Pods

[jtl]

I need to rejuvenate my pods. I have often wondered if the packaged stuff you see in the lfs is worth the money. It sits there on the counter for who knows how long and who can count the pods. I need to find a good reliable source and I heard the Algaebarn is not the great source they once were.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

I need to rejuvenate my pods. I have often wondered if the packaged stuff you see in the lfs is worth the money. It sits there on the counter for who knows how long and who can count the pods. I need to find a good reliable source and I heard the Algaebarn is not the great source they once were.

https://craftbrewcopepods.com/

I have always had a good experience with these guys as have the people I help out with their reefs.

 

[jtl]

Anyone buy from Reefcleaners?

 

[Neo Jeo]

https://craftbrewcopepods.com/

I have always had a good experience with these guys as have the people I help out with their reefs.

I only see them having plankton

 

[Florida Sunshine]

I've had great experiences with reefcleaners but never bought pods from them.

 

[Nalini Akolekar]

I recently bought from Todd’s Pods and was pleased.

 

[jtl]

I've had great experiences with reefcleaners but never bought pods from them.

Me too. I would think the pods would be thick in the bottom of the tanks if the take the time to scoop them up using a high micron mesh.

 

[IslandLifeReef]

I recently purchased from @AlgaeBarn and was pleased. At night, I can see the pods crawling on the glass.

 

[SuncrestReef]

I ordered a jar of 5280 Pods from AlgaeBarn. When it arrived, I could see some of the larger pods moving inside the jar. However, I was amazed when I looked at a single eyedrop of the water under my microscope. There were dozens and dozens of tiny pods swimming around! These were way too small to see with the naked eye. I feel I definitely got my money’s worth.

My pipefish are constantly plucking pods off my rocks, sand, and glass. I’m planning to buy again from AlgaeBarn.

 

[RELLIK-REEF]

#hallback here on r2r is very highly recommended and has wonderful reviews.

 

[jtl]

Me too. I would think the pods would be thick in the bottom of the tanks if the take the time to scoop them up using a high micron mesh.

I heard back from Reefcleaners. He said they don't have the greatest pods. That was honest.

 

[jtl]

Another question. How many of you feed phyto to your tank or refugium to feed the pods? The best way to probably to raise pods in a separate environment but I don't want to mess with that or even culturing phyto for that matter.

 

[Mike N]

I heard back from Reefcleaners. He said they don't have the greatest pods. That was honest.

John is a straight shooter lol

 

[Mike N]

Another question. How many of you feed phyto to your tank or refugium to feed the pods? The best way to probably to raise pods in a separate environment but I don't want to mess with that or even culturing phyto for that matter.

I only used the phyto initially after the pods were added to the refugium. Never used it again and my mandarin is fat and happy for 2+ years now. I see pods all over the glass.

 

[AlgaeBarn]

I need to rejuvenate my pods. I have often wondered if the packaged stuff you see in the lfs is worth the money. It sits there on the counter for who knows how long and who can count the pods. I need to find a good reliable source and I heard the Algaebarn is not the great source they once were.

@jtl not sure who told you that we aren't a great source. We are under new management, completed a facility move to a much larger facility, and are wrapping up our 100x scale of copepods and phytoplankton.

Try us out, if you aren't happy, feel free to post here, DM, email, or call and I will refund all of your money( including your shipping) and send you another package for free!

-Sean
Owner

 

[AlgaeBarn]

I recently purchased from @AlgaeBarn and was pleased. At night, I can see the pods crawling on the glass.

Thanks for the feedback! We have been working around the clock to get our new facility up to 100% capacity!

 

[AlgaeBarn]

I ordered a jar of 5280 Pods from AlgeaBarn. When it arrived, I could see some of the larger pods moving inside the jar. However, I was amazed when I looked at a single eyedrop of the water under my microscope. There were dozens and dozens of tiny pods swimming around! These were way too small to see with the naked eye. I feel I definitely got my money’s worth.

My pipefish are constantly plucking pods off my rocks, sand, and glass. I’m planning to buy again from AlgaeBarn.

Thank you for the picture and feedback!

 

[jtl]

@jtl not sure who told you that we aren't a great source. We are under new management, completed a facility move to a much larger facility, and are wrapping up our 100x scale of copepods and phytoplankton.

Try us out, if you aren't happy, feel free to post here, DM, email, or call and I will refund all of your money( including your shipping) and send you another package for free!

-Sean
Owner

It was a post I ran across but I don't remember who. Anyway, it was only one opinion and it sounds like you have plenty of satisfied customers.

 

[Dsnakes]

#hallback here on r2r is very highly recommended and has wonderful reviews.

Check out @hollback for sale thread. I’ve purchased from him and received two loaded bottles.

 

[bfishb]

I have alot extra pods.....not really looking to sell, but would like to trade for corals or whatever. Theres rotifers, tisbe,tigger and amhipods in there