Copepod water

[ukminipainter]

Who else strains out Copepods from the packets they can come in from your LFS ? NH3 through the roof it the water they come in (Salifert test)

 

[Isopod80]

Definitely not a bad practice. Especially if you add them often. I raise my own and still do the same.

 

[ukminipainter]

I’ve always done it , the water they come in it’s terrible and people with a smaller setup (say a 60L) could easily cause parameter issues

 

[Isopod80]

Absolutely, I try not to add water of any kind from an lfs.

 

[ukminipainter]

Absolutely, I try not to add water of any kind from an lfs.

They come in 7” sealed packets …… I randomly tested the water they are in a while back and I was shocked

 

[mikemathis555]

What method do you use to strain?

 

[ukminipainter]

What method do you use to strain?

225 micron Filter sock into a jug , then empty filter sock into the tank/sump , death water goes down the drain

 

[Isopod80]

Do those packets have dates on them? We don't have that brand here in the states.

 

[Isopod80]

I run them through a micro-fine net then rinse in a little tank water before adding.

 

[ukminipainter]

Do those packets have dates on them? We don't have that brand here in the states.

Well they are all alive and kicking in the packet , so they are fresh when I do get them

 

[Isopod80]

Have you considered setting up a small grow out tank. They're easy to raise, especially if you grow your own phyto. You'd save tons of money.

 

[ukminipainter]

Have you considered setting up a small grow out tank. They're easy to raise, especially if you grow your own phyto. You'd save tons of money.

Yeah I’ve considered it , I’ve possibly got 1000s already , but I always grab a few bags when I visit my lfs lol

 

[Isopod80]

I also raise microworms. Micros are probably the easiest live food I culture. Very tiny but fish (including mandarins) and corals love them. They can remain alive in saltwater for several hours at least.

 

[Jekyl]

Never bothered to empty the water from the algae barn ones. Seems silly. Such a small amount of water shouldn't have a drastic effect. Putting your hands in the tank probably has a worse effect.

 

[ukminipainter]

Never bothered to empty the water from the algae barn ones. Seems silly. Such a small amount of water shouldn't have a drastic effect. Putting your hands in the tank probably has a worse effect.

More pointed towards people who maybe add packet pods to tanks under 100L , it’s a packet of NH3 and could cause issues

 

[Isopod80]

Never bothered to empty the water from the algae barn ones. Seems silly. Such a small amount of water shouldn't have a drastic effect. Putting your hands in the tank probably has a worse effect.

I suppose it also depends on the source of the pods. I'd be more concerned about adding a pest than anything. Caution isn't silly.

 

[ukminipainter]

I suppose it also depends on the source of the pods. I'd be more concerned about adding a pest than anything. Caution isn't silly.

Agreed