Breeding pods

[putemup]

I'm considering setting up a small system (5gallons or less) in order to breed my own amphipods. To confirm mandrian and scooter bleenies will eat these things correct?

The question that I have is:
1. What do I need to have in the system for them to survive?
2.what will I need to feed them
3.Can I use this same system as a quarantine system for my fish?

Thanks

 

[jc_k]

1.) my system is a 1 gallon bodle with Airpump.
2.) I grow phyoplankton and feed that to them.
3.) I defienetly would not use the same system for a qt.

 

[putemup]

What type of substrate will I need for them? Live rock? Lights? Heater ect?

 

[jc_k]

I don't have anything in mine. I guess it might help to put a small piece of LR in with them.

 

[jrhunter0000]

Many breed them in their sump. Have plenty of live rock and algae. Hiding spots are key.

 

[heathlindner25]

Mandarins usually eat copepods not amphipods

 

[putemup]

My intentions were to breed amphipods for mandarins to eat. If mandarins don't eat amphipods, what do they eat?

Also who or what eats amphipods? What purpose would amphipods have in a tank?

 

[heathlindner25]

Wrasse love amphipods

 

[heathlindner25]

Bgcoop8784;958153 wrote: I like this set-up, I don't have one, but it's on my list of things to do.
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Good article