A Saltwater Smorgasbord: Using The Ultimate EcoPack by Kenneth WingerterThough they are nowhere near as ecologically complex as actual, wild coral reefs, reef aquaria can be incredibly complicated and downright tricky to maintain in a “natural” manner. To be fair, reef aquarists have to sustain a precarious balance between underfeeding to the point of deprivation and overfeeding to the point of feculent nastiness. Waste products must be eliminated as efficiently as possible. All the while, the biological community is ever changing–mostly growing–making it a constant challenge to feed the many, diverse animals just the right amount of the right item. Perhaps the easiest and surest way to provide ample, nutritious food to your reef animals whilst generating the least amount of rubbish is to use minimally processed or (even better yet) live foods such as those found in the Ultimate EcoPack. A well-preserved natural food item typically produces less waste, is quite nourishing and is palatable to a wide range of organisms. But live foods carry the distinction of being 100% intact nutritionally and are even more appetizing. And, arguably most important of all, many live foods actually reduce waste. Wait, live foods can reduce the build-up of wastes in the tank? Some live foods, yes! And this applies to both dissolved and particulate wastes. In this respect, these organisms–primarily tiny plankton–help to control nutrient levels, thereby helping to curb the growth of nuisance algae. Additionally, some even consume nuisance algae! Bearing all of this in mind, AlgaeBarn brings the entire base of the marine food pyramid to your tank on a platter with the Ultimate EcoPack. This truly unique, cost-effective package offers a virtual buffet of select items for your detritivores and planktivores alike: PNS YelloSno, a suspension feed that simulates marine snow. PNS ProBio, a live phototrophic bacterioplankton. OceanMagik, a four-species blend of live phytoplankton. EcoPods, a four-species mix of copepods. No other reef aquarium food package presents a gathering as comprehensive and dynamic as the Ultimte EcoPack. Together, this cohort satisfies the dietary needs of your most demanding reef denizens from the most specialized corals to the finickiest small fishes. Gooey goodness Many marine suspension feeders are adapted for collecting and consuming particulate organic matter. Mainly heavily mineralized leftovers, this material tends not to be very high in nutritive value. Marine snow is a very notable exception to that. Essentially, marine snow is formed from particles of poorly degradable organic debris (e.g. chitin-rich fragments of dead copepod exoskeletons) that have become colonized by nutritious microbes. These suspended particles grow, and then sink out of suspension, as they stick together. Biological activity on these miniscule particles can become intense enough to deplete oxygen over their surfaces. This leaves an ideal microhabitat for purple non-sulfur bacteria (PNSB), which actually prefer anoxic conditions. Each dose of PNS YelloSno™ simulates a marine snowfall. Made with a natural chitinous material that is colonized with live PNSB, this product is flash pasteurized to lock in its wholesomeness (protein, B vitamins and amino acids) and preserve its partially photofermented state. Particle sizes range from infinitesimal (e.g. individual heat-deactivated microbial cells) to huge (e.g. flocculated clumps). While in suspension, it is consumed by animals ranging from soft corals to tube worms; when settled into the sediments it is consumed by copepods, sand-sifting sea cucumbers, etc. Going pro Aside from containing purple non-sulfur bacteria (Rhodopseudomonas palustris), the PNS ProBio™ found in the EcoPack differs significantly from the above. Firstly, this is a live culture, capable of establishing itself in the water column, in the sand bed and even within the guts of animals (as a probiotic). Further, the bacteria it contains exist mainly as free-living, highly motile bacterioplankton. R. palustris is well-known by aquaculturists for its nutritional, as well as probiotic, benefits. Not only is it quite rich in protein but it also produces copious amounts of color-enhancing carotenoids such as astaxanthin. These very tiny cells are a perfect food for fine filter-feeders ranging from sponges to certain copepods (especially Oithona). But that’s not all. PNSB are proven to remove ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and phosphate as well as dissolved and particulate organics (e.g. detritus) in both aerobic and anaerobic parts of the aquarium system. The more you feed, the cleaner the tank! In the green Tropical coral reef waters are characteristically oligotrophic (i.e. nutrient-poor). They thus have limited phytoplanktonic productivity, which is why they are so clear. Despite the relatively low natural abundance of phyto in reef waters (much of which is actually washed in from offshore habitats with the tides), it is a critically important component of reef animal diets, and is included in the EcoPack. This is because it is so rich in essential vitamins and fatty acids. Just like on a natural reef, phyto is quickly consumed in a heavily stocked reef aquarium and should be replenished regularly. Despite the fact that phyto is such a precious commodity, some phytoplanktivores are quite selective (e.g. for cell size) about the types they will eat. On top of that, different phyto species have different (and not quite complete) nutritional profiles. To solve this issue, AlgaeBarn developed OceanMagik. This live feed is a blend of microalgae selected for complimentary sizes and nutritional content (Nannochloropsis gaditana, Tetraselmis sp., Isochrysis galbana and Thalassiosira weissflogii). An added benefit of dosing OceanMagic is that this live product takes up dissolved nutrients such as nitrate, phosphate and silicate from the system water as it grows. A food that cleans up after itself! Stuck in the middle Regarded as the most abounding animals in the ocean, copepods are ecologically indispensable for their role as food chain middlemen. As key trophic intermediaries, they facilitate the linear trophic transfer of nutrients and food energy from the base towards higher parts of the food pyramid. That is, many vital compounds they consume (fatty acids, carotenoids, etc.) may be passed on to the animals (planktivorous fishes, stony corals, etc.) that eat them. Though they all might just look like teeny bugs to us, copepods are so diverse in form and behavior that it is common for multiple species to occupy rather specialized niches in the same habitat. This correspondingly supports a greater range of zooplanktivores. Hence EcoPods! EcoPods is a live seed culture in the ultimate ecopack that contains two cyclopoid (Apocyclops and Oithona) and two harpacticoid (Tigriopus and Tisbe) copepod species. The two species representing each group are of different size classes. The tiny planktonic larvae of both types serve as an excellent food for many corals. The adult cyclopoids, which also are largely planktonic in habit, satisfy the needs of larger zooplanktivores (for example, fishes such as anthias, chromis, etc.). The adult harpacticoids, which are benthic in habit, satisfy the needs of animals that hunt small crustaceans on the seafloor (mandarins, for example); they additionally contribute to your clean-up crew, devouring detritus and film algae. In practice Absolutely, the live copepods in EcoPods effectively transfer the nutriment of PNS YelloSno, PNS ProBio and OceanMagik to the fish, corals and other zooplanktivores in your tank. By helping to control dissolved nutrients levels and nuisance algae growth, they promote a cleaner, healthier aquarium environment. This makes the Ultimate EcoPack more than just a “combo” package; it’s an entire, synergistic, living chunk of the marine food web readymade for your captive reef. What makes it “ultimate” is that no other pack comes close to meeting so many of your reef animals’ dietary needs so naturally and so effectively. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be enhanced or improved! For a full-on reef feeding frenzy, order a side of Nano Brine with your next Ultimate EcoPack. Gutload the brine shrimp by soaking them in a gallon of tank water with doses of PNS ProBio and OceanMagic (remember to add the air stone!) for one hour before adding to the tank. Also, go ahead and enrich all of your prepared foods with probiotics by soaking them in PNS ProBio for a minute or two before use. The possibilities of cool Ultimate EcoPack feeding hacks–as multiplex as this package is–are virtually endless.
noeevanf says March 21, 2020 at 2:28 am Recently ordered the echo pack! Looking forward to supplementing my tank with live phyto and pods! Reply
Kirsten L. Bailey says January 28, 2021 at 4:22 pm The copepods in my tank are amazing to watch. My wrasse loves them too! Reply
Hector says November 7, 2021 at 5:18 pm Been trying to get my copepods to continue multiplying but no look might add more media and see if that helps
