Keeping copepods and phytoplankton alive outside the tank?

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Hey everyone, so I was gifted some copepods and phytoplankton, but can't use them for probably about a month. Is there a way to keep them alive in a glass jar or something for that long? I was even thinking maybe mixing up some salt in a 5g bucket and leave the heater and mixing pump running and just add the copepods to it then feed them the phytoplankton daily. If I did this, would the strong 1200gph mixing pump hurt or kill the pods? Same for the 100 watt Jager heater?

 

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People culture copepods and phyto in jars and bottles all the time. You would want something like an air pump. There are lots of guides

 

[kenbennedy]

I would follow the directions in the sticky thread from the fish forum, this would be what you need

How to Culture Phytoplankton and Copepods for Your Tank

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