Growing pods

Cancun · 04/02/2018, 06:45 PM

Hi everyone! I was wondering if any grew their own pods in a separate tank or container? If so how do you harvest some of the pods each time? Any info would be much appreciated....! Oh also I grow my own phyto so I have plenty....so that won't be a problem! Thanks again!

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shaginwagon13 · 04/02/2018, 07:50 PM

I have never done it, but I have heard its a lot of work. You can read about it here should you choose to pursue this venture:

https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/2/breeder

Subsea · 04/02/2018, 09:04 PM

Grow pods in 5G bucket with air stone. I suggest having two coarse mesh bag with rubble. When pod populations are mature, add complete bag and hide it behind rock in display or leave in filter compartment, when pods are depleted, replace with a fresh “pod hotel”.

Cancun · 04/02/2018, 09:15 PM

Thanks for the info....I will check that article out.....and the mesh bag with rubble sounds like a good idea....I am trying to learn as much as I can to decide if it is worth it or not......

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04/02/2018, 06:45 PM	#1
Cancun Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Saint Louis Missouri Posts: 527	Growing pods Hi everyone! I was wondering if any grew their own pods in a separate tank or container? If so how do you harvest some of the pods each time? Any info would be much appreciated....! Oh also I grow my own phyto so I have plenty....so that won't be a problem! Thanks again! Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL...I love wrasses....have leopards....several Coris....China Wrasse, Dejardini and purple tang... Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL

04/02/2018, 07:50 PM	#2
shaginwagon13 Chartered Accountant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,219	I have never done it, but I have heard its a lot of work. You can read about it here should you choose to pursue this venture: https://www.advancedaquarist.com/2003/2/breeder __________________ - Shaginwagon - Current Tank Info: 550 Gallon SPS Reef l 200 Gallon Sump l Skimmer: Vertex Alpha 250 l Return Pump: Reeflo Hammerhead l Tank Circulation: (2) Maxspect Gyre XF280 l Lighting: (3) 400w Halides & (3) AI Hydra 52 HD

04/02/2018, 09:04 PM	#3
Subsea Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,882	Grow pods in 5G bucket with air stone. I suggest having two coarse mesh bag with rubble. When pod populations are mature, add complete bag and hide it behind rock in display or leave in filter compartment, when pods are depleted, replace with a fresh “pod hotel”. __________________ Laissez les bons temps rouler, Patrick Castille Current Tank Info: 10,000G. Greenhouse Macro Growout Last edited by Subsea; 04/03/2018 at 04:40 AM.

04/02/2018, 09:15 PM	#4
Cancun Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Saint Louis Missouri Posts: 527	Thanks for the info....I will check that article out.....and the mesh bag with rubble sounds like a good idea....I am trying to learn as much as I can to decide if it is worth it or not...... Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk __________________ Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL...I love wrasses....have leopards....several Coris....China Wrasse, Dejardini and purple tang... Current Tank Info: Red Sea Reefer 750 XXL