Hilltopreef90
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I’ve started a refugium in my sump and I’m curious when I can start seeding it with copapods and any advice on the best kind to start with and other helpful advice
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Personally I would do a blend of pods like poseidons feast from algae barn, or pod your reef, or many well known members on here sell pods.
Phyto goes a long way to feed and help get those pods established as well.
Phyto goes a long way to feed and help get those pods established as well.
germo
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The Ultimate Refugium Starter Pack by AlgaeBarn
The Ultimate Refugium Starter Pack comes with everything you need to cycle, set up, and seed your refugium. Free Shipping & 100% Alive On Arrival Guarantee!
www.algaebarn.com
Or one like this that doesn't include the macro.
www.algaebarn.com
I personally do not like algae barns phyto. While it works, it's much less dense(I've gotten some over the years that was almost water, very faint green). Someone on here sells a blend of LIVE phyto for way cheaper then algae barns sells it for, and it's loads better( @Eldredge ).
Poseidon's Feast & OceanMagik
ALL-NEW DURABLE PACKAGING! INCLUDES: Poseidon's Feast Two Species Blend For Seeding or Boosting Your Tank Seed Your Aquarium | Increase Pod Populations | Feed Finicky Fish OceanMagik Live Phytoplankton Blend, Four Nutritious Strains Feed Copepods | Increase Coral Growth | Reduce Nuisance Algae
www.algaebarn.com
I personally do not like algae barns phyto. While it works, it's much less dense(I've gotten some over the years that was almost water, very faint green). Someone on here sells a blend of LIVE phyto for way cheaper then algae barns sells it for, and it's loads better( @Eldredge ).
germo
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This person that has this phyto may be something I’m interested in learning about myself. I just recently started using it and it has made a huge difference and if there is some better out there I would love to know where to get my hands on it. LolOr one like this that doesn't include the macro.
Poseidon's Feast & OceanMagik
ALL-NEW DURABLE PACKAGING! INCLUDES: Poseidon's Feast Two Species Blend For Seeding or Boosting Your Tank Seed Your Aquarium | Increase Pod Populations | Feed Finicky Fish OceanMagik Live Phytoplankton Blend, Four Nutritious Strains Feed Copepods | Increase Coral Growth | Reduce Nuisance Algae
I personally do not like algae barns phyto. While it works, it's much less dense(I've gotten some over the years that was almost water, very faint green). Someone on here sells a blend of LIVE phyto for way cheaper then algae barns sells it for, and it's loads better( @Eldredge ).
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Honestly, I've always like algaebarn, used them for many years, but after purchasing some live phyto by @Eldredge I will never suggest anyone buy it from algaebarn again.
Check his thread out. I have never seen a single complaint whether it be shipping, price, or his CS.
www.reef2reef.com
Many other cheaper places to buy pods from too if you have a look through the for sale section on here.
Check his thread out. I have never seen a single complaint whether it be shipping, price, or his CS.
Fresh LIVE Phyto 8-Species Blend – FREE SHIPPING
Fresh LIVE Phyto 8-Species Blend – FREE SHIPPING Satisfaction Guaranteed - If there are any problems (including shipping) just let me know and I will make it right. Harvested fresh on Monday evening and shipped out priority mail on Tuesday. Edit: 10% DISCOUNT FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS (You choose the...
www.reef2reef.com
Many other cheaper places to buy pods from too if you have a look through the for sale section on here.
germo
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Thanks greatlyHonestly, I've always like algaebarn, used them for many years, but after purchasing some live phyto by @Eldredge I will never suggest anyone buy it from algaebarn again.
Check his thread out. I have never seen a single complaint whether it be shipping, price, or his CS.
Fresh LIVE Phyto 8-Species Blend – FREE SHIPPING
Fresh LIVE Phyto 8-Species Blend – FREE SHIPPING Satisfaction Guaranteed - If there are any problems (including shipping) just let me know and I will make it right. Harvested fresh on Monday evening and shipped out priority mail on Tuesday. Edit: 10% DISCOUNT FOR SUBSCRIPTIONS (You choose the...
Many other cheaper places to buy pods from too if you have a look through the for sale section on here.
When I find a product I fully believe in, I trumpet it from the top of the hills. One of the reasons I suggested algaebarn. Great company, with a great product(pods). But some of their "other" stuff is a little bit undesirable.
And your very much welcome.
And your very much welcome.
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Hilltopreef90
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I added the chaeto last week and I have a good amount of smaller rock I can add to the refugium area, my tank has been up and running a few months now is it too early to start adding pods.?
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Hilltopreef90
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I looked at what algae barn offers, any suggestions on which pod combo to start with or which is the hardiest, ultimately I’m wanting to get a mandarin and I’m not sure if certain pods are better then others
FMF0331
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I was a big Algae Barn guy, but my last order got delayed, phyto didn't look too good and 5280 pods were looking a little weak.
They emailed me saying they are doing a new grow out system or something like that. The system will be up and running within 2 weeks. Gave me a 10% code for my next order. After my order has been delayed twice ( with the same excuse ) I moved on.
They emailed me saying they are doing a new grow out system or something like that. The system will be up and running within 2 weeks. Gave me a 10% code for my next order. After my order has been delayed twice ( with the same excuse ) I moved on.
My last order many, many months ago(might even have been a couple years ago?) was pretty much the same. I do know it is not the same owners as it was years ago.
I have moved on and buy pods from fellow reefers(https://jaysreefbugs.company.site/), and some major phyto from @Eldredge.
SlugSnorter
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You can seed once the aquarium is cycled, but some species might do better with a ticker refugium first. Regardless, what fish are you getting? Free swimming copepods aren't as good for say, sand sifting gobies, as ones that spend more time on the substrate
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This is just my experience through out the hobby . Smaller Local Reefers ( generalized term ) seem to have the some of the best quality products available on the market . With that said I would definitely vouch for Reed Maricultre and it's sister company Reef nutrition they have Top notch products as well if your looking for a bigger company to buy from .
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