James Hamilton says October 22, 2021 at 1:11 pm I would like to try this when I have my algae in check Reply
James Hamilton says October 22, 2021 at 1:11 pm I would like to try this when I have my algae in check Reply
Trudy S. says March 23, 2021 at 7:48 am I might have t try this stuff! Sounds like a lot of benefits in it. Reply
Gerardo Barbaro Santamarina says October 26, 2020 at 3:11 pm Makes a huge difference when you use the refugium kit, great product. Reply
kyemyeng roh says December 9, 2020 at 11:34 pm i just set up a new reef tank for first time!! would love to start a refugium!!! Reply
naturesknott says January 19, 2021 at 11:57 am I’ve bought purple algae before and it’s incredible! Reply
Daniel Lenger says January 21, 2021 at 3:57 pm Awesome! I find phyto sooo much easier to culture than I ever thought previously Reply
John King says February 12, 2021 at 9:59 am I recently got that same pack.. I have so many lil critters swimming around in my tanks now.. this pack is awesome Reply
teddy97711 says February 15, 2021 at 9:33 pm Just ordered mine! Excited to see how my tank reacts! Reply
thayer yasin says March 23, 2021 at 7:12 pm Already did I see my mandarin just going crazy picking at the rock Reply
Sandy says March 30, 2021 at 12:58 pm Everything I receive from Algeebarn proves itself worthwhile. I am a follower and customer for life, Sandy Reply
William Ludwig says August 23, 2021 at 1:58 pm You will love, and so will the tank, what it will do for the tank. Reply
Natalie Muncy says October 9, 2021 at 10:30 am Shopping for them right now. Trying to establish a healthy colony in our tank. Here’s hoping! Reply
Rhett Unbehagen says October 11, 2021 at 6:04 pm Hopefully going to try it soon, what Size is your tank? Reply
Lori Litovsky says May 11, 2020 at 2:18 pm Live algae barn. Always use their pods to seed and reestablish a pod population. Thanks!! Reply
Kaylie says May 11, 2020 at 2:21 pm I’ve added pods to my tank twice now, once from Algaebarn and once from another reef clean up crew site. My fish enjoyed feeding on the pods and I did notice a slight initial reduction in algae for the week following. Definitely appreciate learning more about the various possible methods of making my tank more self-sustaining! Reply
Kaylie says May 11, 2020 at 2:21 pm I’ve added pods to my tank twice now, once from Algaebarn and once from another reef clean up crew site. My fish enjoyed feeding on the pods and I did notice a slight initial reduction in algae for the week following. Definitely appreciate learning more about the various possible methods of making my tank more self-sustaining! Reply
sdpyle says May 31, 2021 at 9:55 pm The pods have seeded my tank well. Couldn’t be happier with them. Reply
Kevin says May 11, 2020 at 6:54 pm I’ve tried live phytoplankton, and it was very helpful. I’ll definitely have to consider this pack. Reply
dragonprincess74008 says July 6, 2020 at 10:15 pm Definitely looking forward to trying pods soon! Reply
Jared Friedrich says May 14, 2020 at 5:55 am This was a good read, nice to learn a lot more about what you actually putting into your tank. Reply
dakota snover says May 18, 2020 at 2:32 pm I use your products at home and at the store I work at, great company Reply
themarqker says May 18, 2020 at 5:50 pm My fish love pods and they last for weeks inside the rocks and tank sand! Reply
Jean Pattison says May 20, 2020 at 9:38 am Once my tank is really p and running I will be using this. Reply
Steven Engle Jr says May 25, 2020 at 1:22 pm Just starting up my 45 frag tank so hopefully these help out! Reply
Christopher C Poynter says May 31, 2020 at 12:33 pm I’ve got a population of copepods, but I’d like to increase the diversity of species! Reply
pumas0511 says June 2, 2020 at 1:50 am I believe in keeping a reef aquarium the closest to a natural conditions, and I love all the products that Algaebarn offers to the reefing community. And this is my place to go. Thanks. Reply
Seb says June 8, 2020 at 2:44 pm I wish I could get this sadly they would die before they reached Australia! Reply
Isai Baltazar says June 15, 2020 at 3:31 pm I use to have a 30 gallon fish tank solely for pods… the good ol days Reply
Juan says June 15, 2020 at 10:55 pm Hey thanks for the information and just want to know if this help reduce nitrates Reply
Laura Strait says June 16, 2020 at 3:49 am Just ordered some and it makes all the difference for our reef tanks’ happiness, ready for more! Reply
Karl Mayfield says June 16, 2020 at 8:41 am Just started my Chaeto in a LED Media reactor hoping for great things, love natural nutrient removal. Go Algae Barn Reply
