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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. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
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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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05/12/2018, 01:44 PM | #3 | |
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05/12/2018, 01:53 PM | #4 |
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Are they paired up? I'll take one off your hands if not
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05/12/2018, 03:59 PM | #5 | |
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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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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!
Cheers! Mark
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05/13/2018, 05:02 AM | #8 |
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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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05/13/2018, 06:53 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for the info guys much appreciated
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