Algagen copepods? Anyone tried these ?

[adamRS80]

I just set up a new tank, I'm looking to get copepods into it as soon as it's cycled. It's a 17 gallon Mr. Aqua and most of my rock was dry rock. I suspect that there are very little if any copepods in my tank. This is my only saltwater tank so I don't have a refugium to get them from. I'm planning to keep a small reef safe wrasse.

Has anyone tried the Algagen Reef Pods copepods in a bottle? Who sells them locally in San Antonio?

Thanks,

Adam

[new2dis]

Hanna at Coral Cove was propagating pods you might wanna check with her.

[Frogman]

Check with Hanna, but there are two other companies I use for Pods.
Getyourpods.com (bogo 1200 pack is a great deal) Get more than one to justify shipping).
and
AQuarium Depot: BUT... Only do this pack when they do the buy one get one free 1000 pod offer. its usually 20.00 and if you add to your cleaning or fuge with a free shipping pack, you wont have to pay the shipping for them.

Hope that helps?!?!

But keep it local if you can and go to Hanna first!

[adamRS80]

Thanks for the replies. I was not aware of Coral Cove, I'd much rather get them locally rather than ship.
Where is Coral Cove located?

[alton]

Coral Cove, 13032 Nacogdoches Rd Ste 206, San Antonio, TX (under the tanning sign)
Call first, I think she is only open on weekends but will open the store if you make an appointment? Maybe someone can correct me if this has changed?

[Frogman]

She has a listed post of hours. It is very minimal during the next couple weeks. I think she is closed every sunday until Christmas.
https://www.facebook.com/coralcovesatx?_rdr=p

Look at her schedule here.

[adamRS80]

Thanks, I will head over there this weekend.

[Frogman]

How did it work out for you? Check out 12_egg_omelette. He is local and has three different futures types. Tell him I sent you. I just ordered from him and I give him full marks. Great pod cutlures


It's in everyone's best interest to take care of those who take care of you. Support a local Veteran!

[adamRS80]

I bought some Tigger Pods from Elegant Reef. Not a good deal compared to buying them from 12_egg_omelette but at the time I didn't know of him. Hopefully some of them will survive long enough to reproduce. They are very orange, lively and I don't think my tiny ocellaris clown or tail-spot blenny will really eat many of them. I'm hoping they will be able to live in my Aquaclear 50 filter. I don't have room for a refugium. I agree with you about supporting locals and will certainly do so next time.

Merry Christmas