Copepods
How do I store copepods?
While we strongly encourage you to introduce all of your copepods into your system when you acquire them as this will be a healthier option than storing, we understand sometimes the circumstances may not allow that and so in this article we'll be ...
Will Shrimp Eat Copepods?
Copepods have almost become a staple of the marine aquarium systems, serving as (1) algivorous and detritivorous members of the clean-up crew and (2) providing a self-supplying, nutritious live food source for the most finicky corals and small reef ...
Will my filtration / pumps kill the Copepods?
A lot of hobbyists, especially those with a mandarin or other finicky fish, find themselves concerned that their pumps or filtration system will kill copepods, causing a smaller population. Is this something you should be worried about, or is it ...
What is the best way to add Copepods to my tank?
Many hobbyists are seeing the benefits of adding copepods to their aquariums. Whether it is to control algae, cleanup detritus, feed finicky fish, or all three, many hobbyists, beginner and experienced alike, want copepods in their aquariums. If ...
What Do You Feed Copepods in a Refugium?
There are lots of reasons why you may want to have copepods in your aquarium. Maybe you want to feed a mandarin dragonet. Maybe you want the copepods to feed corals. Maybe you need help with detritus control. Maybe its several different reasons, but ...
What Do Copepods Feed On?
Copepods are Nature’s trophic intermediaries. That is, they transfer nutrients and food energy from lower (e.g. plants) to higher (e.g. carnivores) levels in the food chain. This also happens to make them nearly indispensable in aquarium systems, ...
How Long Does it Take for Copepods to Reproduce?
When hobbyists add copepods to their aquarium for the first time, they often want to know how long it will take the copepods to significantly grow in population. Whether you are simply curious or need to feed a starving fish, this article will ...
How do I know if my Copepods arrived alive?
If you regularly order copepods, you are probably pretty good at determining if your copepods are alive or not. However, if you ordered copepods for the first time or are considering ordering copepods, you may wonder, "how do I know if my copepods ...
Do Copepods Need Light?
Let’s start by making one thing clear: There are no animals that “need” light in the way that photosynthetic organisms do. Only plants and certain microbes are capable of performing photosynthesis (“photosynthetic” corals and clams, don’t need light, ...
Are Copepods a Good Sign?
There are tons of little critters and creatures that can make their way into your aquarium. Some are good, others are neutral, and some are very bad. Some will help keep your aquarium clean, while others will feast on your corals. It can be hard to ...
Amphipods Are Not Copepods
Copepods and amphipods are both "pods", but they are very different animals. Although copepods are arguably more popular, there are still those that seek out amphipods. Using microcrustaceans to feed your aquarium and keep your aquarium is great, ...
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How do I Acclimate my Copepods?
Hobbyists are often told to carefully acclimate new additions to their aquarium. Fish and inverts such as snails and shrimp need to be acclimate (corals do not), but what about copepods? Are you supposed to drip acclimate them or float them? Do they ...
Will my filtration / pumps kill the Copepods?
A lot of hobbyists, especially those with a mandarin or other finicky fish, find themselves concerned that their pumps or filtration system will kill copepods, causing a smaller population. Is this something you should be worried about, or is it ...
How do I store copepods?
While we strongly encourage you to introduce all of your copepods into your system when you acquire them as this will be a healthier option than storing, we understand sometimes the circumstances may not allow that and so in this article we'll be ...
Are Copepods a Good Sign?
There are tons of little critters and creatures that can make their way into your aquarium. Some are good, others are neutral, and some are very bad. Some will help keep your aquarium clean, while others will feast on your corals. It can be hard to ...
Why is My Chaeto Brittle or Crumbling?
Growing macroalgae in your aquarium as part of your filtration system can prove to be very beneficial. Macroalgae such as chaeto can help with nutrient export, gas exchange, providing a habitat for copepods, and cleaning the water of harmful ...