This is it. My last build thread

[exnisstech]

Strange things growing in the 170 overflow. They look like something evolving to me. Into what I have no idea. They're soft and burst when I tried to scrape some off. Some type of egg I'm guessing.

 

[IntrinsicReef]

Strange things growing in the 170 overflow. They look like something evolving to me. Into what I have no idea. They're soft and burst when I tried to scrape some off. Some type of egg I'm guessing.

I've seen these before but it has been a long time. They look colonial to me, but not sure of an ID

 

[IntrinsicReef]

Strange things growing in the 170 overflow. They look like something evolving to me. Into what I have no idea. They're soft and burst when I tried to scrape some off. Some type of egg I'm guessing.

If I remember right, I have only seen them in the overflow as well. Usually when trying to net out a suicidal fish. It has been quite a few years since I have seen them though. They must not be in my current diversity pool.

 

[danreef55]

I didn't see fish in the photo? Do you have nerite snails?

 

[exnisstech]

I didn't see fish in the photo? Do you have nerite snails?

I've never added any or seen any. Only fish are a clarkii and pink streak wrasse

 

[danreef55]

I've never added any or seen any. Only fish are a clarkii and pink streak wrasse

Took a semi-educated guess

 

[IntrinsicReef]

I did some quick googling and didn't find a solid ID. The clear filaments below the jelly sacs seem to me like a network for a colonial organism rather than eggs. Kind of like the filaments running beneath colonial hydroids.

 

[twentyleagues]

Wow weird! On some of them it looks like there could be a mouth or siphon of some sort. On the extreme close up it almost looks like something growing inside like an egg. The filaments could be pathways between the different "polyps" or what actually attaches the "egg mass" to a surface. Possibly a tunicate of some sort? What could get to that location to lay eggs? Kind of not going with eggs. But idk really cool and only slightly concerning.
Maybe @ISpeakForTheSeas is around since its the weekend?

 

[exnisstech]

Wow weird! On some of them it looks like there could be a mouth or siphon of some sort. On the extreme close up it almost looks like something growing inside like an egg. The filaments could be pathways between the different "polyps" or what actually attaches the "egg mass" to a surface. Possibly a tunicate of some sort? What could get to that location to lay eggs? Kind of not going with eggs. But idk really cool and only slightly concerning.
Maybe @ISpeakForTheSeas is around since its the weekend?

Thanks I tagged I speak in the hitchhiker ID thread where I crossposted. I'm not really concerned, more curious. They can keep the aiptasia company in there lol.

Its interesting that I haven't seen anything unusual when I change put my socks (reef diapers). I'll have to check the chamber where the water drains to before entering the sock and see if there any unusual critters.

 

[exnisstech]

Just a few shots while my phone / camera and the lights are getting along

 

[exnisstech]

Few more. Thanks to all of You that check in from time to time.
CC likes pellets

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Wow weird! On some of them it looks like there could be a mouth or siphon of some sort. On the extreme close up it almost looks like something growing inside like an egg. The filaments could be pathways between the different "polyps" or what actually attaches the "egg mass" to a surface. Possibly a tunicate of some sort? What could get to that location to lay eggs? Kind of not going with eggs. But idk really cool and only slightly concerning.
Maybe @ISpeakForTheSeas is around since its the weekend?

Thanks I tagged I speak in the hitchhiker ID thread where I crossposted. I'm not really concerned, more curious. They can keep the aiptasia company in there lol.

Its interesting that I haven't seen anything unusual when I change put my socks (reef diapers). I'll have to check the chamber where the water drains to before entering the sock and see if there any unusual critters.

Yeah, I answered there, but looks like tunicates:

Looks like tunicates to me - I'm not great at giving specific ID's on tunicates yet, but I know some Perophora species can look similar to this and have that mat-forming growth at the base. Perophora japonica, for example, looks pretty similar.

Anyway, these don't look like the incredibly invasive variety, so they're most likely harmless filter-feeders; I'd just keep an on them to make sure they don't try to grow into your equipment and gunk it up, but if they do try to spread, they should be relatively easy to peel/scrape off and remove/trim back.

 

[twentyleagues]

Yeah, I answered there, but looks like tunicates:

Thank you for taking the time to answer. At the time I didnt know there was another thread summoning your abilities. You are the goat for this stuff! (did I use the correct terminology there lol)

 

[KJ20]

This is the third time I've started a build thread so we'll see if I succeed. The first one my badge disappeared so I did another and sure enough my badge disappeared again. I didn't bother restoring the badges because I figured it was punishment for me being so poor at updating the threads I'll try to do better this time but no promises If this one disappears I'll take that as a sign.