Robert Palmer says June 17, 2020 at 11:21 am Newbie!! someone gave me chaeto and it is rare? looks like grapes on vines? added pods and 16 oz.of the live phyto over the coarse of the last month Ive only a hand full of small coral frags yet….what a huge project !! Parameters and water top off !! WOW!! lots of work! 100 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump… all DIY …. lots to convert and deal with… Especially the Cost of LIGHTING!! Reply
michaelbotzenmayer says June 21, 2020 at 4:24 am What’s the dosing for the yellow snow and pro bio? Lifespan? Reply
Colin Klimowski says June 23, 2020 at 5:35 am I’ve loved my EcoPacks so much so far. Great combo of pod species. Reply
Josimar Chali says June 24, 2020 at 4:17 am 1st order is in! I’m so excited for my package to arrive!! I heard nothing but the best from AlgaeBarn Reply
Matthew Lunsford says June 26, 2020 at 3:05 pm Ordered some pods for my refugium. Patiently waiting Reply
Stephen Torres says June 29, 2020 at 4:22 pm Looking forward to ordering the Ecopack and didn’t realize all the benefits of marine snow. Have pods growing in a side tank at the moment, but excited to guyload them with the oceanmagik, so my scooter gets all the benefits of his favorite meal! Reply
Dena Akbar says June 30, 2020 at 10:27 am This was a good read, nice to learn a lot more about what you actually putting into your tank. Reply
Vickie L Couturier says July 13, 2020 at 1:32 am this is something that ive been interesting in trying,so im happy to be reading more about it Reply
Brandon Baumann says July 13, 2020 at 4:13 pm Currently have dosed my tank with eco pods and regular feedings of phytoplankton. Everything seems to be thriving but hard to tell if the pods are thriving or not. Reply
Ricardo Curiel says July 13, 2020 at 9:40 pm New to the reef hobby world! Thanks to coralfish12g for the educational and helpful video on the refugium setup. I hope I win this weeks contest to try out the pods everyone seems to enjoy! Thank you algaebarn! Reply
Rebecca Cooper Brown says July 20, 2020 at 1:42 pm Just curious, once the algae is gone do you still need to have algae eaters in your tank? Very informative about live algae eaters just didn’t see anything about needing to keep them all the time. Thank you! Reply
Joaquin Diaz says July 26, 2020 at 12:16 am Oh man, can’t wait to pick this up. I had no idea about the synergy between all these different products. Love it. Reply
Debra Quick-Jones says August 3, 2020 at 1:34 pm It is great having a reliable company to buy live tank foods from! Reply
christine m philpott says August 3, 2020 at 2:32 pm my corals and fish love pods and pods do a great clean up job Reply
tcraddockjr says August 3, 2020 at 4:06 pm New to the saltwater world, just ordered my refugium start up kit.. Can’t wait ti receive.. Reply
markfmvl says August 3, 2020 at 7:14 pm I definitely need swimming copapods. the pack sounds good but seems a little pricy. Reply
Andreas John says August 10, 2020 at 2:26 pm Is Ocean Magik still okay after a 4-5 months of being in the fridge? Reply
Ryan says August 10, 2020 at 6:24 pm I normally go for the 4800 pods havent used the eco pods yet definitely on my next purchase Reply
Jason Haughey says August 13, 2020 at 6:01 am Very thorough info. I had been concerned that phyto was increasing phos/no3, but this post cleared that up. Thank you! Reply
dcmartinpc says August 14, 2020 at 3:15 pm Anxiously awaiting my second order! Need to seed more tanks! Reply
Marcelo says August 17, 2020 at 5:26 pm Starting a new tank and would love to start loading up with some of this. Nice packages Reply
Linda says August 17, 2020 at 7:04 pm Just ordered first time looking forward to arrival of pod kit! Reply
Wolfthefallen says August 19, 2020 at 6:33 am Been using ecopods for a few months now, let me tell you my refugium and tank is full of these pods now. My wrasse is going nuts every day trying to keep their population down, she swears its her soul purpose in life. Reply
Edward Ullrich says August 19, 2020 at 7:15 am This why your site is so fantastic. Great information and very informative. and thanks for helping our reef tanks look so great! Reply
Raegan says August 24, 2020 at 10:03 am Just ordered pods for my upgraded tank. Great giveaway! Reply
Nikolas Sova-Rayas says August 24, 2020 at 1:29 pm Love the clam and copepods are high quality. My fish enjoy the ulva!!! Reply
Ronald Geisler says August 24, 2020 at 1:35 pm Great products. Perfect place to start your refugium. Reply
