Apocalypse pods in 15 gal population

[SlugSnorter]

Hello, I am concerned that my pods will get stuck in my filter sock (225 microns) before they can lay eggs or be eaten by tank life. Is this a concern with this verity? I have plenty of rock spaces for the larval forms though

additionally, would switching to filter floss mitigate the issue somewhat?

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

They get stuck in floss as well. But pods breed so fast and are so numerous if some do get caught it’s not the end of the world

 

[SlugSnorter]

They get stuck in floss as well. But pods breed so fast and are so numerous if some do get caught it’s not the end of the world

Aren't the mature stage of these Pods free swimming? or can they breed in their larval stage

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

Aren't the mature stage of these Pods free swimming? or can they breed in their larval stage

Mine aren’t. They hide in my rocks all day and only come out in the afternoon or when I feed.

 

[SlugSnorter]

Mine aren’t. They hide in my rocks all day and only come out in the afternoon or when I feed.

what species?

 

[SlugSnorter]

@Reef Nutrition sorry for the ping but I think you can really help with this

 

[Reef Nutrition]

@Reef Nutrition sorry for the ping but I think you can really help with this

Sounds like you bought the copepod, Apocyclops panamensis, from another seller. We call them Apex-Pods. Either way, echoing @Zoa_Fanatic, some of them will get caught in mechanical filtration but it's insignificant and doesn't negatively affect the overall population. Also, the nauplii of this species (larval stages) are about 70-100 micron which means they will pass right through your filter media. The adults of this species don't typically drift around like a pelagic copepods, which means the breeders are not likely to get caught in the floss or sock. This is a great copepod to have in your tank. Good choice.

Thanks for tagging me. I love to talk about copepods!

Best,
Chad

 

[SlugSnorter]

Sounds like you bought the copepod, Apocyclops panamensis, from another seller. We call them Apex-Pods. Either way, echoing @Zoa_Fanatic, some of them will get caught in mechanical filtration but it's insignificant and doesn't negatively affect the overall population. Also, the nauplii of this species (larval stages) are about 70-100 micron which means they will pass right through your filter media. The adults of this species don't typically drift around like a pelagic copepods, which means the breeders are not likely to get caught in the floss or sock. This is a great copepod to have in your tank. Good choice.

Thanks for tagging me. I love to talk about copepods!

Best,
Chad

Thanks for the info!

 

[Zoa_Fanatic]

what species?

Yeah I’m glad they chimed in. I have no idea what species my pods are

 

[SlugSnorter]

Yeah I’m glad they chimed in. I have no idea what species my pods are

well, I hope their doing good!