eatyourpeas Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 This is my first attempt at a SW tank. I am adding all sorts of life forms from Puget Sound, Washington State. The humble beginnings: Currently aiming for a stable 55F environment and waiting for the dust to settle. Had a molting from one of the amphipods. Well, I thought mystery snails were the only ones with more of a penchant for relocation, until I just saw the clam decided to try a new spot in the tank (and out of view, of course). I know he is there because I can see him from the top, but the little stinker has made it impossible for me to get a side view. I guess they all want to redecorate at some point. The snails and amphipods have pretty much decimated the green tuft seaweed. Littorina scutulata and several amphipods and copepods. Algae:Sarcodiotheca gaudichaudii, Cladophora columbiana, Prionitis lanceolata, Fucus gardneri, Alaria marginata. The tank today: I am also documenting this in YT so I can remember what things looked like once a transition has taken place. Please bear in mind that I do have a goofy sense of humour, so some of the videos are kind of wacky. 12 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emika_B Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Wow, that’s cool! Those gammaru are huge - or is it a perspective thing? Either way, very neat and thanks for sharing 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Very interesting project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demobanana Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Cool! The only thing I know about Puget Sound is Jeremy Wade went there once t look at some octopus, the water looks so murky and dark. But I think native tanks (and not just in your country) are a really cool addition to a home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Emika_B said: Wow, that’s cool! Those gammaru are huge - or is it a perspective thing? Either way, very neat and thanks for sharing 🙂 They are about four times larger than when I first got them. Must be the food I give them, and yes, they are scarily huge! And you are welcome 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 59 minutes ago, Colu said: Very interesting project Thanks! I am having a fun time with it 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 44 minutes ago, Demobanana said: Cool! The only thing I know about Puget Sound is Jeremy Wade went there once t look at some octopus, the water looks so murky and dark. But I think native tanks (and not just in your country) are a really cool addition to a home. I would love to have an octopus, but they get huge and are the ultimate escape artists! Beautiful creatures! The water can be murky, but visibility can be great as well. You just have to like to dive in cold water 🙂 I love that I can have a little window into the world outside and under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) Such a great tank! It is so unique, creative, and adventurous. I'm so glad to see it here. 😀 Edit: following. Edited April 20, 2021 by OnlyGenusCaps 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 16 hours ago, eatyourpeas said: I would love to have an octopus, but they get huge and are the ultimate escape artists! Beautiful creatures! The water can be murky, but visibility can be great as well. You just have to like to dive in cold water 🙂 I love that I can have a little window into the world outside and under. If you're into octopuses, you should check out Richard Ross: 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 5 hours ago, ererer said: If you're into octopuses, you should check out Richard Ross: Yes, thank you. I am familiar with him. I want my house to look like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) Today's update, new critters in the tank. Three Coonstripe shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus) have joined the gang. They are almost as goofy as the Amano shrimp. The one in the video was surfing the filter current for quite a while, took a break, and went back for another good ride. I named that one Antifaz because it reminds me of a mask. The other new guest is a Grainyhand hermit crab (Pagurus granosimanus) but I am not sure if the shell is from a whelk, Nucella ostrina. Hopefully someone with knowledge of gastropods can confirm. His name is Archimedes. It was a perfect day out there and the water was really warm. Edited April 21, 2021 by eatyourpeas 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Having lived on Puget Sound and it’s waterways for 25 years I love this tank! Do you have any fish in there? Some of the sculpins must be small enough. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, Patrick_G said: Having lived on Puget Sound and it’s waterways for 25 years I love this tank! Do you have any fish in there? Some of the sculpins must be small enough. That is the dream fish and why I am in the process of learning as much as I can before I can bring one home. A Grunt sculpin and a Pacific spiny lumpsucker. I will be making my own tank and am still trying to figure out all the other components, and having a great time throughout the whole process! 🙂 I am glad you like it! Thank you! 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 I would like to state, that I thoroughly enjoy the bluegrass/hip-hop vibe on the hermit crab video. Epic! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Tank overhaul day. A lot of the amphipods were relocated as they were just taking over and annoying all the other inhabitants. The clam seems much happier! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 A new unintentional resident found while having a talk with the clam! Leaving it be for now. I think it is an Abarenicola pacifica. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 It seemed very busy in the tank this morning. Managed to get Fermat to do a trick! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted April 24, 2021 Share Posted April 24, 2021 Do the Limpets move around or pretty much just stick to one place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Patrick_G said: Do the Limpets move around or pretty much just stick to one place? They move around a lot. Non stop and faster than you'd think. 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 The addition of many Coonstripe shrimp (Pandalus hypsinotus). It feels otherworldly... 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlyGenusCaps Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Those are so tiny! Love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 12 hours ago, OnlyGenusCaps said: Those are so tiny! Love them! Yes, they are itty-bitty!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 First fish. A sculpin! Not a Grunt sculpin but a Tidepool sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus). Let's hope he adapts well to the tank! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 (edited) Better pictures. He has a name: Tiberius! And there is someone stalking already! Edited May 5, 2021 by eatyourpeas 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric R Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Neat fish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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