My Tigriopus Pod farm diary

[seafarm]

That's not neccessary - it's just necessary for me to put a statement out there regarding the trademark

 

[Western_reefer]

Maybe UV sterilize the diatoms you feed them, to prevent any possibility of infection?

Sterilize them? You mean kill them through a UV Sterilizer?

 

[Western_reefer]

That's not neccessary - it's just necessary for me to put a statement out there regarding the trademark

Oh, ok.

 

[Western_reefer]

That's not neccessary - it's just necessary for me to put a statement out there regarding the trademark

Also, are you the owner of Reef-Nutrition or just work there?

 

[FuEl]

UVB. There are bulbs meant for reptiles which you can buy to emit UVB.

 

[Western_reefer]

UVB. There are bulbs meant for reptiles which you can buy to emit UVB.

Oh, why would I do that when I can just put it out in the sun and they will get plenty of UVB light. lol

 

[GreshamH]

Maybe UV sterilize the diatoms you feed them, to prevent any possibility of infection?

Infection from a diatom? Explain please as they live with diatoms naturally.

 

[GreshamH]

Also, are you the owner of Reef-Nutrition or just work there?

Seafarm is Randy Reed, one of my bosses.

 

[Western_reefer]

Seafarm is Randy Reed, one of my bosses.

Oh, ok. So, what did you mean by UV and feed?

 

[GreshamH]

Two factors in coloration.

 

[TheH]

Isn't it possible for organisms to become infected by their food source, especially if harvested from the wild? I'm just drawing at straws here, your hint was vague.

 

[Western_reefer]

Two factors in coloration.

Oh, so those 2 factors play a role in them coloring up? Soo, I need sunlight and food. You can't tell me what kind of food you use right?

 

[TheH]

How about cyclopeez, that's also red.

 

[rekn]

a good idea would be to stop asking, for greshams sake.



and yes, organisms can be infected by their food. a good point would be you eating rotten food.

 

[GreshamH]

Isn't it possible for organisms to become infected by their food source, especially if harvested from the wild? I'm just drawing at straws here, your hint was vague.

Nope, your were right about drawing straws. It has nothing to do with being infected

While I am being vague, this information is available via the internet

FWIW it's been 5 or so years since Tigger-Podsâ„¢ have been harvested from the wild and they are as red as you'll ever see Tigriopus californicus.

 

[Western_reefer]

Can Tigriopus Pods digest Nannochloropsis oculata phytoplankton?

 

[Western_reefer]

Here is some good info about Tigriopus Pods.
http://www.answers.com/topic/tigriopus-californicus

 

[flying_dutchman]

You may be interested in this:
http://books.google.com/books?id=C8...vitamin B copepods&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false

 

[flying_dutchman]

UV light helps with vitamin D absorption (UVB especially), maybe that is what makes them red?

 

[Western_reefer]

Got my 150 micro net this morning to catch the Tigger pods! :dance: