afternoon. (hey, it's my day off) thu End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little_troppo Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I want that fighting fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieBell Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Coooel! You're such a good DIYer Ness I should go to ASV and I want to but so sick of going to Melb!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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