Our tank's biology up close

[jason2459]

Film_Algae_Aquarium_Glass_08112018-0055 by Jason, on Flickr

Film_Algae_Aquarium_Glass_08112018-0058 by Jason, on Flickr

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[jason2459]

Film_Algae_Aquarium_Glass_08112018-0066 by Jason, on Flickr

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[jason2459]

Video playlist. Most all vids support at least hd, 4k, and many higher resolutions. Some are neet to see at .25 or .5x speed. One of my favorite things to watch this time were the dark field ciliates processing lots of water. Have to go full screen and you can see the currents flowing by.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN_wI2B-a8vqm72u4GFGO2FDy4P87V4GY

 

[Quantized]

How about scanning electron microscope images? Has anyone collected nice images on relevant coral/microfauna specimens?

 

[bertoni]

I haven't heard of a hobbyist posting any SEM shots. That'd be interesting, though.

 

[jason2459]

I would love to. $$$

 

[jason2459]

Had to take a break from work.

Going 3" into a 5-6" area of my sand bed.

 

[bertoni]

Looks a bit murky. I am not sure what you'll see.

 

[jason2459]

Looks a bit murky. I am not sure what you'll see.

Lots of detritus. Not nearly as many nematodes as I was expecting. Only found one. Lots of bacteria of course. Some cyanobacteria. I don't think I saw any dinos and I didn't think I would much further below the surface.

And a couple really cool things I haven't been able to capture on video before. Just forced myself to stop or I'll be up way to late. Will work on uploads later after I get some sleep.

 

[bertoni]

I agree that sleep is a high priority item.

 

[jason2459]

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0003 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0004 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0005 by Jason, on Flickr

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[jason2459]

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0011 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0012 by Jason, on Flickr

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[jason2459]

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0019 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0020 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0021 by Jason, on Flickr

 

[jason2459]

This critter was awesome to watch. I can't wait to see the video. It has uploaded and will watch it again later. First time I've caught this one on the side view and super fast when it wants to be.

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0022 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0023 by Jason, on Flickr

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[jason2459]

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0027 by Jason, on Flickr

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[jason2459]

This was another interesting one to watch.

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0032 by Jason, on Flickr

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Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0034 by Jason, on Flickr

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Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0036 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0037 by Jason, on Flickr

 

[jason2459]

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0038 by Jason, on Flickr

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Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0044 by Jason, on Flickr

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Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0046 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0047 by Jason, on Flickr

 

[jason2459]

This ciliate was hard to capture. Can you see it. the video to come
Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0057 by Jason, on Flickr

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0059 by Jason, on Flickr

 

[jason2459]

Always finding these

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0060 by Jason, on Flickr

 

[jason2459]

Sandbed_3in_down_09302018-0061 by Jason, on Flickr

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