How to establish copepods in refugium

[NancyT3]

Hi- I have previously added copepods to the DT and to the refugium, but am adding more to refugium. I am also adding in Phytofeast to try to feed the buggers. Here are some questions -- Do I need a light over the refugium? Is it better to seed the refugium or add to DT or do both? still learning and appreciate all your advice on this. Thanks, Nancy

 

[griss]

I use a cheap LED grow light from Amazon over my fuge similar to this. Most refugiums utilize various macroalgae to lower nitrates and phosphates. So, IMO, I would add one. Plus, it will help to grow microalgae in the fuge the the pods can eat.

 

[NancyT3]

I use a cheap LED grow light from Amazon over my fuge similar to this. Most refugiums utilize various macroalgae to lower nitrates and phosphates. So, IMO, I would add one. Plus, it will help to grow microalgae in the fuge the the pods can eat.

Thanks!

 

[griss]

Thanks!

You’re very welcome.