What eats copepods?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by n1sm0r, Jun 19, 2009.

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  1. rayjay

    rayjay Gigas Clam

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    Are you sure they are copepods?
    Most copepods don't crawl on the substrate and are so small you wouldn't notice them anyway.
    Pelagic ones swim in the water column and benthic ones will crawl and swim amongst the rocks where there is some protection.
     
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  3. Takara

    Takara Astrea Snail

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    I've seen my clown, 6line, and damsel eat them.... oh yea and my mandarin..