Need info on Copepod culturing

[Dragonist]

I'm interested in setting up a copepod culture...Bought some dt Phytoplankton from my lfs...my tank currently does have pods and amphipods...was wondering what is the best way to start a culture from my dt(display tank) u have no sump or Refugium. I have a clump or Maiden's Hair that has some amphipods in it )I see them in it from time to time when cleaning)

[aquawolf]

Take a look at this thread, it may be just what you are looking for.

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f7...dos-92373.html

[Dragonist]

Originally Posted by aquawolf

Take a look at this thread, it may be just what you are looking for.

http://www.thereeftank.com/forums/f7...dos-92373.html

thanks for the thread...Could i do a similar concept like that but in a large masion jar w/ phytoplankton?

[aquawolf]

I am not sure about that. What would you do to keep the water from going stagnant in there? Do you have enough room to setup a small tank like a 5 or 10 gallon? You could basically run that with a little power filter and a plant growing light on it, as a stand alone refugium. When you want to feed the display tank you could just swish some of the macro algae around in there. I think that would greatly increase your chances of creating a pod farm.

[Dragonist]

Umm...was thinking about running a masion jar culture...w/ a air pump for circulatiion...or might buy a 10g from my lfs...for $10.000 but thought the masion jar would be more simple.

[aquawolf]

You know, there is really nothing to lose be trying the mason jar deal first. If it works out that would be great and others could follow what you did. If it doesn't then you can try the bigger setup.

Best of luck with your experiment. It sounds like it could be very interesting and fun at the same time.

[Dragonist]

Alright will try it soon...just have to get the time...the misses birthday was yesterday...so this whole week is like hers....

[aquawolf]

My wife's birthday is tomorrow, and I keep waiting for her to come yell at me for being on the computer again this evening.

[Dragonist]

Lol i fell you but a new piece of lr from a new lfs..wife told me to wait till the next day to aquascape...waited for her to fall asleep...and wala aquascape! she woke up and said you put that rock in there huh...I shook and nodded

[aquawolf]

A reefer has to do what a reefer has to do.