new tank possible live food sources?

[patcalh]

i am setting my 120 gal tank back up and going through cycling process now. i will be adding copeopods to fuge soon but was wanting to know if there are any other things i can add such as feeder shrimp to the tank that would breed and supply a constant food source once i start adding livestock? not looking to replace feeding time just thinking steady food source similiar to pods

 

[itgoeson]

Grindal worms (small) or white worms (larger) are easy to culture in jars of peat or coconut husk. Just keep moist, feed a little daily (cat food or potato flakes), and split into new cultures every few months.

 

[patcalh]

Grindal worms (small) or white worms (larger) are easy to culture in jars of peat or coconut husk. Just keep moist, feed a little daily (cat food or potato flakes), and split into new cultures every few months.

thanks but i was thinking something that would live in the tank similiar to copeopods

 

[lapin]

Pods will prob be your best option. Brine shrimp might work but dont offer much nutrition. Other things like rotifers will need to be fed phyto.
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