Mandarin66
Oh Hi
is it possible for amphipod to live in a 1g cylinder ? with all it needs?
what do amphipods need?
what do amphipods need?
1g Amphipod Tank Has Been Born!
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little_fish
Moderator
Well they are going to need water movement, you are going to have to feed them, do water changes etc .. Just like any other tank. They wont need much light though.
But it is much much much harder to keep the water stable in a small system than a larger tank. You are going to have to top your tank off every day and be much more vigilant about it. Smaller doesnt mean its easier.
But it is much much much harder to keep the water stable in a small system than a larger tank. You are going to have to top your tank off every day and be much more vigilant about it. Smaller doesnt mean its easier.
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
hmmmm what can make water movement in a 1g cylinder? a cool fan? and btw do temperature affect Ulva or Amphipods?
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little_fish
Moderator
They will need warm water, and a HOB filter would move the water just fine. Just remove the filter pad.
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
thank btw is Copepods the 1nd Evolution and Amphipods is the 2nd Evolution ? beucase when i added a "copepod" bottle to my tank with no amphipod in it then later on about a month later i found few amphipods
little_fish
Moderator
Umm .. . those evolution things were for games and tv shows, it doesnt work that way in real life.
But the amphipods probably hitch hiked in on some live rock.
But the amphipods probably hitch hiked in on some live rock.
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
hmmmm uh mini heater for the betta thingys?
and which one?
Power Filter for Small & Desktop Aquariums: Azoo Palm Filter (Different Brand At LFS but still for Smaller Aquariums)
or this? Foam Aquarium Biological Filters: Oxygen Plus Bio-Filter 11 (Drifferent Brand and using a Airpump)
Or just use a air pump for flow should good?
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
im going to stick with the bubble as a flow
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
btw can some one spare me some Ulva algae? as soon as i find my old lighting about 5 watts
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
8 Watt lighting for the Ulva and some chaetos
(my pant is in the background lol)
and this is for full shot of the lighting
(my hand look cubby :frustrat:)
(my pant is in the background lol)
and this is for full shot of the lighting
(my hand look cubby :frustrat:)
Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
Use a sponge filter in your tank. It will move the water and clean it at the same time:
Ista Hydro Bio Sponge Filter
IMO a HOB filter will be way too much movement in a 1 gallon amphipod tank. Also, the pump will cause a lot of pod deaths.
I keep mine in a 1/2 gallon jar with a small sponge filter and macro (chaeto and ulva), no heater and low light. I've read that they need at least 8 hours of a very dark night cycle or they have trouble breeding.
If it is a display tank, maybe you would like to add in some volcanic red shrimp? They are compatible with amphipods and a lot more fun to watch because they are actually out and about during the day.
good luck, looks like a fun build.
C
Ista Hydro Bio Sponge Filter
IMO a HOB filter will be way too much movement in a 1 gallon amphipod tank. Also, the pump will cause a lot of pod deaths.
I keep mine in a 1/2 gallon jar with a small sponge filter and macro (chaeto and ulva), no heater and low light. I've read that they need at least 8 hours of a very dark night cycle or they have trouble breeding.
If it is a display tank, maybe you would like to add in some volcanic red shrimp? They are compatible with amphipods and a lot more fun to watch because they are actually out and about during the day.
good luck, looks like a fun build.
C
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
thanks i will buy a sponge filter
why you dont need a temp?
how long should i keep the light on?
why you dont need a temp?
how long should i keep the light on?
parrotchute
DUSTOFF MEDEVAC
Why not just build a refugium and plumb it in line with your tank? That'd probably be easier maintenance and feed your tank with pods.
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
nah i like my way better so how long do i need to keep my lighting on?
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
It is up a running woot!!
By it self shot
Up shot of the lighting
My goldfish is scared of the lighting lol
By it self shot
Up shot of the lighting
My goldfish is scared of the lighting lol
Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
I keep mine in a window, no light except for natural sunlight. I make sure they get at least 8 hours of dark and they reproduce just fine for me. I also feed very lightly; a small pinch of food once or twice a week.
C
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
what kind of food? and i want amphipods but i dont care about the copepods lol
is 9 hour okay?
is 9 hour okay?
Picasso
Seahorse Whisperer
Maybe you could start with 9 hours and adjust if necessary. I think you'll have copepods no matter what you do. I feed either dried flaked marine food or dried phytoplankton but the tiniest amount or my water gets really mucky.
E.S.V. Spray Dried Marine Phyoplankton
Mandarin66
Oh Hi
flakes? and how about the phytoplankton that is liquidy in the store in a fridge?
