Growing pods

[Micki]

Does anyone out there grow/culture their own pods? I would be interested to see how it's done and how difficult it is.

[sedor]

Bump. I have never done this, but i'm interested in finding out a little more as well.

[herozero]

There are definitely articles in reek keeper. That's where I found some great info. Not that tough and I think helpful. If I find the link again I'll post it.

[Micki]

Hero thanks! That would be great if you happen to find the link!

[herozero]

I couldn't find the rk article but here is something great from melev, with links to get your starter culture.

http://www.melevsreef.com/phytoplankton.html

[herozero]

Sorry, phytoplankton doesn't equal pods! I got one of those links somewhere too.

[Micki]

LOL I've done the phyto thing pretty easy! Thanks for trying, If you do happen to find it please let us know.

Thanks for trying! :)

[jtma508]

I culture pods. It's pretty easy. Here's a guide:

http://www.copepodgeek.com/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=13

Rather than start with tigger pods get a starter of a variety of the smaller pods (they're easier to grow). Be patient. It will take a week or so for the pod culture to take-off. Feeding live phyto is best but pods are particular about which phyto species they can/will eat. The more commonly cultured phyto (Nannochloropsis) is not digestable by pods. There are many dry feeds available.

Another source:

http://www.essentiallivefeeds.com/CopepodCultureQuestions.html

[Micki]

Thanks jtma508! I'll check thos links out later today!

[moonyguy]

I culture pods right now to feed my Mandarin goby. I use a 10 gallon tank with regular CF bulbs that run for 16 hours. I ordered my pod culture online and use concentrated phyto from brine shrimp direct to feed them. I harvest them once every 2 weeks when the population gets too big. Very simple and easy to do.
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[herozero]

I was just about to post that link, thanks!

[Micki]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15377616#post15377616 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by moonyguy
I culture pods right now to feed my Mandarin goby. I use a 10 gallon tank with regular CF bulbs that run for 16 hours. I ordered my pod culture online and use concentrated phyto from brine shrimp direct to feed them. I harvest them once every 2 weeks when the population gets too big. Very simple and easy to do.
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Where did you get your pod cultures? Would you mind being a little more specific as to what your system is?

Thanks!