Best copepods for cycling a mixed reef

[Shadowspop]

So my 90 cube is all cycled and doing great. I just put in 5 clowns last weekend and they are doing awesome in their new home. I have a refuge with some rock, mud, and chaeto. There are a couple of worms and what appears to be a few small feather dusters in there but and want to give it a jump start. Should I put some copepods in and if so, which will be best suited for this tank? At this point, I have no algae in the tank so I would be expecting that any day now.

 

[clsanchez77]

So my 90 cube is all cycled and doing great. I just put in 5 clowns last weekend and they are doing awesome in their new home. I have a refuge with some rock, mud, and chaeto. There are a couple of worms and what appears to be a few small feather dusters in there but and want to give it a jump start. Should I put some copepods in and if so, which will be best suited for this tank? At this point, I have no algae in the tank so I would be expecting that any day now.

I have always used the refugium package from inland aquatics to see my tanks.
http://www.inlandaquatics.com/shopp...vores-starter-kits/refugium-fauna-starter-kit
http://www.inlandaquatics.com/shopp...ivores-starter-kits/microvert-starter-culture

I have never used the algagen products look like a good alternative but I have no experience with them.

 

[vic67]

You could try looking at reefcleaners.org for some starter options also.

 

[Leyth]

You should check out algae barn. They are a sponsor here and have a few sales going on for new members. They offer a few packages that look pretty good.

 

[Shadowspop]

I was actually looking on their website, but wasn't sure which one to buy. They have several different combinations.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Check out this guide.
https://www.reef2reef.com/ams/choosing-cleanup-crew-critters.107/
What they are and what they do.