No pods left 3 years in.

[Mike in CT]

Hi all,
So I started my tank (75g 29g sump) around 3 years ago.Within months I was absolutely loaded with pods from adding frags. ( I used dry reef rock). Well after 3 years, I was looking at the tank last night, and could see zero pods, and I recall after taking most of my rock out to scrub it for algae, I also do not remember seeing any stray pods.
I have a fire fish, and a Bangai Cardinal fish that I suppose could have wiped them out but I just thought it was strange not to see any. Maybe I need some rock in my sump so they have a refuge? I guess I need to add some pods...does anyone suggest the best ones to purchase that will multiply in the long run?

Thanks!
Mike

 

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[Mike in CT]

Thanks!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

One downfall of keeping a super clean tank is a smaller pod population. And clean up crew too.
Not enough food smaller population.

Adding won't help in the long run as they will suffer the same fate.
I have pod eaters. To bolster my population I sprinkle Spirulina flakes and coral frenzy on the top of my Chato.

So if you have a smaller pod population it may mean you don't need one.

 

[leemosh]

Have you been feeding phyto? I've heard that pod populations can suffer if you're not adding phyto regularly to keep them fed and happy.

 

[NanaReefer]

Any chance you use a sock? My tanks 2yrs old and I too am podless. Not even an Amphipods anywhere.

 

[GrandLotus]

My tank is nothing but pods...

Had no clue you could have zero pods.

Odd.