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[Cicolid]

Just trying a couple of ways around getting enough light into my tanks for some photography.
This is just an idea ATM , but will see what happens.

I have just made an extension arm for my tripod and fitted an "outdoor spotlight" to it, but the globes are yellow which is no good .
Then I bought an outdoor floodlight fitting from "wash your mouth out" Bunnings.
It is an adjustable tripod with a pair of Halogen lamps on it cost $23.94 complete.
This also has yellow bulbs. I am now trying to find a supplier of white bulbs which I hope will do the trick.

This really is a "floodlight", as it lights up the whole of the inside of the house. If there is too much light I will try using just one of the lamps. But at $23.94 I can't complain as I can always use this out in the bush with the generator .

Will you keep you posted as to if I have any luck.

Cheers
Col

[Den]

If you have too much light maybe try using a diffuser, something like a thin white cotton sheet between the tank and light.

[Leevers]

Col, there is another way around this, but the cost might increase a little.
You can purchase a HID transformer and use HID halogen globes of which outputs the same colour spectrum as a metal hallide. Problem is actually getting hold of one of these and where to locate one. I haven't seen one for quite some time now, but this system is used in scuba diving torch lighting, and you may be able to put together some information and get hold of a similar unit to help solve your problem.

[cobby]

Hi col

Check out the WB(white balance) settings on your camera Mate

Take the pics in Raw mode and then alter the WB it might help It might not but it is worth a try

Cheers Cobby
Could be a bit easyer than a HID

[Cicolid]

Thanks for the replies & suggestions.

I haven't had time to try anything lately.

Will let you you know if & when I get it sorted.

Cheers
Col