Will Tigger-Pods reproduce in my tank?

Will Tigger-Pods reproduce in my tank?

Tigger-Pods will reproduce very well in your sump or refugium, especially if they are fed with products that contain large amounts of brown algae.

How long do Tigger-Pods live?

Let the bottle stand at room temp for 2 hours to allow the temperature to rise. The Tigger-Pods can be poured directly into your refugium and/or main tank. They can live several weeks in the bottle, as long as they are fed and the bottle is open to the air.

Are Tigger-Pods copepods?

Because Tigger-Pods (Tigriopus californicus copepods) swim upwards with a stimulating, jerky motion, they are attractive to a wide range of fish like Mandarin dragonets, Seahorses and Pipefish. They are easy to culture and perfect for propagation or restocking refugia.

Do Tigger-Pods eat algae?

Tigger-Pods will reproduce very well in your sump or refugium, especially if they are fed with products that contain large amounts of brown algae. They can also feed a bit on green algae, but it is much harder for them to digest. Phyto-Feast is primarily brown algae and is an excellent feed for all types of copepods.

How big do Tigger-Pods get?

1000-1500 microns
Tigger-Pods are significantly larger than most copepods that come in with live rock. Most such pods are between 300-500 microns, while Tigger-Pods are 1000-1500 microns. It’s difficult to find microplankton in this size range, so Tigger-Pods can be a valuable addition to your reef system.

How do you feed Tigger-Pods?

Tigger-Pods feed on microalgae and we recommend feeding them with Phyto-Feast. Phyto-Feast can be dosed directly into both your refugium and main tank. The recommended feeding rate is 1 TSP per 100 gallons for a display tank without refugium or 1 TSP per 25 gallons when dosing to the refugium.

How often should you add copepods?

Algagen recommends that you add one 8oz bottle of copepods for every 2′ of tank. So a 4ft long tank should get two 8oz bottles to establish a healthy population.

Do Tigger-Pods eat detritus?

Overview of Pod Diversity They feast on detritus, uneaten feed and pest algae, then convert that biomass into more pods. Excess pods are easy and nutritious feed for fish, corals and inverts alike.

What do you feed Tigger-Pods?

How big do Tiger pods get?

Size. Tigger-Pods are significantly larger than most copepods that come in with live rock. Most such pods are between 300-500 microns, while Tigger-Pods are 1000-1500 microns. It’s difficult to find microplankton in this size range, so Tigger-Pods can be a valuable addition to your reef system.