Bobby Daniels says August 24, 2020 at 1:55 pm Been trying to culture my own phyto for a bit but I’ve crashed 3 so far and kept one goin Reply
Michael Rodrigues says August 26, 2020 at 3:40 pm Going to have a happy healthy reef with this kit. Time to start building my population before I add the mandarin. Reply
TJ Gibson says August 31, 2020 at 1:53 pm soon as i buy all the rest of my fish and inverts im hoping to make an order for some macro algea and pods but im in Canada and the cold weathers coming fast so hoping i can really soon :O Reply
TJ Gibson says August 31, 2020 at 1:55 pm Soon as i finish buying all my fish and inverts ,I am hoping to be able to make an order for some macro aglea and pods , but im in canada and the cold weather is coming fast ,so im hoping real soon :O Reply
Rusty says August 31, 2020 at 2:08 pm Ordered some Macro Algae, came fast and packaged well. Took a big whif and almost gagged. Dont smell the sea lettuce LOL. Reply
Tanner Funai says September 1, 2020 at 3:28 am AlgaeBarn Rocks! Love your Pioneer Pods, 5280 pods, and the upcoming CADE tanks… Can’t wait to try your OceanMagik Phytoplankton! Reply
MastaMind82 says September 3, 2020 at 3:25 pm Once my fuge is up and running, this shall be added Reply
jessica Duncan says September 7, 2020 at 10:55 am .y copepods I got in my refugium kit are doing great! Reply
mterry9239 says September 14, 2020 at 5:43 pm I started using these products about 2 years ago. Since I have gone all natural, i have had great success. Dosing 3oz every 2 days of Phyto, (which by the way is THE best on the market), i have kept algae in check and parameters all in the green zone day in and day out. Thanks AlgaeBarn! You all are the greatest. Reply
David hatfield says September 16, 2020 at 10:25 am Love using your pods! My tank has never been healthier Reply
Brian says September 19, 2020 at 5:07 am Just Added some becteria and yellow sno combo pack in my reef tank and would have to say it’s a great buy ! Reply
Mark Powell says September 19, 2020 at 6:26 am My tank comes to live when I put there pods in . Supper nice Reply
Robert Smartt says September 22, 2020 at 7:29 am Thanks for the info. I hope my tank only gets more diverse. Reply
Elli Hayes says September 25, 2020 at 3:09 pm Can’t wait to try your products. I have heard so many good things about your products! Reply
Andrew says September 28, 2020 at 3:32 pm Wondering if daily dosage is limited based on how many inhabitants in a given aquarium eat the pods? Reply
Kevin Weisen says October 6, 2020 at 5:24 am My next change in my tank will be to try these products and hope for results that I can share. Reply
Steve Ricketts says October 8, 2020 at 6:56 am This stuff changed my tank from constant headache to enjoyable! Reply
Steve Ricketts says October 8, 2020 at 6:56 am This stuff changed my tank from constant headache to enjoyable! Reply
Don says October 9, 2020 at 12:16 pm It is getting towards that time to start my pod population! Reply
Don Edwards says October 9, 2020 at 12:17 pm It is almost time to start my pod population. I am excited about this product. Reply
7aquamom says November 4, 2020 at 8:16 am I have the pleasure of not only being in the hobby but working in the hobby ! My customers as well as my self love the pod packs! Reply
Ricardo says November 5, 2020 at 8:40 am great info thank you. I’m looking forward to purchasing this combo ? Reply
Cody Fisher says November 10, 2020 at 10:54 am as dave chappelle would say…. got any of them packs???? Reply
Cody Fisher says November 10, 2020 at 10:54 am as dave chappelle would say…. got any of them packs???? Reply
Leo says November 10, 2020 at 11:12 am I add pods to all my tanks. I should probably start adding phyto, then I might not need to keep adding pods! Reply
ron0510 says November 18, 2020 at 8:23 am I have ordered pods a couple times and they’re awesome! Keeps my fish happy and helps keep my tank clean. Reply
Jennifer Lye says November 23, 2020 at 7:05 pm I use this regularly and have seen a huge difference since I started. Reply
Robert Gutsch says December 11, 2020 at 8:24 am Thank you guys for all your doing for the community Reply
Michael Cromley says December 13, 2020 at 9:26 am Great blog post, very informative. I want as much micro biodiversity in my tank as possible Reply
Kale says January 9, 2021 at 6:55 pm Great info. Really helped to clear up what snow and probio are and their differences…. at least for me. Reply
Mark Vega says January 19, 2021 at 1:53 pm would like to try out the ecopods for my new tank heared good story’s about you guys Reply
