Help Mandarin goby??

[jtucker022187]

I heard good things about reef snow. Jo how big is your tank

 

[J062682l]

It's a 55 g been up and running for 5 years. Had 2 moves. Running fluval 405 canister and a seaclone 150 skimmer that has been modded

 

[jtucker022187]

I would at least get a hob fuge so you can start getting a breeding population. And put a couple of rocks in there and rotate them out

 

[J062682l]

What about a hob filter with no media?? I can get one of those easy ??

 

[jtucker022187]

That would work temporarily, just so the pods can breed abs not be eaten

 

[J062682l]

Only thing I could really think of. That I could fit. Now the question would be what size. I think an aqua clear 75 would be ok.

 

[jtucker022187]

Yea anything decent size and put like 3-4 rocks and throw a bottle of pods in there and some will over flow into your Dt but then two rocks out into your Dt and start swapping around rocks. If that makes sense lol

 

[Eienna]

What about a hob filter with no media?? I can get one of those easy ??

I think the turnover rate on those is too high - it would wash the pods right out.

 

[jtucker022187]

Maybe but once in the rocks they should be fine no?

 

[J062682l]

The rock swapping does make sense. I got little shells too, if the turn over rate is too high maybe I could trim the impeller to make it a little slower and smoother??

 

[jtucker022187]

On my filter I can turn it down

 

[J062682l]

Your right!! I remember aqua clears having a non to control flow!

 

[jtucker022187]

I don't have an aqua clear

 

[J062682l]

Yes,, but I used to on my fresh water cichlids tank. And remember there being a job that controlled flow. Your comment just reminded me

 

[jtucker022187]

Good lol glad I could help

 

[NanaReefer]

I run the CPR HOB Aquafuge on my 26g. This lil thing has been awesome for my tank! 19"L x 11"H x 4"W Perfect for keeping pods :) They make one larger too! :) Maybe you could even DIY one yourself ;)

 

[tuna_bullet]

a good way to check and see how your pod population is doing at night when the lights are out put a red lense on a flash light and set it next to the tank the pods will swarm the light like bait fish....

 

[J062682l]

Ok cool thanks !

 

[J062682l]

!!!! I observed the mandarin eating brine shrimp and mysid today !!!

 

[Eienna]

!!!! I observed the mandarin eating brine shrimp and mysid today !!!

Yaaaay!!! Keep up with the pods, though. They're needed for long-term health.