What's wrong with Copepods

Basile · 11-22-2008, 11:00 AM

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Ok this is getting me crazy. I'm trying to make my pods multiply. I got a biotope of macroalgae different kind it a 10 g tank and it's purpouse is just to have a good selection od algae to trade nothing more its not hooked to any system and the pods are not coming. Just a few here and there. Whats wrong with it. How can i get those critter to multiply more rapidly. The susstrate is mud covered with 2 " sand, lighting is fine for my algae,whats missing can anybody help.

framerguy · 11-22-2008, 11:15 AM

Feed them some phytoplankton. They take time to show good numbers. I am six months into this tank build and I am just now seeing mass numbers. It really took off when I started dosing the fuge with DT's phyto. Not much though, you don't want to fuel your algae growth too!

Basile · 11-22-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by framerguy

Feed them some phytoplankton. They take time to show good numbers. I am six months into this tank build and I am just now seeing mass numbers. It really took off when I started dosing the fuge with DT's phyto. Not much though, you don't want to fuel your algae growth too!

What type of phytoplancton would you recommend( brand) i mean and what dozage for my 10g.

sen5241b · 11-22-2008, 12:53 PM

My copepods exploded a few weeks after I built a pod pile. Take smaller pieces of live rubble (I used white branch coral) that fish can't get in between. Pods can breed in there with out getting eaten too soon. Pods love phytoplankton. I use Phytoplex. I've had a Mandarin Goby for a month and he hasn't made a dent in the pod population.

If you can find it pods flourish best on Rhodomonas.

framerguy · 11-22-2008, 01:02 PM

I use DT's brand. As far as dosing I am almost afraid to make a recommendation because I have never used it in a system that size. I use 1/2 cap full in my system which has nearly 500 gallons in it. You could start with .5cc (1/2cc) and go from there. If you get an algae bloom then reduce it. You probably won't need to dose more than once or twice a week.

Basile · 11-22-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by framerguy

I use DT's brand. As far as dosing I am almost afraid to make a recommendation because I have never used it in a system that size. I use 1/2 cap full in my system which has nearly 500 gallons in it. You could start with .5cc (1/2cc) and go from there. If you get an algae bloom then reduce it. You probably won't need to dose more than once or twice a week.

Ok thanks .

11-22-2008, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
Basile Golden Moray Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau/Ottawa canada Posts: 2,022 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	What's wrong with Copepods [IMG][/IMG] Ok this is getting me crazy. I'm trying to make my pods multiply. I got a biotope of macroalgae different kind it a 10 g tank and it's purpouse is just to have a good selection od algae to trade nothing more its not hooked to any system and the pods are not coming. Just a few here and there. Whats wrong with it. How can i get those critter to multiply more rapidly. The susstrate is mud covered with 2 " sand, lighting is fine for my algae,whats missing can anybody help. __________________ My Rockwork Macroalgae Club. My slow 65 g build up Combination fish and Anemone 65g- Aquamedic 2X250wMH-T5 -Recirculating Octopus 150DNW- 2X Vortech Mp40W gen2 powerheads-Eheim 1262 910GPH return - Little fishes Carbon&Phosban reactors,GHL controllers and Dosing pump and ME!

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framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What's wrong with Copepods Feed them some phytoplankton. They take time to show good numbers. I am six months into this tank build and I am just now seeing mass numbers. It really took off when I started dosing the fuge with DT's phyto. Not much though, you don't want to fuel your algae growth too! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

11-22-2008, 12:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
sen5241b Tunicate Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What's wrong with Copepods My copepods exploded a few weeks after I built a pod pile. Take smaller pieces of live rubble (I used white branch coral) that fish can't get in between. Pods can breed in there with out getting eaten too soon. Pods love phytoplankton. I use Phytoplex. I've had a Mandarin Goby for a month and he hasn't made a dent in the pod population. If you can find it pods flourish best on Rhodomonas.

11-22-2008, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What's wrong with Copepods I use DT's brand. As far as dosing I am almost afraid to make a recommendation because I have never used it in a system that size. I use 1/2 cap full in my system which has nearly 500 gallons in it. You could start with .5cc (1/2cc) and go from there. If you get an algae bloom then reduce it. You probably won't need to dose more than once or twice a week. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

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