Pods Vendor Recommendation

[Bear22]

Hello Reef Peeps,

I am brainstorming the next step (post cycling) with a new reef nano tank.

Looking at all these copepods vendors is a bit overwhelming. I am trying to circumnavigate all the marketing fluff/language.

Who is a solid vendor in terms of a good product with results and fair shipping rates?

What blend of pods would you guys suggest for both new tank diatoms and pods that will establish in LR and sand bed and be "mouth" friendly to small gobies?

TIA,
G

 

[Gumbies R Us]

These are the three I would recommend
Reef by Steele
Dinkins
Algae Barn

 

[Boehmtown]

Depends on what pods you're going for. I like dinkins. Reef nutrition and Indo Pacific sea farms.

 

[fishface NJ]

Dinkins Aquatic Gardens

Dinkins Aquatic Gardens sells live phytoplankton, copepods, amphipods, and berghia nudibranchs. We also sell cycled and copepod-seeded live rock and Coral Cane powdered coral food.

dinkinsaquaticgardens.com

https://reefplantation.com is having a sale now and free shipping

 

[MC Blowfish]

I bought mine from Bulk Reef Supply. I bought Algae Barn's pods and phyto.

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Hi there,

If you are looking for something that will provide a good base for your aquarium, keep the sand clean, and keep the ugly critters away, I may be a bit biased, but I recommend our Galaxy pod blend. This blend contains the following species: Tigriopus, Tisbe, Apocyclops, Oithona, and Euterpina. This blend provides your aquarium with not only the pods that clean but also those that are "mouth-friendly," as you were asking for.
Compared to other brands out there, our jars contain far more nauplii, which are juvenile pods. These are the pods that will be able to hide in the rocks and sand and reproduce. Keep in mind that they do need to be fed to establish a healthy population fully. If you have pod consumers in your aquarium, you may also want to add a fresh jar periodically to replenish and provide everyone with a fresh snack. I add a jar once per month to my personal aquariums, and feed every 2-3 days with phytoplankton.

Right now all pods are 20% off, free shipping on orders over $59.

If you have any other questions, I am more than happy to help here, or you can reach out directly to our support team via phone, live chat, or email ([email protected]). We are more than happy to help!

~Sam

 

[Bear22]

Hi there,

If you are looking for something that will provide a good base for your aquarium, keep the sand clean, and keep the ugly critters away, I may be a bit biased, but I recommend our Galaxy pod blend. This blend contains the following species: Tigriopus, Tisbe, Apocyclops, Oithona, and Euterpina. This blend provides your aquarium with not only the pods that clean but also those that are "mouth-friendly," as you were asking for.
Compared to other brands out there, our jars contain far more nauplii, which are juvenile pods. These are the pods that will be able to hide in the rocks and sand and reproduce. Keep in mind that they do need to be fed to establish a healthy population fully. If you have pod consumers in your aquarium, you may also want to add a fresh jar periodically to replenish and provide everyone with a fresh snack. I add a jar once per month to my personal aquariums, and feed every 2-3 days with phytoplankton.

Right now all pods are 20% off, free shipping on orders over $59.

If you have any other questions, I am more than happy to help here, or you can reach out directly to our support team via phone, live chat, or email ([email protected]). We are more than happy to help!

~Sam

Thanks Sam. I appreciate the detailed response. I'll check things out.

 

[BetterJake]

@Dinkins Aquatic Gardens is my favorite hands down, extremely high quality, and top notch people.