detrivore kits

Dakota · 12-16-2003, 01:45 AM

I am thinking of buying one of these kits from either inland aquatics or the hawiian company isfp i can look into the tank and see critters running around everywhere, and at various times i can shine a flashlight into tankl and some widdle worms start showing up. don't know what they are but i have seen them get caught by some the corals. I don't think that i have enough diversity in the sand bed. has anyone added these to their tanks and if so, can you determine if it was worth the money, kinda hard to explain to wife how i spent $100 on something she can't see. Thanks in advance

fidojoe · 12-16-2003, 02:43 AM

I would say that they are a great idea if you are having problems with detrius, and other things on the sandbed, and also help keep things clean constantly. They are also good for a diversity of animals/bugs in your tank. You can just tell your wife that you spent $100 on a "vacuum" for your tank

With those worms, I couldn't tell ya what they are, but they don't sound like they are a problem if the corals are eating them, unless there are hundreds of em.

Craig Manoukian · 12-16-2003, 03:33 AM

Dokota,

Not familiar with your set-up, but if you have good quality LR and sand, you may want to save the $100 for other things and let nature take it's course. Your pods and things should increase as your tank matures.

Maybe some background on your tank would help, eh?

Thanks

ReefLady · 12-16-2003, 08:58 AM

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you may want to save the $100 for other things and let nature take it's course. Your pods and things should increase as your tank matures.

I agree with this 100%. If you can see life in the tank, it should only be a matter of time before it multiplies.

I've ordered from IPSF in the past, and though I wasn't totally dissapointed ... I did kind of give it the *this is it for $100.00?* look. Not really worth it, IMO.

I have had good experiences with Inland Aquatics, but have only purchased macro algaes from them.

Another option is to find a local reef club, or some reefers in your local area, and trade some LS/LR rubble with them.

HTH!

HAP · 12-16-2003, 11:37 PM

I picked up a copepod booster for my refuge from these folks:

Texas Corals

I forget the price but, I seem to remember it being less than $30 shipped. You should check them out. Tell them Harvey sent you...

HTH

hap

Craig Manoukian · 12-17-2003, 12:56 AM

Thanks for the link HAP!

Montanareefer · 12-18-2003, 09:53 AM

Yeah HAP I appreciate the link as well!

12-16-2003, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dakota Limpet Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 125 View Gallery Karma Komment	detrivore kits I am thinking of buying one of these kits from either inland aquatics or the hawiian company isfp i can look into the tank and see critters running around everywhere, and at various times i can shine a flashlight into tankl and some widdle worms start showing up. don't know what they are but i have seen them get caught by some the corals. I don't think that i have enough diversity in the sand bed. has anyone added these to their tanks and if so, can you determine if it was worth the money, kinda hard to explain to wife how i spent $100 on something she can't see. Thanks in advance

12-16-2003, 02:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would say that they are a great idea if you are having problems with detrius, and other things on the sandbed, and also help keep things clean constantly. They are also good for a diversity of animals/bugs in your tank. You can just tell your wife that you spent $100 on a "vacuum" for your tank With those worms, I couldn't tell ya what they are, but they don't sound like they are a problem if the corals are eating them, unless there are hundreds of em. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

12-16-2003, 03:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Dokota, Not familiar with your set-up, but if you have good quality LR and sand, you may want to save the $100 for other things and let nature take it's course. Your pods and things should increase as your tank matures. Maybe some background on your tank would help, eh? Thanks __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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HAP Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lewisville, TX...but my heart is in Chicago! Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	I picked up a copepod booster for my refuge from these folks: Texas Corals I forget the price but, I seem to remember it being less than $30 shipped. You should check them out. Tell them Harvey sent you... HTH hap __________________ Definition: Aquarium (n) A hole in your living room in which you throw money. [And I thought this would be cheaper than going to Aruba to dive - Yeah! Right!!] Oceanic 75g Reef Ready, DIY stand and canopy, 50g sump/refugium with 125lbs+ Fiji live rock, Turboflotor Multi Skimmer, 2 – 250w Metal Halides running Ushio 10k lamps, 110w Actinic, DIY moonlight, several corals (mostly softies but a few SPS and LPS as well), a bi-color blenny (Benny), a yellow Tang (Jet), 2 percula clowns (Frick & Frack), a blue spotted jawfish (Spot), a red-lipped blenny (Red), a dragon goby (Puff), a psychedelic mandarin (Mandy), a diamond sifter (Jewel), a green bta, a rose bta, a couple serpent stars, a coral banded shrimp and several crabs and snails who will remain anonymous...

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Thanks for the link HAP! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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