Trigger-pod question

Hoodstream · Apr 25, 2022

Hello, sorry if this is a dumb question. I just picked up a bottle of trigger-pods for my hang on refugium. The pods were refrigerated though. Do I need to float the bottle in the tank to temp acclimate them or can I just throw them in?

Big Smelly fish · Apr 25, 2022

I just let them get to room temperature and put them in.

EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal · Apr 25, 2022

Hoodstream said:
Hello, sorry if this is a dumb question. I just picked up a bottle of trigger-pods for my hang on refugium. The pods were refrigerated though. Do I need to float the bottle in the tank to temp acclimate them or can I just throw them in?

Unless your system is kept around 68 degrees Fahrenheit, don't expect Tigger pods to last long or reproduce. They are best used in regular "tropical" tanks as a treat for your fish... If you want to establish a pod population, I've found Tisbes to be the best.
Good luck!

Hoodstream · Apr 26, 2022

Erin1971Texas said:
Unless your system is kept around 68 degrees Fahrenheit, don't expect Tigger pods to last long or reproduce. They are best used in regular "tropical" tanks as a treat for your fish... If you want to establish a pod population, I've found Tisbes to be the best.
Good luck!

I’ll look into the Tisbes thank you. I only bought the triggers cause I saw a video of a dude who was able to culture millions in a bucket lol. I was hoping the Refugium would keep them safe.

Andresnyc93 · Apr 26, 2022

+1 on tisbes they do the best in tropical waters. Triggers are great as a snack but don’t reproduce in warmer temperatures and then you have to go through a lot of work to get them to reproduce instead of just dumping in a couple of the tisbes and not have to buy pods again