Heather says January 22, 2021 at 1:54 pm I need to start looking at these packs more. Never bought one before. Reply
Carol Mauch says January 25, 2021 at 5:46 pm It is nice to see a bundle! I like your pods so far! Reply
Jerry B says January 26, 2021 at 9:00 am Sorry…very noob question… When I used to feed frozen food back in the day, I would soak small pieces in a little tank water and just feed with a small eye dropper. Is this still common practice or is everyone using something mechanical now? (Doser?) For as amazingly well as my corals did back when I last had a tank (20 years ago) I feel like I’m only qualified to parent a couple of goldfish now. LOL Reply
Tyler Smith says February 1, 2021 at 4:38 pm Looks like a good thing to have on hand for a varied diet for the fish. Reply
Cassi Hannon says February 1, 2021 at 6:21 pm Just starting another new reef tank. Definitely will add this to my must haves! Reply
Jennifer Whitaker says February 1, 2021 at 11:53 pm Adding phyto made a huge difference in my coral growth rate and overall openness and color. Definitely buying more! Reply
Tony says February 9, 2021 at 12:26 pm I will need to consider this when I upgrade to a bigger tank soon Reply
harry-7258 says February 9, 2021 at 3:04 pm received another shipment of pods. The fish are happy! Reply
Jacob Gricar says February 10, 2021 at 11:09 am I’m debating on getting this but not sure if it’s needed for my tank. Love the package though Reply
Chris says February 18, 2021 at 8:26 am How long can the phyto last in the fridge after opening ? Reply
Werner Wellmann says March 2, 2021 at 11:24 am Any suggestions on the use of the PNS, first time! Reply
jenachristicarter says March 9, 2021 at 11:47 am This is a great article! Who knew about probiotics for the tank inhabitants? I didnt until reading this! Thank you Algae Barn for sharing this great information. Reply
BRANDON JARDINE says March 11, 2021 at 4:37 pm Hopefully I can win the free drawing and get my tank seeded lol Reply
BRANDON JARDINE says March 11, 2021 at 4:37 pm Hopefully I can win the free drawing and get my tank seeded lol Reply
Chris Kerr says March 17, 2021 at 6:09 pm Haven’t fed my pods before. Good info to know! I’ll try some phytoplankton now! Reply
Dana Hernandez says March 22, 2021 at 9:42 pm Pods are awesome lil DUDES !! I have a baby I need to feed ready to restart my autoship!! Reply
Clinton DeVine says March 25, 2021 at 2:27 pm Looking forward to ordering the Ultimate Ecopack to help make my Reef more self sufficient and healthy. Reply
Christopher Andrew Catherman says March 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm I wanna get some stuff from here for my tank soon! ? Reply
Robert Escher says March 29, 2021 at 7:20 pm Been using pods for over six years and love eco pods Reply
Bob Seyfarth says March 30, 2021 at 10:18 am Get your Pods here! Get your Pods here! They’re living the good life in the refugium, but don’t last long when they go on vacation in the display tank! Reply
Jolene says March 30, 2021 at 1:07 pm It is so important to have biodiversity in your aquarium. I am happy that you are a reliable, pathogen free source. Reply
ambermarie714 says April 6, 2021 at 9:08 am I just seeded my tank with pods and have been dosing the ocean magik phyto and so far so good. I will definitely need to check out these other products as well!! Reply
Benjamin Priest says April 15, 2021 at 5:28 pm I think my tank will benefit from a few of these products! Reply
Corey says April 19, 2021 at 4:21 pm Not sure what to say, I’m just here to win a free things of pods ? Reply
Cliff Burmeister says April 20, 2021 at 10:19 pm Thoughts on eco pack vs regular 5280? This pack looks great! Reply
matthewcantu88 says April 26, 2021 at 12:23 pm It’s insane how much these products can and will improve tanks. So cool they can be utilized in different ways too. Reply
joshuameadows989 says May 13, 2021 at 1:39 pm How eazy is it to Aquaculture these pod Whith the poseidon’s Reef system i got 3 of them Reply
Craig Hammer says May 17, 2021 at 5:21 pm Just received my shipment notice, waiting impatiently! Reply
Heather O'Sullivan says May 18, 2021 at 5:23 am Great information. I have been using the marine snow and ocean Magik. Will have to look further into this. Reply
David Ekers says May 21, 2021 at 7:24 pm This may be the easiest way to get my softy tank that I’m starting off to a good start. I think that bacteria dosing is the future of coral nutrition. Reply
