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Advice? Saving pods while cleaning ATS?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Dave, Feb 25, 2018.

  1. Feb 25, 2018 #1
    Dave Des Moines Area

    Dave Experienced Reefkeeper

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    As I was cleaning our algae scrubber today I was amazed at the amount of pods in it but then also wondered how many 100's or 1000's are thrown out when I clean it. There were probably 15-20 clinging to my hand when I was done removing the algae so I dipped my hand in the display to rinse them off for the fish and our school of anthias (and other fish) immediately swarmed them for an impromptu lunch.

    This made me wonder if anyone takes steps to minimize the number of pods that are wasted when cleaning their ATS. Anyone have any tips to share?
     
  2. Feb 25, 2018 #2
    mxrcr

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    Dave, I need those pods
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    Lol
     
  3. Feb 25, 2018 #3
    Roman Cedar Rapids, IA

    Roman Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Shake the screen out in your sump or in your display. I used to have a sea hare who would find it in my tank and do a good number on the screen to clean it overnight.
     
  4. Feb 25, 2018 #4
    Barrett Urbandale, IA

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    I could use those pods as well
     
  5. Mar 7, 2018 #5
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    ^ this, or keep a bucket of water from PWC and drop the screen into it, swish it around good, then clean the screen and come back to the bucket later after it settles out?

    Although, this might not all be necessary because algae mats produce millions of baby copepods on a continuous basis, so while you might be tossing a few thousand down the drain with every harvest, that's only 1% of what is still available. The pods are definitely feeding into your system even without capturing them during a harvest
     

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