Culturing copepods without phytoplankton

[ThePurple12]

What’s the best way to culture pods, specifically Apocyclops, without using phytoplankton?

 

[pcon]

From Reef Nutrition's Website a Detailed Guide

 

[ThePurple12]

Wow, thanks!

 

[ThePurple12]

How hard is it to culture pods without phyto? Can I just feed them detritus or fish flakes?

 

[pcon]

They still need phyto, just doesnt have to be alive. My understanding is that Apocyclops Is more difficult than rotifers and less difficult than pods that need live phyto. Though I have not cultured it before.

 

[Doctorgori]

the thing with non live feeds is the culture water needs frequent monitoring and/or changing.... I'm using both types of feeds (live and non live) and all things considered IMO its almost a coin toss whats easier/cheaper, better et .... probably a thread somewhere already discussing one vs the other