Amphipods and copepods

Fishbulb2 · 08/07/2012, 10:56 PM

Hi guys,

I placed an order for a variety of livestock (looks like I have to sort out a credit card issue first, I think our billing address hasn't been changed since we moved).

Anyways, the order contained a few bags of amphipods and copepods for a mandarin I also ordered. I was looking for some tips to propagate these myself to keep him happy. I don't have a refugium but I was hoping to do it outside the aquarium, like in a 5 gallon bucket or similar. What should I feed these guys, phyto (like the Brightwell S), or just fish food? Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting the order!

Thanks!
FB

reefs2go · 08/18/2012, 11:23 AM

Hi Fishbulb2 - Just saw this post many apologies!!

I have found the best thing to do - is to add them pretty aggressively to your tank for a month.

Try these steps:

1. Add the Copepods and Amphipods to the tank with the tank lights out and minimal house lighting on so they have an opportunity to hide in the rock before a hungry mouth has them for dinner!!

2. Check your tank before adding them with a flashlight covered with a red balloon trick with lights out to establish your base line pod population

3. Then check once a week to mark the change in population. This way you can determine how many / how often you need to refresh the population.

Hope that helps - many apologies for the delay in response!! Enjoy!!

reefs2go · 08/29/2012, 08:48 AM

Today only!!!

08/07/2012, 10:56 PM	#1
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 1,699	Amphipods and copepods Hi guys, I placed an order for a variety of livestock (looks like I have to sort out a credit card issue first, I think our billing address hasn't been changed since we moved). Anyways, the order contained a few bags of amphipods and copepods for a mandarin I also ordered. I was looking for some tips to propagate these myself to keep him happy. I don't have a refugium but I was hoping to do it outside the aquarium, like in a 5 gallon bucket or similar. What should I feed these guys, phyto (like the Brightwell S), or just fish food? Thanks, I'm looking forward to getting the order! Thanks! FB __________________ Owning is Vortech is like having a child, it's loud and annoying but I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

08/18/2012, 11:23 AM	#2
reefs2go Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tampa Bay, Fl Posts: 507	Hi Fishbulb2 - Just saw this post many apologies!! I have found the best thing to do - is to add them pretty aggressively to your tank for a month. Try these steps: 1. Add the Copepods and Amphipods to the tank with the tank lights out and minimal house lighting on so they have an opportunity to hide in the rock before a hungry mouth has them for dinner!! 2. Check your tank before adding them with a flashlight covered with a red balloon trick with lights out to establish your base line pod population 3. Then check once a week to mark the change in population. This way you can determine how many / how often you need to refresh the population. Hope that helps - many apologies for the delay in response!! Enjoy!! __________________ Stock your Saltwater Aquarium for less with Cool Corals

08/29/2012, 08:48 AM	#3
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