How to harvest pods..?!

[WillBowler]

I have fish free 40 gal sps quarantine tank that is crawling with pods! So, my question is, how do I harvest these critters and stock them into my main display tank?

 

[Lionfish Lair]

I use sponge filters with the sponge part removed and instead wrap them with bath mesh sponges. When I need some, I haul out the mesh, catch it in a net (for those that try to bail) and set it in another container of water.... I'll get a picture tomorrow, LOL, because that probably makes NO sense.

 

[MontereyDNA]

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[WillBowler]

I use sponge filters with the sponge part removed and instead wrap them with bath mesh sponges. When I need some, I haul out the mesh, catch it in a net (for those that try to bail) and set it in another container of water.... I'll get a picture tomorrow, LOL, because that probably makes NO sense.

I would love to see a photo of your contraption, if you get a chance! Please and thank you.

 

[Lionfish Lair]

THAT'S what I was supposed to do! Sorry about that! I was even in there staring at the tank.

Is it possible the throw a notification to myself, so I see it first thing in the morning? Gonna try @Lionfish Lair. Yes, I'm basically talking to myself.

 

[MontereyDNA]

Reminder...

 

[Lionfish Lair]

OK... this is what the filter looks like with the sponge intact.

The holes of the sponge are a little too small for larger pods to reside. So, I remove the sponge and replace it mesh.

When I wanted to remove some pods, I'd just grab hold of the airline and pull it out and swish it in some water.

 

[WillBowler]

OK... this is what the filter looks like with the sponge intact.

The holes of the sponge are a little too small for larger pods to reside. So, I remove the sponge and replace it mesh.

When I wanted to remove some pods, I'd just grab hold of the airline and pull it out and swish it in some water.

Thank you! I will try that.

 

[Salty1962]

Cool!

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Reminder...

Bahahahaha! I hadn't even noticed this.