DIY Quick and Cheap Pod Hotel

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I see. And you need to also buy a bunch of pods and chaeto (for example) and put in your sump so they can reproduce there? And then will the return pump bring them up into the DT or would you have to swap in new Chaeto for the Chaeto in the pod hotel every so often to replenish the stock in the DT?

Finally, does the Chaeto in the DT require a light on it? Looks like everyone has one

Yes the pods in a sump will be sent up to the dt via pump. Chaeto grows best under a certain amount (and spectrum) of light.

 

[Will Milberger]

I wish I could find a tiny acrylic box.. I want to do this in my Nuvo 10.

Go to your local RPG game store and buy some dice.

 

[Holy_makerel]

How about one of these under a rock or 2 in the back? I used to use em as pod hotels in my biocube.

 

[NanoCrazed]

How about one of these under a rock or 2 in the back? I used to use em as pod hotels in my biocube.

Took a break from the forum due to travel and work... so bumping a slightly old thread.

The sponges might work but you do lose put on a bit of extra nutrient export that the chaeto supplies. That being said, I tested out a pod hotel idea using filter floss... the results weren't as good to poor. Despite adding constant pods, I found that the in tank reproduction rate was lacking significantly.

 

[Katrina71]

Took a break from the forum due to travel and work... so bumping a slightly old thread.

The sponges might work but you do lose put on a bit of extra nutrient export that the chaeto supplies. That being said, I tested out a pod hotel idea using filter floss... the results weren't as good to poor. Despite adding constant pods, I found that the in tank reproduction rate was lacking significantly.

I agree.

 

[pandagobyguy]

Great idea will be trying soon!

 

[jorahx]

what do the pods feed on?

 

[NanoCrazed]

what do the pods feed on?

They tend to feed on detritus mostly but, I would guess they nibble on some of the chaeto too...

 

[mmw64]

Thought I would share a pic of the pod hotel in place...

Do you add pods to the box?

 

[NanoCrazed]

Yes... just seed in once or twice and you're set.

I poured the pods with the tube part of a baster into the pod hotel... and that's it. Self sustaining

 

[Hallowhead]

I am revitalizing this thread. I am going to attempt at this, as my poor remy girl isn't getting enough pods.

 

[NanoCrazed]

I am revitalizing this thread. I am going to attempt at this, as my poor remy girl isn't getting enough pods.

As the OP... I approved! Lol

 

[Hallowhead]

I'm gathering supplies to build one tomorrow in hopes of getting my baby fattened up.

 

[Hallowhead]

How about one of these under a rock or 2 in the back? I used to use em as pod hotels in my biocube.

has anyone else had luck with these? I am struggling to find chaeto around me lol... supply chine ;)

 

[Hallowhead]

Or what about this

 

[shakacuz]

Or what about this

this would work geat

 

[Hallowhead]

this would work geat

Here is my attempt

 

[GarrettT]

Here is my attempt

How'd it go?

 

[Hallowhead]

How'd it go?

I'm thinking of removing it to be honest. It seems like more detritus than help. I was able to beef up my cultures and I can feed every week now