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Thought I'd share a few pictures. These are pictures of coral from my aquarium at home.





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Old 08-17-2009, 11:16 PM
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These are beautiful and well composed. I'd love to have a reef tank someday! Perhaps when I retire and settle in one place.
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Very beautiful images. Love the colors of coral and other sealife in the aquarium.
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Simply stunning.
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Hi Steve ... you have a reef tank at home ... wow .. the colors on these corals are vibrant ..they are beautiful
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Love the detail and colors. So very cool!
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These are fantastic!!!! I love the colours
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Beautiful and very interesting shots. I especially like the last two.
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Thanks so much for the comments! Yes I have a reef tank at home, reef tanks & photography are two hobbies that truly go well together

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And here's a full tank shot for those interested
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Old 08-18-2009, 04:58 PM
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Way awesome!! My faves are the second, third, and last one (from the second batch), too cool I've got a 55 gal fresh tank at home, it must be something else taking care of these babies. Loved the full size aquarium picture in order to put them in perspective. Do you need to use special lighting to get the coral to glow those awesome colors?

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