Do Copepods Deplete?

[Darbna]

So my 125 Gallon has been running a few months now, and everything is Happy. I am actually in the process of getting another tank, 265 Gallon and plan on running both. I know, it will be a part time job but I love it. Anyhow, I have put some pods in the refuguim a few times in the Chateo since I have rarely seen any pods climbing on the rocks like I used to when the tank was cycling. Before fish were entered my tank was crawling with copepods and amphipods. I run a 55 Gallon sump and have 2 sock filters on. I wouldnt think that would capture all pods since most dont make it into the water column. Was seeing if anyone had any feedback on this.

 

[Diesel]

Cut two or three holes in your socks.
I hear you thinking "that is crazy"..... Maybe!
But in the rig
Get mind you save your pods with it and you keep beneficial nutrients in your tank.

 

[Zenlikeyoda]

My filter socks were catching some. When it was ready to change them out I would glove up and flip the socks inside out to see if I could save a few of the bigger ones. But in the long run I still had plenty hiding in the rocks and sand more so than in the Chateo.

 

[Darbna]

My filter socks were catching some. When it was ready to change them out I would glove up and flip the socks inside out to see if I could save a few of the bigger ones. But in the long run I still had plenty hiding in the rocks and sand more so than in the Chateo.

Do you guys see any climbing on the rocks same as always. I know the come and go but I literally see none anymore, at night with flashlight.

 

[MikeyAl]

So my 125 Gallon has been running a few months now, and everything is Happy. I am actually in the process of getting another tank, 265 Gallon and plan on running both. I know, it will be a part time job but I love it. Anyhow, I have put some pods in the refuguim a few times in the Chateo since I have rarely seen any pods climbing on the rocks like I used to when the tank was cycling. Before fish were entered my tank was crawling with copepods and amphipods. I run a 55 Gallon sump and have 2 sock filters on. I wouldnt think that would capture all pods since most dont make it into the water column. Was seeing if anyone had any feedback on this.

What fish do you keep?

 

[Darbna]

Flame hawk fish
Purpl dotty back
Half dollar size blue hippo
Kole tang
Yellow tang
White cheek tang
A blue dot goby
3 female lyertaile Anthias and one male

Few shrimp
And snails and hermits

 

[MikeyAl]

Some of these will definite work on your pod population. But some predation is good- it will cause them to breed.

I think you will be okay. You can always reseed.

 

[Zenlikeyoda]

Do you guys see any climbing on the rocks same as always. I know the come and go but I literally see none anymore, at night with flashlight.

I do not see as many of the larger ones on the rocks (more of the little ones on the glass walls and sand touching the walls) but when I re-scaped my tank and removed some of the rocks for a more simple and "open" look I saw quite a few of the large pods "jump ship" after a short period of time the rocks being out of the water. I was scoping them up and putting them back into the tank. It was amazing how many I found jump off the rocks in search of water when I didn't see them crawling around the rocks when I checked for critters before placing them out to dry. So I wouldn't be as sure that you guys are "depleted" of the pods they are just amazing at hiding!

 

[Darbna]

Prob something about living in a tank full of fish hungry for you that would make you hide for your life no matter how small a brain you have....