Catching Pod's for ID

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  1. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I have some Rather large Pod's that come out at night and would like to catch a few to see if they are safe or not. THe majority are in a large rock that I bought for the GSP that were on them. THe GSP opened up for a short time and have not been seen in a week or so. I assume the problem is either the Pod's or the BristleWorm's that are in the rock. THe Pod's are either,
    Cirolanid species
    Sphaeromatidae Latreille or
    Amphipod's.
    I know how to build a trap for them with a plastic bottle and a glass jar and know how to tell if they are a problem or if they are reef safe.
    What do I bait my trap with?

    Danny
     
    coldshot, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    Do they look like big rollie pollies, like super steriod fleas?

    Mine are about 1/4" and run on their sides, lol.
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    I guess you could bait the trap with a soggy nori sheet, that's where I find mine the most!!!
     
    whippy, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    I hear if they can roll up like a rollie pollie then they are good....if they cant roll up they are bad....
    Danny
     
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  4. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    they run pretty fast so it is hard to tell.
     
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