Added a Mandarin, Need pod advice

Neogenocide · 10/07/2011, 09:10 PM

Hey all,

I just added a very healthy, very fat Mandarin from a well established tank. My 180g tank is 8 to 9 months old, haven't really counted, lightly stocked, and is doing amazingly great. I see pods in the tank, on the rocks, and in my 125g sump. I want to make sure that there are sufficient pods in the tank to keep this guy going, so I thought I would supplement their numbers by ordering some. I like to order from this place as I get stuff next day with standard shipping, but not sure if these are what I want? I'm wanting to just add them to the tank and have them reproduce. Can anyone please advise?

http://www.petsolutions.com/storefro...iggerPods.html

or

http://www.petsolutions.com/storefro...ArctiPods.html

Thanks,

Scott

sanchoy · 10/07/2011, 09:40 PM

Don't make the mistake of dumping into your sump like most people do. When you dump the pods into your sump they killed in the return pump, so they are useless. Better off dumping them straight into your Display.

Playerdrm · 10/07/2011, 10:16 PM

More pods are going to live going through the return than those that die. Just don't have them going through the skimmer or foam blocking them and they're fine in the sump they just get a rollercoaster ride back up and few should die.

Neogenocide · 10/07/2011, 10:18 PM

Any thoughts on the pods I listed? I know there are different types, and just wanted to be sure that is what I need.

C0rp · 10/07/2011, 10:46 PM

Personally, I would goto reefs2go.com and buy the 1000 pods buy one get one free deal. Way better value for your money. 2000+ pods for less money even lol

frnkynlop · 10/08/2011, 12:10 AM

Hey Neo,

I just got my tibse pods from live aquaria. Live aquaria actually recommends the tisbe pods and I must say the price was very reasonable. The overnight shiping was only 16 bucks

snorvich · 10/08/2011, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frnkynlop

Hey Neo,

I just got my tibse pods from live aquaria. Live aquaria actually recommends the tisbe pods and I must say the price was very reasonable. The overnight shiping was only 16 bucks

Yes, they are a good deal. But if the OP has a 180 gallon tank with live rock that has been established for 7 months, he should be good as is.

LouZ · 10/08/2011, 06:50 AM

also the arcti pod is NOT a live product. The tigger pods are.

Neogenocide · 10/08/2011, 06:58 AM

Correct, I should be good as is, however I wanted to be sure.....that is why I was going to order some up to add to my tank.

snorvich · 10/08/2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neogenocide

Correct, I should be good as is, however I wanted to be sure.....that is why I was going to order some up to add to my tank.

Well, it cannot hurt to seed your tank. Also if you establish in tank "pod piles" of rock rubble this in effect creates an in tank refugium. But as I said previously, you are good to go.

Neogenocide · 10/08/2011, 12:05 PM

I was able to locate some semi locally, my sister to going tp pick them up for me, and since I'm seeing them tomorrow, I'll be good to go. 1/2 will go into the sump, the other half with go into the DT.

10/07/2011, 09:10 PM	#1
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	Added a Mandarin, Need pod advice Hey all, I just added a very healthy, very fat Mandarin from a well established tank. My 180g tank is 8 to 9 months old, haven't really counted, lightly stocked, and is doing amazingly great. I see pods in the tank, on the rocks, and in my 125g sump. I want to make sure that there are sufficient pods in the tank to keep this guy going, so I thought I would supplement their numbers by ordering some. I like to order from this place as I get stuff next day with standard shipping, but not sure if these are what I want? I'm wanting to just add them to the tank and have them reproduce. Can anyone please advise? http://www.petsolutions.com/storefro...iggerPods.html or http://www.petsolutions.com/storefro...ArctiPods.html Thanks, Scott __________________ NorthWest Ohio Reef Association

10/07/2011, 09:40 PM	#2
sanchoy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Close to the ocean Posts: 1,026	Don't make the mistake of dumping into your sump like most people do. When you dump the pods into your sump they killed in the return pump, so they are useless. Better off dumping them straight into your Display. __________________ 250 gallon.. tangs are the best.. the po po is not. Current Tank Info: 250 reef

10/07/2011, 10:16 PM	#3
Playerdrm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 135	More pods are going to live going through the return than those that die. Just don't have them going through the skimmer or foam blocking them and they're fine in the sump they just get a rollercoaster ride back up and few should die. __________________ Reef Tanks: 29g, 55g, 58g FOWLR Tanks: 240g, 125g (In Progress)

10/07/2011, 10:18 PM	#4
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	Any thoughts on the pods I listed? I know there are different types, and just wanted to be sure that is what I need. __________________ NorthWest Ohio Reef Association

10/07/2011, 10:46 PM	#5
C0rp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 431	Personally, I would goto reefs2go.com and buy the 1000 pods buy one get one free deal. Way better value for your money. 2000+ pods for less money even lol __________________ 75RR, 4" DSB, 29G AE Tech Sump/fuge/ETSS skimmer w Mag9.5, Mag5 Return, RKE w Net, Tunze Osmolator, Tradewind 1/5HP Chiller, 6x54 ATI T5HO, Vortech MP40WES/MP10WES w/Battery Backup, Sarcophyton, Clavularia, Capnella, Briareum, Lobophytum, Nepthea, Sinularia Flexibilis, Ricordia, Discosoma, Rhodactis, Zoanthus, Caulastrea, Blastomussa Wellsi, Isaurus Tuberculatus, Seriatopora Hystrix, Plerogyra Sinuosa, Euphyllia Paradivisia, Tubipora Musica, Ecsenius Midas, Paracheilinus Carpenteri Current Tank Info: pH 8.0-8.2, Temp 78-80, Salinity 1.026, Alk 9dKH, Ca 400, Red Sea Coral Pro Salt

10/08/2011, 12:10 AM	#6
frnkynlop Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: new york Posts: 113	Hey Neo, I just got my tibse pods from live aquaria. Live aquaria actually recommends the tisbe pods and I must say the price was very reasonable. The overnight shiping was only 16 bucks

10/08/2011, 06:50 AM	#8
LouZ Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NY Posts: 121	also the arcti pod is NOT a live product. The tigger pods are.

10/08/2011, 06:58 AM	#9
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	Correct, I should be good as is, however I wanted to be sure.....that is why I was going to order some up to add to my tank. __________________ NorthWest Ohio Reef Association

10/08/2011, 12:05 PM	#11
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	I was able to locate some semi locally, my sister to going tp pick them up for me, and since I'm seeing them tomorrow, I'll be good to go. 1/2 will go into the sump, the other half with go into the DT. __________________ NorthWest Ohio Reef Association

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