New Tank is a Waterbox LX 330.7 I was going to go custom with a basement sump but decided I really didn't feel like doing the plumbing plus I'm getting tired of running up and down the stairs, sump is currently in the basement. I went with Waterbox because I was able to get the exact size I wanted. I really wanted at least 7ft of length and especially wanted the 30 inch front to back depth. The total height is more than I wanted but it was compromise or go full custom.

I want to keep my rodi storage and mixing station in the basement so figuring out how to keep that there and get water to the first floor will be part of the build. I'll be transferring most of the stuff from my 180g to the new tank. I'll do a full equipment list later.

Current tank that will be replaced

Delivery day

In with the stand. I was able to use the tractor to get it level with the entry way and slide it into the house and up onto a couple of furniture dollies. Rolled it into position and lifted it off. Easy peasy.

Time for the sump. Did it the same as the stand, up and in. Man I love the salesman that suggested adding the forks when I bought the tractor.

We set the tank today but didn't get pics. I had to help get it in and my Gal stayed in the bedroom. She said she couldn't stand to watch I hired a moving company to move the tank. First time in my life I've paid anyone to move anything. It was hard as I'm a do it yourself and usually do it alone kind of guy. I wish I would have hired laborers and ran the job myself. I wanted to bring it in the same as the stand and sump using the tractor sliding it in onto dollies then roll it to the stand and lift it on. Boss man wanted to lift into the house and it took all 5 of them and myself to do it. 604lbs ya I would have opted for the tractor but they were in charge. The door opening was 31" and tank 29.5" so it was tight but we made it in unscathed and up onto the stand. My arms are sore today.

After everyone left my Gal came out. Her first statement "wow it's big" It is big and makes the 180g look small. It's amazing how much difference the extra 6" of depth makes. I'm looking forward to scaping this. The tangs are gonna love the extra swim space.

Sump is in the stand now onto plumbing. You can see the two electrical outlets I added. I ran a dedicated circuit on its own breaker and attached the outlets to the wall, one outside on the end toward the corner and the second where I can reach it from inside the stand.

Leveled. I used a 4ft bubble level but really didn't have 100% confidence as the bubbles are a little hard for me to see. I added about 3/4" of tap water and checked the waterline. Nice and level.

Plumbing in and doors are on.
Next up to get lumber and build a beam and shore up the joists.
The tank is sitting perpendicular to the floor joists and the back almost on top of the house center beam. It would probably be fine but I already have two extra pole jacks so I'm going to build and run a support beam parallel to the center beam about 24" away which will give plenty of support I think.
More to follow.

Wow.. beautiful

 

[IntrinsicReef]

Yeah, I answered there, but looks like tunicates:

Thanks for the ID! I've always been curious as to what those are

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

Thanks for the ID! I've always been curious as to what those are

Thank you for taking the time to answer. At the time I didnt know there was another thread summoning your abilities. You are the goat for this stuff! (did I use the correct terminology there lol)

Haha, happy to help, and no problem. (And, yes, you used the correct term, lol)

 

[exnisstech]

Shameless update for a contest entry with no reef related content

Made about 100lb of food for the kids yesterday.

They love clean up

My Gals Mother who is living with us now thinks I sit around and do nothing all day. Heck ya I do, I'm retired. Well I showed her I'm not lazy. Cut and split a pile of logs yesterday. Paying for it today but nothing a gummy or two can't help out with

Mr intensity.

 

[exnisstech]

FREE STUFF

Got my R2R swag today and it includes a set of orphek lenses. I already have a set of lenses by reefing art. I like the orphek kit better so I'd like to pass the other kit on to someone rather than add it to my growing pile of stuff.
If anyone can use them let me know and they're yours. First come first serve and all that stuff

@Mschmidt you are a winner

 

[exnisstech]

 

[exnisstech]

I added a fleece roller and I need an update for another contest entry lol. I wanted to go with a reefmat 1200 since the 500 on my reefer 300 works so well but between the price and having to get in the the stand to modify the plumbing with a hip and knee bothering me I just kept putting it off. The klir just drops into a filter sock hole.
Thanks to @easyhobbs who posted a black Friday sale at coral view outlet store I scored an open box klir di7 v2 for $109. They sent me a di4 by mistake and shipped what appears to be a brand new di7 as a replacement. Hats of to Danielle P. at coral view for the great CS. Instalation is temporary to make sure it works which is seems like it is. I think I have the level sensor correct after a few tries. I'll eventually cover the back sock hole and move the roller forward where the high tech filter hole blocking mechanism I designed on the fly resides for now. Hopefully it will work out. Big fish with a big appetite generate a lot of waste so I've been having to swap socks every 2-3 days.