So what is this?

[blueavlo]

probably a dumb question but what are these plump little things on my filter intake? and also the little white specks?

http://www.area191.net/smf/gallery/0/57_29_05_08_5_24_16.jpg

[Toddrtrex]

The look similar to pineapple sponges -- harmless filter feeders.

[bagzipgeo72]

hi the small white spots look like snail eggs (had the same in my tank not positive they are eggs as nothing happened with them) have you just added snails

[blueavlo]

Ive had snails in there for about 3 months....

[uglyryder]

ive had those white things on my glass and surface skimmer for several months now, but dont know what they are...

[Toddrtrex]

bagzipgeo72

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I didn't see the question about the little white spots. I am assuming that they are hard. If they are I am betting that they are a type of feather duster worm -- should have little red crowns when out.

[blueavlo]

if those are feather dusters they are everywhere in my tank...

[Toddrtrex]

I have a bunch of them in my overflow and in my sump. See if you can look at them closely, to see if you see the red crowns.

[blueavlo]

I didnt see any red crowns but there were little holes in them.

[J4Life]

The large white things are a type of sponge/filter feeder. The tiny little circular white things are indeed feather dusters and the other white things that are pyramid shaped are called a pyramid snails.

Those snails are considered pests and can quickly increase in numbers. Check out this link that describes them in more detail.

Pyramid Snails (http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=362)

Hope that helps,

Bill