PODS

[cajunreef985]

So I have beucoup pods in my tank can't really see the species of pods but they are multiplying at very fast rate IMO.. Just sitting in my filtration at top of the water all over the glass and being tossed around by my powerheads and return pumps. I don't remember THIS MANY on my last build I know this is GOOD right.. Pls tell me it's good... my ricordia is as wide as ever and I can bet she is getting full I mean like she has the "itis" full" look [emoji23]

she was fragged the size of a quarter so maybe she id just letting it hang out tonight I don't know.

But yea the pods... Good right?

 

[Maggie321]

Yes good! Probably also a phase. Unfortunately it will likely pass in time.

 

[Captmcfly]

Pod in my tank seem to go from loads of pods all over to having to look to see one.

 

[cajunreef985]

Nothing good ever last... [emoji58]

 

[cajunreef985]

Thanks y'all! [emoji26]

 

[pdisner]

So I have beucoup pods in my tank can't really see the species of pods but they are multiplying at very fast rate IMO.. Just sitting in my filtration at top of the water all over the glass and being tossed around by my powerheads and return pumps. I don't remember THIS MANY on my last build I know this is GOOD right.. Pls tell me it's good... my ricordia is as wide as ever and I can bet she is getting full I mean like she has the "itis" full" look [emoji23]

she was fragged the size of a quarter so maybe she id just letting it hang out tonight I don't know.

But yea the pods... Good right?

But not if you have a seperate culture for pods. I raise Tigriopus Californicus amongst other creatures and what you need is a separate copepod habitat that you can control and feed. You’ll be thankful you did expecially if you keep hard to raise fish or other that eats one particular thing. It’s not hard, very easy. You need to keep an eye on it though. I breed marine fish as well and some shrimp. So I have to have copepods always ready to go. I always have a ton of pods rotifer and Phyto.

 

[cajunreef985]

But not if you have a seperate culture for pods. I raise Tigriopus Californicus amongst other creatures and what you need is a separate copepod habitat that you can control and feed. You’ll be thankful you did expecially if you keep hard to raise fish or other that eats one particular thing. It’s not hard, very easy. You need to keep an eye on it though. I breed marine fish as well and some shrimp. So I have to have copepods always ready to go. I always have a ton of pods rotifer and Phyto.

Sooooooo bad then... Nothing is eating them I have no more fish my Firefish was cut in half by emeralds so only the euphyllia and ricordia I think are grubbing on them maybe? Do gsp eat those as well?

 

[pdisner]

Sooooooo bad then... Nothing is eating them I have no more fish my Firefish was cut in half by emeralds so only the euphyllia and ricordia I think are grubbing on them maybe? Do gsp eat those as well?

Yep. If they can snag them and have a mouth they will. Copepods, especially Tig. Californicus because out of all the little creatures in the planktonic world, they happen to be the highest in essential nutrients. The fish must sense that or something, because they go crazy for them.

 

[cajunreef985]

Yep. If they can snag them and have a mouth they will. Copepods, especially Tig. Californicus because out of all the little creatures in the planktonic world, they happen to be the highest in essential nutrients. The fish must sense that or something, because they go crazy for them.

How many different species is there out there that are relevant to us reefers do u know off the top of your head? I'm gonna Google the one you have named