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January 22nd, 2008, 06:49 PM
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Copepods ??????
Would It Be Beneficial To Add Copepods To My Tank To Seed My Rocks And Sand.......my Lfs Has "live" Copepods And I Know That They Are Great For Feeding Certain Fish And Fuges But I Was Thinking It Could Be Good To Add To My Tank Being That My Rock Is Not Live Rock... ????? What Does Anyone Think...need Opinions Before I Just Drop The Pods !!!!
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#2
January 22nd, 2008, 06:57 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
It won't hurt. But live pods are EXPENSIVE. I have always seeded my refugium with bottles of live pods. They will show up eventually on their own, but it can take a while for that to happen.
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January 22nd, 2008, 07:16 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
Yeah, I Thought 24.95 For A 6 Oz Bottle Was Kinda High, But If Its Worth It !!!! Then Thats What I Will Do.
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ray Tiny Tank Club35 gallon hex tank, CSS 65 , maxi-jet 400 ,koralia 1, 150 w MH hammilton lamp w/ 14k bulb, 40 lbs of base rock, 10 lbs of live sand, 25 lbs of base sand, 15 lbs of fiji rock, 5 lbs of tonga brach, SOON TO BE 20 gallon sump. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 35 gallon hex,40 lbs base rock, 5 lbs of tonga 15 LBS FIJI LR ,live sand,CSS 65,koralia 1,maxi 400 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: started MAY 2007 !!!!!!!! Other Intrests: HUNTING,FISHING,PLAYING GUITAR,VIDEO GAMING
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January 22nd, 2008, 07:16 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
I have never added them intentionally. I rely on what I feed my fish with frozen food for their sustanence
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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January 22nd, 2008, 07:21 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
???? I Kinda Lost Ya There Dr. ???? I Dont Have Any At All In My Tank... So Was Thinking About Adding Them So That They Are There???
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ray Tiny Tank Club35 gallon hex tank, CSS 65 , maxi-jet 400 ,koralia 1, 150 w MH hammilton lamp w/ 14k bulb, 40 lbs of base rock, 10 lbs of live sand, 25 lbs of base sand, 15 lbs of fiji rock, 5 lbs of tonga brach, SOON TO BE 20 gallon sump. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 35 gallon hex,40 lbs base rock, 5 lbs of tonga 15 LBS FIJI LR ,live sand,CSS 65,koralia 1,maxi 400 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: started MAY 2007 !!!!!!!! Other Intrests: HUNTING,FISHING,PLAYING GUITAR,VIDEO GAMING
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January 22nd, 2008, 07:32 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
it won't hurt anything to give the pod population a little jumpstart. If you can afford it, then add away.
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January 22nd, 2008, 08:21 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
I found that they come attached to corals when you buy them. most corals are attached to a small piece of live rock, which has pods on them. I have them in my tank, but never have added them. Up to you if you want to jump start the population, but I do not think it is necessary
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 shark / angel reef tank and 90 gallon reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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January 22nd, 2008, 10:33 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
I'll bet you got more pods in there than you think.I personally would spend that money either on a new coral or a new turkey call,but thats just me.
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January 22nd, 2008, 10:50 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
If you never added any live rock then sure add a bottle of pods.You could always buy a nice size live rock instead.
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January 23rd, 2008, 12:31 PM
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Re: Copepods ??????
Just talk another reefer out of a couple of gallons of water from their mature tank. Preferably get the water after the lights go out. Also pods like rubble. A small pile of 1/2" to 1" rock will support hiding and homes for a lot of pods. Substrate with large pieces have heavier pod levels but have bigger detritus problems. Pods can be had for around $10 on line for a mixed inoculation or $20-25 for a pure specific culture. Just use your search engine. Plankton cultures works fine, as does phytoplankton cultures. Most places that sell phytoplankton cultures also sell pod cultures.
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