Repopulating copepods

[Tbg299]

I'm just wondering how often most people with a mixed reef replenish (if ever) their copepods. Obviously there will be a lot of mixed answers based on the reef's coral or fishes consumption needs, but I'm curious to see the average.

 

[reef6111]

I'm just wondering how often most people with a mixed reef replenish (if ever) their copepods. Obviously there will be a lot of mixed answers based on the reef's coral or fishes consumption needs, but I'm curious to see the average.

I never replenish the copepods. If you have a functional refugium connected to your tank ( hang on or sump refugium) there is not a need to, as they replenish themselves.

 

[Jay'sReefBugs]

Yeah not sure you will even be able to find an average as every system is different

 

[PeterEde]

Never worried about the goby or wrasse but my mandarin I buy a bottle a week.
I should try farming them

 

[Jay'sReefBugs]

Never worried about the goby or wrasse but my mandarin I buy a bottle a week.
I should try farming them

If you're buying a bottle a week then yes you absolutely should . It's fairly easy and straight forward. As long as you have the space and a couple of free outlet plugs I would say go for it