HOB Refugium

[gjustinj]

No, the fish is looking to pick off of rocks anyway.

thank you! I will head to the store later and pick up a bottle for 22 bucks just to get it going, but i think ill save a lot by breeding them somehow.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

thank you! I will head to the store later and pick up a bottle for 22 bucks just to get it going, but i think ill save a lot by breeding them somehow.

Keep an eye on your tank at night, Its a good indicator.
Again, 8 years with scooters and Mandys and Ive never bred pods and rarely buy them.
On the cheap you can look at these. https://www.amazon.com/Marina-Hang-...F8&qid=1494525912&sr=8-1&keywords=breeder+box

 

[gjustinj]

Keep an eye on your tank at night, Its a good indicator.
Again, 8 years with scooters and Mandys and Ive never bred pods and rarely buy them.
On the cheap you can look at these. https://www.amazon.com/Marina-Hang-...F8&qid=1494525912&sr=8-1&keywords=breeder+box

That would probably work, but I might need 2-3 of them to house enough population for 125G lol.

I also read that it's best to do them in a 5G bucket away from the aquarium because the water needs to be dirty for successful breeding.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

but I might need 2-3 of them to house enough population for 125G lol.

No.......

I also read that it's best to do them in a 5G bucket away from the aquarium because the water needs to be dirty for successful breeding.

And some are bred in 2 litre bottles, an easy google.

Believe it or not its much easier than you think.

 

[johnnyk731]

With that size tank im sure you have reactors and a skimmer , if you have space get a cheato reactor it works wonders and as long as you don't run GFO it will support a great deal of pods

mine is in my sump but it doesn't have to be in a sumo just needs low water flow that could easily be plumbed in.

If interested aquatic warehouse in San Diego has a website they aren't on it but you can surely call and have one shipped the large one is 350 the small is 250

 

[gjustinj]

With that size tank im sure you have reactors and a skimmer , if you have space get a cheato reactor it works wonders and as long as you don't run GFO it will support a great deal of pods

mine is in my sump but it doesn't have to be in a sumo just needs low water flow that could easily be plumbed in.

If interested aquatic warehouse in San Diego has a website they aren't on it but you can surely call and have one shipped the large one is 350 the small is 250

I don't have room for a sump so no reactor or sump, but I do have a HOB classic 2K protein skimmer by Octopus. It does a fine job

 

[johnnyk731]

You don't need a sump for reactors just tubing or hard plumbing

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

How much room is behind the tank?
https://www.google.com/search?q=Aqu...aBwejTAhWIxVQKHWUGCVgQsAQITg&biw=1920&bih=950
The AQ 100 is HUGE.

 

[gjustinj]

How much room is behind the tank?
https://www.google.com/search?q=Aqu...aBwejTAhWIxVQKHWUGCVgQsAQITg&biw=1920&bih=950
The AQ 100 is HUGE.

whats it do differently than the 14.00 breeder? It looks like it's the same thing, just bigger

 

[gjustinj]

i forgot to answer you! There isn't a ton of room, but enough to house a classic 2k skimmer (octo), so could easily have one of those back there i think.

 

[gjustinj]

You don't need a sump for reactors just tubing or hard plumbing

what does reactor do? (keep in mind i'm a noob)

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

whats it do differently than the 14.00 breeder? It looks like it's the same thing, just bigger

its huge and has a motor built in. cheaper than a CPR HOB refugium.

 

[gjustinj]

its huge and has a motor built in. cheaper than a CPR HOB refugium.

doesn't look like they sell it anymore.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

doesn't look like they sell it anymore.

At any LFS. My Bad its a 110
https://www.amazon.com/AquaClear-11...&qid=1494531329&sr=8-1&keywords=aquaclear+100

 

[JaimeAdams]

You can find Aquaclear 110s at Elmers used equipment sale pretty regularly for under $20.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

You can find Aquaclear 110s at Elmers used equipment sale pretty regularly for under $20.

Ohh Send me one!;Clown

 

[Mikedawg]

Hi saltyfilmfolks,

So the scooter blenney is not as hard to keep as a mandarin? I do expect to get a mandarin some day. You are saying one bottle of copods is enough to feed the tank? How often should i get them? They are like 21.00 for a bottle in my LFS. I figured 'breeding' them would be the cheaper method, especially if i get a mandarin eventually.

Both of mine take bloodworms readily, plus the usual frozen mysis, dried pellets, etc. and I have never offered copepods or amphipods. I even feed them frozen discus food from the freshwater side of things and they do well. I think once you get your scooter accustomed to eating "regular" food you'll be pleased with how easy they are to take care of.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Both of mine take bloodworms readily, plus the usual frozen mysis, dried pellets, etc. and I have never offered copepods or amphipods. I even feed them frozen discus food from the freshwater side of things and they do well. I think once you get your scooter accustomed to eating "regular" food you'll be pleased with how easy they are to take care of.

Yup.

 

[gjustinj]

You can find Aquaclear 110s at Elmers used equipment sale pretty regularly for under $20.

@JaimeAdams do you think it's worth getting one to use as refugium for pods? Also, should i pick up the free swimming pods for 22 bucks today from Wet Pets? i assume i need to get some asap since the blenney is in my tank.

 

[gjustinj]

Both of mine take bloodworms readily, plus the usual frozen mysis, dried pellets, etc. and I have never offered copepods or amphipods. I even feed them frozen discus food from the freshwater side of things and they do well. I think once you get your scooter accustomed to eating "regular" food you'll be pleased with how easy they are to take care of.

Awesome! So just try feeding him some garlic soaked frozen mysis today?