Ideas for trapping amphipods?????

missionsix · 08-12-2008, 05:41 PM

I've recently taken down my FOWLR. I'm looking for any ideas on how I can trap the amphipods in there. Before I drain the tank, I'd like to transfer as many as possible to my fuge/reef tank. I've come with the idea of a net and some food, but would like more ideas.

{Nano}Reefer · 08-12-2008, 05:49 PM

hmmm, one full day with nothing to do, a 12 pack and a turkey baster

geekdafied · 08-12-2008, 06:03 PM

get a raw shrimp and a 20oz bottle, cut a piece of the shrimp and toss it in the bottle and set it on the bottom of the tank for a day or 2, they will come to feast, just make sure there is always shrimp in there cause they will consume it quickly, make sure you keep your lights off as well, they come out by the 1000's at night in my tanks.

missionsix · 08-12-2008, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by geekdafied

get a raw shrimp and a 20oz bottle, cut a piece of the shrimp and toss it in the bottle and set it on the bottom of the tank for a day or 2, they will come to feast, just make sure there is always shrimp in there cause they will consume it quickly, make sure you keep your lights off as well, they come out by the 1000's at night in my tanks.

Thanks geekdafied, Kinda the route I was going to take.

missionsix · 08-12-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by {Nano}Reefer

hmmm, one full day with nothing to do, a 12 pack and a turkey baster

A 12'ver and a baster sounds like a bad combo

R34dawn · 08-12-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by missionsix66

A 12'ver and a baster sounds like a bad combo

you can still use the blaster to shotgun the 12'ver..just a thought...lol

{Nano}Reefer · 08-12-2008, 06:10 PM

Lmao ;d ;d ;d ;d ;d ;d ;d !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

missionsix · 08-13-2008, 10:26 AM

Well, with almost a full day soak, they don't seem to like the silverside in the trap. I've got a bag of shrimp crumbs that I'm thawing to see if I can get a good sized piece of bait. I've kept the lights off with periodic checks with the flashlight. There is a ton in there. I think I'm going to leave this tank running for a while and see how many of these pods I can catch/breed.

{Nano}Reefer · 08-13-2008, 10:35 AM

hey mission, is the other tank up and running yet? i was thinking maybe if you have (or could buy) an incredibly porous rock(tons of holes everywhere), or maybe a big ol' sponge with lots of holes, keep the tank with them empty, no LR. they will eventually go to a hiding place amongst the rock/sponge/whatever you go with. just a thought though

RHorton · 08-13-2008, 10:38 AM

I have a canister filter and when I do filter maintenance theirs allot in their in the trays and filter medium.

08-12-2008, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
missionsix 3reef Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sun River,Oregon (Bend) USA Age: 36 Posts: 5,078 Skin: Mint Karma: 59821	Ideas for trapping amphipods????? I've recently taken down my FOWLR. I'm looking for any ideas on how I can trap the amphipods in there. Before I drain the tank, I'd like to transfer as many as possible to my fuge/reef tank. I've come with the idea of a net and some food, but would like more ideas. _________ My nano reef.......Born 5/25/09

08-12-2008, 06:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
geekdafied Giant Squid Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TN Age: 33 Posts: 3,917 Skin: Mint Karma: 6729	get a raw shrimp and a 20oz bottle, cut a piece of the shrimp and toss it in the bottle and set it on the bottom of the tank for a day or 2, they will come to feast, just make sure there is always shrimp in there cause they will consume it quickly, make sure you keep your lights off as well, they come out by the 1000's at night in my tanks. _________ [CENTER]Renaming Our Corals "Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it." Andre Gide

08-13-2008, 10:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
RHorton Scooter Blennie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Green N.Y. Posts: 1,201 Skin: Classic Karma: 6017	I have a canister filter and when I do filter maintenance theirs allot in their in the trays and filter medium. _________ 55 gal reef tank/30 gal sump/ref /Sundial's 4x54 t-5s coralife 65 koralia1,koralia2, powersweep. My tank thread: http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off...lon-60358.html

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{Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wi Age: 23 Posts: 2,196 Skin: Mint Karma: 7230	hmmm, one full day with nothing to do, a 12 pack and a turkey baster

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missionsix 3reef Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sun River,Oregon (Bend) USA Age: 36 Posts: 5,078 Skin: Mint Karma: 59821	Well, with almost a full day soak, they don't seem to like the silverside in the trap. I've got a bag of shrimp crumbs that I'm thawing to see if I can get a good sized piece of bait. I've kept the lights off with periodic checks with the flashlight. There is a ton in there. I think I'm going to leave this tank running for a while and see how many of these pods I can catch/breed.

08-13-2008, 10:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
{Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wi Age: 23 Posts: 2,196 Skin: Mint Karma: 7230	hey mission, is the other tank up and running yet? i was thinking maybe if you have (or could buy) an incredibly porous rock(tons of holes everywhere), or maybe a big ol' sponge with lots of holes, keep the tank with them empty, no LR. they will eventually go to a hiding place amongst the rock/sponge/whatever you go with. just a thought though