chaeto, pods...

[sigshane]

Other than for a mandarin, is there any other reason why I might want to put chaeto into my sump 'fuge?

Are copepods beneficial to a tank without a mandarin in there? I ask because after researching the mandarin, my tank (65g) may not be suited for one after all. I'd hate to get one just to watch it be unhappy.

Shane

 

[wbrown]

nutrient export would be the other driving factor. Pods will also feed your inverts, and fish will munch 'em too if they run across one.

 

[sigshane]

thanks for your reply.

 

[lifestudent]

Having pods in a system also adds biodiversity that will also be a benefit to corals.

The newly hatched pods oftentimes are small enough to be a very good food source for SPSs and LPS corals.

Lastly, depending on the species, they'll eat detritus and microalgae.

 

[sigshane]

yeah - the more I read about 'em, they more I like the idea of having them in there.