I think my older brother used to see these in 1968....

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I think my older brother used to see these in 1968....

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This definitely deserves the name "psychedelic fish"! But they have a more conventional name. I photographed this one in an aquarium, where they are (I'm told) very very difficult to keep alive because of their insistence on live food (very small brine shrimp and similar creatures) that can be gathered from near the bottom. They won't even try to swim higher in the tank to eat!

Green Mandarin Fish
controlled situation
50mm macro lens
1/250th second @ f/16
ISO 100
macro flash
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That is one beautiful fish there Mike. :D You captured the colors very well. I see why it could be an item of the 1960's. I may have had a shirt that looked like that. (Not that I still have it of course) Picky eaters huh? Well, I prefer my food "dead." :lol: Again a very nice and colorful photograph Mike, Thanks! :D
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Really nice colors and a good pose he made for you Mike :D .
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Post by gunn »

hi mike

great shot of the mandarin fish. do you normally take these shots at an angle from from the aquarium glass or in a straight line to the fish? i have been trying to shoot some congo tetras (small, beautiful fish with iridescent blue hues) without much success. the iridescence always doesn't show up well.

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LOL :D , never mind your brother Mike, I still see them M8t :D 8) :wink:

Excellent work and shot as always Mike. Unusual and fascinating.

All the best Mike :D

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A beautiful photo Mike. I always enjoy your contributions.

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Nice shot, never easy through glass.
The fish is beautifull, but that fin on the back is spectacular.

Back 25 years ago as kids, my big brother had like 20 aquariums in his small room :lol: definately was a "different" smell in there, but great to look at all these fish.

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Beautiful colors on this Fish Mike. :D
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