Pod Implosion!

[choppermech1977]

:frustrat:have a 5 gallon breeding tank for pods..and ive come to this conclusion..dont overfeed your pods or youll end up like me and waste about two weeks and $60 worth of pods...guess thats part of being new to the game lol...back to square one! if anyone has any suggestions or tips puh-lease let me know...my mandarin told me he's hungry! haha

 

[Bifferwine]

Did you have enough rocks and macroalgae for them to live in?

 

[choppermech1977]

i used crushed coral/rock, and live sand for base..someone told me that i didnt need any live rock in there for them since the pods are the only thing in the tank...ive been feeding them phytofeast...im gonna try again..

 

[HAWKS12thMAN]

Your pods need live rock for a natural environment. They are nocturnal and hide under the rocks during the day. Make sure you have a pretty deep sand bed for them to burrow in.

 

[choppermech1977]

got new water cycled, about 2 inches of crushed coral and sand, and 2 nice pieces of live rock..once i put my pods in the tank what should i feed them and how often? i have some phyto feast...is that sufficient food for them?

 

[Alexander]

i have only been feeding my tank with only pods in it once or twice a week. and they seem to keep populating by the day

 

[HAWKS12thMAN]

I just use Kent marine phyto-plex.... I use the recommended amount but I cut the time duration in half 1-2 times a week not 3-4

 

[HAWKS12thMAN]

Do you have light for your pod tank? Light is essential, you don't need much just a regular old light bulb will do (watch the heat they put off though) You dont even have to run them that long 6-8 hours will do.
BTW I like the title of your thread.... smart ass...lol!

 

[fishbait]

i would think once a week would be plenty. maybe a little zooplankton and phyto. if you throw a little micro algae in there they should really take off. like a wad of chaeto or calurpa. you will just need a little light for the algae to grow.