When should I add copepods?

[huckjai]

Hey Reefers. I have a 96 gallon tank, with currently 2 clowns in it. I have a purple and red firefish and diamond goby that will be added in about 2 weeks. Then 2 weeks after that I will be adding a tailspot blenny and a royal gramma.

I'm worried about the tsb having enough food when it's in the display tank as it is very timid and slow. I'm also looking to add a red scooter blenny later on.

Should I start cultivating pods for in my tank now? Throw a ball of chaeto and bottle of pods in the refugium? Any recommendation of which pods to use? Thanks!

 

[Jseimo]

Your safe to add pods whenever at this point. You could try a little nori in the tank for the blenny. As far as types of pods I’m a fan of adding a mix tisbe and Cyclopes. Algae barn, pod your reef and ocean nutrition offer the best or try you lfs and see if they sell them

 

[Billldg]

I have a subscription with algae barn and have it sent to my house every 2 months. To maintain a population of copepods it is wise to have chaeto or pod hotels in your sump. They do live in your rock, but its not always a safe place for them to breed as they are always preyed on by others.