How many pods...are enough pods?

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  1. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Leave it in the tank forever. Add pods weekly to monthly depending on how fast they get consumed.
     
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  2. JJL

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    That could be a problem though (Random mesh bag of rocks just sitting there in the tank) LOL
    What is that algae that pods live on?
     
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  3. 1.0reef

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    ORA mandarins eat prepared foods like pellets and frozen maybe you could one of those!
     
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    Chaeto?
     
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  5. 2in10

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    You may need to rinse it once in a while if it gets nasty.
    Pretty much what ever is available.
     
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  6. JJL

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    Yup that is it...forgot the name....
    2in10: I am not ignoring your mesh rock idea, but in a tank as small as mine I think it would look pretty bad :-/
    Thanks for the help though you are always here to answer all my questions: Would this work?
    1st: Add bag of rubble rock w/ mesh for 2 weeks
    2nd: Take out mesh bag and leave the rubble rock in
    3rd add chaeto every week for 1 month
    4th: get mandarin dragonet and continue to add chaeto every month
    Would this work? Or not enough?
    Thanks so much
    JJL
     
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  7. 2in10

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    It could work, on the mesh bag put it behind the rocks
     
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  8. JJL

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    My rocks are against the back of the wall :( I could just put it in the corner though for a couple of weeks...it is worth it for a beautiful fish like the mandarin :)
    I am going to go along with my plan. Do I have to be careful with what type of mesh I use? What size holes should there be and are there any plastics that are not reef safe? I will let you know how it goes and I will probably make a thread :) Thanks again!
    JJL
     
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    I am using a mesh bag that kitchen utensils come in from the store. had it is for a couple of months with no issues yet. I am guessing it is nylon.
     
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  10. JJL

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    Ok I guess if it is food safe, it is reef safe (usually) :)
    I going to start with the first step tomorrow ;)
    JJL
     
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