Fluval 405 with copepods?

[TerryLowe]

Hi! I have a sumpless setup using a fluval 405 for filtration. I have a mandarin and was going to treat him to some fresh copepods that I ordered online. How do I keep this filtration system from sucking up all the copepods? Put some sort of pre-filter on the intake? Old dirty gym sock??

Terry

 

[NanaReefer]

Turn the filter off, add pods to tank and keep filter off for 30-60 minutes. Gives them time to hunker down in the rock/sand bed.

 

[TerryLowe]

Turn the filter off, add pods to tank and keep filter off for 30-60 minutes. Gives them time to hunker down in the rock/sand bed.

Thanks!!

 

[NanaReefer]

Thanks!!

Your welcome! Forgot to mention that it is best to do so during lights out. That way they don't all get eaten up right away