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Unread 05/12/2018, 12:40 PM   #1
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Best options for copepods?

In an attempt to keep my Mandarin happy I set up a copepod nursery of sorts.
Mr. Aqua 12 gal, low flow,rubble rock and chato (strictly for the copepods guys lol).

So I want to regularly add copepods to this tank and let them overflow into the main DT is Reef nutrition Tigger pods $21 a bottle my only option?
I looked at ordering online but shipping is really crazy.

Any other options or suggestions would be appreciated.

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Unread 05/12/2018, 01:19 PM   #2
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Mike you don't think your system produces enough as it is?

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Mike you don't think your system produces enough as it is?

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Maybe? But I have this tank set around and better safe than sorry did I mention Someone gave me 2 mandarins.


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Are they paired up? I'll take one off your hands if not

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Are they paired up? I'll take one off your hands if not

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Yes paired (supposedly)


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Unread 05/12/2018, 08:58 PM   #6
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https://www.algaebarn.com/

Take a look at this website....they also sell captive bred biota mandarins.


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Unread 05/12/2018, 09:11 PM   #7
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I would get some Apocyclops and some Amphipods.I had better luck with these than Tiggers. Seems like Algae Barn always has a special? I live within 10 miles of Reef Nutrition and I pay the same shipping as you - crazy!
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Tigger pods are too small. Pretty much anyone that sells clean up crew also sells pods by the 1,000s.
You get copepods, but also nice big amphipods


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Thanks for the info guys much appreciated


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