copepods question

[daplatapus]

Well, for one, why have copepods in your fuge if they can't get into the main DT? That's where you want them to end up to feed critters like mandarin's etc. Some people say they can't survive the trip through the pump.... I don't believe that. I think most survive the trip just fine.
As for filter socks, yup, they catch the pods. I spend probably 15 min per sock when I'm changing them out catching the little buggers and putting them back into the fuge, lol.

[Northernseacorals]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

Well, for one, why have copepods in your fuge if they can't get into the main DT? That's where you want them to end up to feed critters like mandarin's etc. Some people say they can't survive the trip through the pump.... I don't believe that. I think most survive the trip just fine.
As for filter socks, yup, they catch the pods. I spend probably 15 min per sock when I'm changing them out catching the little buggers and putting them back into the fuge, lol.

Absolutely, the little critters can make it though the pump just fine

[Calgarynewtankguy]

I will have to check my socks when I change them next time. I read they will hang out in the Macro Algae and breed, is that true?

how long do they survive and are they self sustaining?

[kien]

Originally Posted by Calgarynewtankguy

I read they will hang out in the Macro Algae and breed, is that true?

how long do they survive and are they self sustaining?

Yes, they will hang out pretty much anywhere where they won't get eaten, which includes your 'fuge with macro algae. Ultimately they should be able to sustain their population over time. There are a lot of people who don't even buy pods with their new setups and simply rely on hitchhiking pods from live rock or macro alage and that alone can produce an explosive population of pods over time.

I have no idea what the lifespan of a pod is to be honest.

[lastlight]

i'm sure lifespan depends on tank-mates. my tank is so baren that i've got a massive pod population. i watch them play tag all the time. or maybe they're trying to eat each other i'm not sure lol.

can you even get liverock that doesn't have pods in it? I've never really gotten the idea of buying pods. unless you're taking home fresh cut frags without rubble or bases you can't avoid having these in epic numbers over time.

[SoloSK71]

Best I can tell I have no pods despite buying LR from 2 stores and 2 ppl on here ... a reliable source for pods, worms, starfish etc. would be great ... I might try buying some ...

Charles

[Calgarynewtankguy]

i got my copepods at Picses emporium