POD question

[fishman]

I have seen several people talk about POD packages they have purchased. I have called all of the LFS in the Dallas area and no one knows what I am talking about much less if they can get them.
So, I want to know where you guys get POD packages? Im wanting it for the regal tang I just bought. Hes in QT right now but would like to add the PODS to the main tank now and let them populate. I have about 80 lbs of LR and dont think I have very many PODS from what i can tell...
Thanks

 

[ellisz]

Do tangs need pods? The LFS I got mine from called it a bug kit Not sure if it helped but I am seeing more pods in the fuge now. Premium aquatics sells rubble by the pound that I tried as well.

I know inland aquatics sells a kit but there is another place that sells pods pretty cheap. Should come up in a search for pods.

Sorry I can't help more.

 

[steve-s]

I have about 80 lbs of LR and dont think I have very many PODS from what i can tell...

I would give it more time and check things after lights out. Chances are good you do have a decent population, they're just remaining nocturnal.

If not.... http://ipsf.com/

Cheers
Steve

 

[steve-s]

Do tangs need pods?.

No, they are primarily herbavors. While most fish (and corals) will benefit from pods, the main fish will be planktonivors.

Cheers
Steve

 

[lad2knowu]

In regards to your Pod's... I started a fuge and it helps a lot! My LFS sold me 15 lbs of rubble from his LR tank. My mandarine seems to be doing much better with a more abundant supply. I agree with Steve, you may have a better Pod population that you think. Go to Ebay and see whats out there, you'll be surprised. Good luck and take care.

 

[ClamKnuckle]

I never really see PODS in my tank, but tonight i have a crab trap set up and i was just checking in on it with a flash light and they are all over the place in there, so I have to agree that you may have more then you think!

 

[MT79]

crap trap

A what trap!!
Is that a misspelling or a trap set up to see just what exactly is in your tank?

 

[ClamKnuckle]

hehe

opps

 

[ellisz]

I did a water change on my crab tank and cleaned a sponge filter on my PH when I got back, there were little critters all over the glass. Dirty water helps I think

I never see them in my main tank. They are hiding from the mandarin.

 

[fishman]

I have gone in and looked at the tank in the middle of the night (by means of the moonlight I have going) and never do see anything. Im sure they are in there as well....just would like to know.
Also if I go on Ebay to look for POD packages, what do I search for? What are the key words that everyone uses as I dont find anything.
Thanks

 

[lad2knowu]

Try looking under copepods. Youll find find it. There are a lot of links to the places that sell theses little critters. They sell microalgea as well. Ebay is my Home Depot, I could wander around in there for hours. Steve posted this link. Check it out. http://ipsf.com/

 

[fishman]

Yes I looked at the link..very nice. Guess I was a little shocked at the price of $99. Well I will look on Ebay and see what I can find. Thanks for the info....Im sure I will find something that works for me.

 

[Mrbill]

I got one on eBay and now I have loads of pods, snails, worms etc. It was labeled "detrivore kit", but I just did a search and don't see anything under that name right now.

 

[fishman]

Great thanks...I will keep looking for these. Im in no hurry. Please anyone let me know if you run across any good deals.
Thanks

 

[fishman]

Great thanks...I will keep looking for these. Im in no hurry. Please anyone let me know if you run across any good deals.
Thanks