The effects of the rapid decrease of copepods...

[Iphantom]

does anyone have any opinions on what if any the effect of the rapid decrease of copepods due to the addition of my scooter bleeny will be?

I was thinking of giving back to my friend because i am worried about the effects on my tank

 

but on the other hand even if I cant keep him alive at least he will be living out his life in a nice reef tank and not the crappy tanks at the lfs or someone Else's fish only tank

 

hopefully adding a fuge and amphipod culture will sustain his life

 

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any ways what are your thoughts about the original question?

if they are negative then I will give him to a friend of mine who has a bigger reef-and get a clown

 

what do you think?

thanks

-Matt

[MrConclusion]

No bad effect, as long as there's something the blenny can/will eat in the future.

[mattie]

no negaitve effects to have an ultra low pod pop

untill you get everthing up and running you can get some live brine from the lfs and suppliment him 1-2 brine with a dropper 3-6 times a day just to keep him feed if he will at least eat em

that will show a good sign for his survival

[Korbin]

One thing I have noticed:

 

After adding a pod-munching fish, I notice an almost clear, fluffy layer of scum on my rocks. Like an algae. I think the pods eat that stuff.

[birdman204]

If you get a fuge, it wont be seeded for at least 2 weeks to be somewhat productive. But if the scoot does eat other things, you should be fine.