lunacos.inc says May 22, 2021 at 10:54 pm I’ve heard such great things about these products, I can’t wait to get my hands on a kit to be able to help my own saltwater ecosystem!! Reply
Claire Smith says May 31, 2021 at 10:43 am Love the eco pack. My colony is thriving. Algae barn is the best. Reply
Claire Smith says May 31, 2021 at 10:43 am Love the eco pack. My colony is thriving. Algae barn is the best. Reply
branngarybeary says June 8, 2021 at 11:19 am Plan to try it out, in the future. Everything from here… has worked great! Reply
branngarybeary says June 8, 2021 at 11:25 am Algae barn always has the best products. My BTA loves you! Reply
Christopher Loop says June 29, 2021 at 6:25 pm I got my first tank set up, cycled, and ready. Thank you algae barn Reply
mrk_binder says July 12, 2021 at 11:07 am My tank is doing so much better since I have been adding OCEANMAGIK. My SPS have colors are amazing and my LPS coral are fat and colorful. Thank you #Algaebarn Reply
PHIRANY SUN says August 24, 2021 at 12:13 am Very good to learn deeper about why the products are grouped together. I will be purchasing! Reply
PHIRANY SUN says August 31, 2021 at 8:54 am I Now that I placed my order I am going to dive deeper on in to the knowledge on how to use this to my tanks benefits. Reply
zergling67 says September 12, 2021 at 2:08 am So what’s the difference between ecopods and the 5280? Reply
Alicia white says September 17, 2021 at 9:55 pm So I ordered from algaebarn for the first time just last week, and I can honestly say they shipped my items pretty quick, the packing was very neat and I love all the items i ordered. Reply
Alicia white says September 17, 2021 at 9:55 pm So I ordered from algaebarn for the first time just last week, and I can honestly say they shipped my items pretty quick, the packing was very neat and I love all the items i ordered. Reply
dchoma says September 18, 2021 at 4:31 am Sounds great – I’ll be sure to get this next time I order. Reply
William Deng says September 28, 2021 at 3:35 am Can’t wait to populate my new 50gal with copepods! Reply
William Deng says September 28, 2021 at 3:36 am Cant wait to populate my new 50gal reef tank full of copepods for a Mandarin goby!! Reply
Natalie Muncy says October 9, 2021 at 10:35 am I’ll be purchasing these today, a great start to our little ecosystem for our saltwater tank! Reply
Rhett Unbehagen says October 11, 2021 at 6:09 pm This is my first ever saltwater tank and I’m hoping to get everything done right by adding in some ecopods Reply
Brandon Bauman says October 12, 2021 at 2:38 pm It is so easy to forget about the things we cannot see that are part of this hobby. This is good information and a great reminder! Reply
Michael Star Bailey says October 24, 2021 at 10:08 am Just got Maxima clams, excited for the combo kit! Reply
Jennifer Zomick says October 26, 2021 at 8:25 am Can’t wait to order my first monthly subscription! Reply
JAMES A HAMILTON says November 2, 2021 at 8:41 am I have not tried this pack yet but look forward too. I did just try the mandarin feeding kit and my little fish loves it. Reply
Jordan says November 6, 2021 at 7:51 pm Which pod pack would work best to feed mandarinfish daily? Reply
Kokass Angeles says November 8, 2021 at 4:16 pm Room temperature is fine for PNS ProBio. Does this mean it can be put into a container and dosed directly from it (or the bottle itself)? The product page doesn’t list a shelf life. Thanks! Reply
bezag says November 9, 2021 at 8:15 am Dosed Ecopods to 2 different tanks now. Excited to start watching for pods scurrying about!! Reply
bezag says November 9, 2021 at 8:15 am Dosed Ecopods to 2 different tanks now. Excited to start watching for pods scurrying about!! Reply
Tiffany Hook says November 20, 2021 at 12:52 am I love your pod there the best I have ever tried !! Reply
solatedo4 says November 21, 2021 at 7:23 am This is one of the first things on my list after I get my new tank up Reply
Greg Leinweber says December 3, 2021 at 3:27 pm I’ve been thinking about adding this to my next shipment Reply
Edgar Diaz says December 3, 2021 at 10:46 pm Can’t wait to submit my order and use it, however it would be a fantastic Xmas to win the contest! Reply
Chris Shook says December 6, 2021 at 8:31 pm Always great products. My corals and fish love them Reply
Chris Shook says December 6, 2021 at 8:31 pm Always great products. My corals and fish love them Reply
George S says December 8, 2021 at 8:21 am i used the eco pack was good but now target what i put in Reply
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