copopods I don't have many

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Pod piles.

What I did was make boxes using egg-crating, filled with CC then placed the LR on top. For me it allowed the LR to sit up higher and still have support and since the fish couldn't get in, the pods were having a great time. Assuming that since there numbers definitely increased. Probably a bit a trap for debris but it works.

Basically give them a chance to multiple without predation (your refug) and the numbers build and they'll spread out.