Growing Copepods

[juliancarrion]

I would like to know how to grow my own copepods instead of buying them all the time.

Some help on set up and guidelines would be really nice

 

[ben1987]

You need a container. Better to have a shallow square footprint rather than a bottle
Air pump and valve
live phyto
freshly mixed salt water
live pods


Put the fresh sallt water into the container. This container needs light, so best having it near a window. Set the air pump up so theres a very slow trickle of air. Not too fast as this could kill them.
Add some live phyto so there is a slight green tinge to the water. Float the pods for a little bit to stabalise the temps, then add them.
You need to dose phyto everytime the water becomes a bit more clear. You need to keep the green tinge to the water.

 

[juliancarrion]

Right on!
That's what i needed!

I was under the impression it was a lot harder but nope!
Thank You!

 

[seffieuk]

take a look at the Mandarin 'fish of the week' - bit about copepods in there, but as Ben explaned, it's easy peasy

Seffie x

 

[Blown 346]

Also it would be benifical to get some type of macro algae to either put in your fuge if you have one, a tank you will strictly use for the pods or the main tank. The macro alage will not only give the pods a safe place to breed and hide, but it will also help remove nitrates and make the tank healthier for the fish.

 

[seffieuk]

Also it would be benifical to get some type of macro algae to either put in your fuge if you have one, a tank you will strictly use for the pods or the main tank. The macro alage will not only give the pods a safe place to breed and hide, but it will also help remove nitrates and make the tank healthier for the fish.

Would agree Nice to have you onboard Blown, are we going to see and hear about your tank, pretty pleeeese?

Seffie x

 

[Blown 346]

Sure... Ill make a new thread...