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Unread 12/12/2017, 11:25 PM   #1
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Best pods

Which type pods are best to buy on algae barn


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Unread 12/13/2017, 12:28 AM   #2
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Copepods with refugium starter pack


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Unread 12/13/2017, 05:47 AM   #3
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Just like your other question (bare bottom vs sand)
"best" is all relative..

Whats the "best" car?
Whats the "best" dog?
Whats the "best" whatever...

Whats "best" is to understand the differences and understand what would be beneficial/needed for your particular situation..


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Unread 12/13/2017, 09:03 AM   #4
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You ask a lot of very open ended no "right" answer question. Really curious what kind of set up you have or plan on having. Would you be interested in putting up a build thread? It would help some of us understand why you are asking what you do.

As for the "best", there is no "best" copepeod. It depends entirely on your tank, and situation. Why do you want them? What is the plan for them? If it is just to seed the tank for the heck of it, buy the 5280 mix, three species that all live a little differently.


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Unread 12/13/2017, 09:10 AM   #5
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If you're trying to culture for a specific purpose (ie feed baby fish, feed a mandarin, etc) then we need to know that purpose.

If you're trying to seed a tank, then - well, don't. Unless you're just doing it out of curiosity. Tanks seeded with quality live rock will have a good variety, and there's basically no value to adding more. Once a few of a given species are in a tank, the population will quickly self-regulate to match the environment. If you add 500 of a given pod, versus adding 500,000, and then wait a few months, the end result will be the same.


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Unread 12/13/2017, 02:08 PM   #6
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Sounds like someone is trying to get to that magic number of posts to get to the for sale section. Member for 11 days and has 51 posts


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Unread 12/13/2017, 03:35 PM   #7
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Which type pods are best to buy on algae barn
Ones that work for your tank/fuge as mentioned above. I have had good success with different types as well as rotifers. Really depends on what you want to feed them to.


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Unread 12/13/2017, 03:44 PM   #8
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I dont get what your implying? whats the for sale section?

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Unread 12/13/2017, 03:49 PM   #9
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All taste the same


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Unread 12/13/2017, 04:23 PM   #10
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All taste the same
I have never ate one on purpose. Soup maybe? I do try dog biscuits before I buy them for my dog.


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Unread 12/13/2017, 04:39 PM   #11
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Sounds like someone is trying to get to that magic number of posts to get to the for sale section. Member for 11 days and has 51 posts


That wasn't necessary


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Unread 12/13/2017, 06:32 PM   #12
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I add tisbe and tigriopus pods..

I have a scooter blenny (dragonette)
And am about to rescue a manderin

So I just seeded my tank with a batch of both today... somewhere around 8000 or more of each

Best place I have found (I've never used algae barn)

And place called "pod your reef"

Pretty cheap and super friendly owner..

20 bucks for each culture of pods
Around 8000 or more in each culture

They also have rottifers and phyto as well. 10 bucks a culture

https://www.podyourreef.com/

Even get a thank you card and a lil candy fish with your order!!

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Unread 12/13/2017, 06:56 PM   #13
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Pod your reef has them all! Awesome guy! What would you guys recommend for pipefish and Mandarins?


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Unread 12/13/2017, 07:16 PM   #14
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^^ Thanks thats quiet a bit cheaper than algaebarn haha


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Unread 12/13/2017, 09:10 PM   #15
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^^ Thanks thats quiet a bit cheaper than algaebarn haha


I️ buy from all and Josh has more bang for your buck. I️ get s monthly shipment set up!


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Unread 12/14/2017, 05:52 AM   #16
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I use Algae Barn and get Tisbe with Phyto and includes free shipping.


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Unread 12/14/2017, 04:45 PM   #17
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That wasn't necessary
unfortunately it happens here all the time. Some people come here for the for sale section or to sell things and they cant until they get enough posts so they flood the forum with random questions. Not saying she definitely is but a member for only 11 days and already piled up 51 posts is a little sketchy


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Unread 12/14/2017, 08:42 PM   #18
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