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This is what happens when someone just says pods. There is a BIG difference(size wise) between copepods and amphipods. I think the OP means amiphipods and yours are copepods. These same someones post pictures in blue light and ask "what is this on my-I'm a pod newbie. Do you see the pods during the day?
I dumped a couple bottles of Tigr pods in my tank about a month ago and I never see them during the day. However at night, with a flashlight I see hundreds/thousands crawling around on the rocks/sand.
Considering how OP’s pods are “crawling,” I believe they are amphipods which are too large for Mandarins to consume.something that eats pods, do a bit of searching. if you've got a stable breeding pod colony and a decent sized tank this could be a time for a mandarin
i also recommend against buying a fish as a bandaid for a specific problem. get a fish because you want it and have adequately prepared a habitat for it. solve issues with careful research and slow, methodical changes.Considering how OP’s pods are “crawling,” I believe they are amphipods which are too large for Mandarins to consume.
I have an insane amount of pods everywhere in my tank, they’re crawling over some of my Zoas and irritating them, what can I do to lessen the population?
ah, my mistake, thank youConsidering how OP’s pods are “crawling,” I believe they are amphipods which are too large for Mandarins to consume.
Never should get a fish just for pest control. If you get something that both deals with the problem and can be fed after, and care for i, i really don't have a problem (for an example, if you got a harly, you'd have to have a separate tank or something to breed their food en masse)i also recommend against buying a fish as a bandaid for a specific problem. get a fish because you want it and have adequately prepared a habitat for it. solve issues with careful research and slow, methodical changes.
every time i see a harlequin shrimp at the LFS i get sad lol
No problem!ah, my mistake, thank you