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05/20/2012, 03:53 PM
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How to maximize pod production?
Planning on setting up a new tank 90 or larger what are some ways to make it pod friendly
What are some ways to maximize the number of pods a tank has? Thanks |
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05/20/2012, 03:57 PM
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Moved On
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In my case, just give it time. I had so many at 1 time I could barely see my fish they were all in the water column! and then it just kind of balanced itself out. or use a fuge they'll love it in there and their safe from the fish
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05/20/2012, 04:30 PM
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A refugium is an easy way to cultivate pods. Another way is to limit predation.
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05/20/2012, 04:46 PM
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reefin chef
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have pod friendly fish is deff a step in the right direction
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05/20/2012, 05:27 PM
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Location: Lynchburg, Va
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pod condo seem to work for some
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05/20/2012, 08:43 PM
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Feed the copepods... Phytoplankton is what they eat. Diatoms too. I dose sodium silicate to encourage diatoms which gets eaten by pods. I'm pretty sure diatoms also get skimmed out which then acts as nutrient export.
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90 gallon mixed reef XPS1000SSS skimmer, 2 radions gen 1, tunze osmolator w/ kalk dispenser, 70 lbs pukani, mp40w x2; 1 tomini, 1 clown 2 mandarins. Vinegar dosing, and micro bubble scrubbing. |
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05/21/2012, 05:03 PM
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thanks for the reply's
how much effect do protein skimmer have on Pods Refugium are good , how much do return pumps kill off the Pods How about ATS |
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