Why Copepods? What are they and why do I need them? Answers from Reefs2go.com
[FONT=“Century Gothic”][SIZE=“5”]What are Copepods?
Wikipedia states - [URL=http://"http://www.reefs2go.com/product/INV_POD-1000-BOGO/Live-Saltwater-Amphipods-Copepods-1000---Buy-1-Get-1-FREE.html"]Copepods[/URL] are a group of small crustaceans found in the sea and nearly every freshwater habitat. Many species are planktonic (drifting in sea waters), but more are benthic (living on the ocean floor).
The type of copepods we have are benthic - which is great for a refugium or tank with live rock.
What are Amphipods?
Amphipods can be distinguished from copepods as able to seen at a distance.
Amphipods range in size from 5-10mm, where as copepods range from 1-3mm.
In our aquaria, amphipods are typically part of the cleanup crew. In addition, they are good food for whatever fish can catch them. Altogether they are a beneficial and interesting component of our systems' fauna. Fish love [URL=http://"http://www.reefs2go.com/category/promotional.live_food/"]Live Saltwater Food[/URL] - and will thank you for the present!!
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