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You are here: Home / Live foods / A Saltwater Smorgasbord: Using The Ultimate EcoPack
Ultimate EcoPack

A Saltwater Smorgasbord: Using The Ultimate EcoPack

by Kenneth Wingerter

Though 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.PNS Products and EcoPack Combo

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.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. 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
    • Justin says

      July 13, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      I need to pick this up.

      Reply
      • Linda Montgomery says

        August 24, 2020 at 3:40 pm

        Me too

        Reply
      • Frank says

        September 9, 2020 at 7:38 am

        me toooo!!

        Reply
        • Steve LaPenta says

          March 1, 2021 at 9:40 pm

          Can’t wait to use this

          Reply
          • Dan says

            October 10, 2021 at 4:44 pm

            Me too

      • AK says

        September 26, 2020 at 9:02 am

        same

        Reply
      • James says

        October 13, 2020 at 2:27 pm

        I thought it was an added bonus…..

        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

        • Joshua Cmaylo says

          February 1, 2021 at 4:07 pm

          Always, awesome quality!!!

          Reply
      • paulmatthewguilliam says

        January 11, 2021 at 7:07 pm

        This stuff is awesome

        Reply
        • Chad Celestres says

          December 9, 2021 at 3:40 pm

          Do you ever have to replenish these guys?

          Reply
      • Sandra morrow says

        January 13, 2021 at 9:26 pm

        ditto

        Reply
      • Sandra morrow says

        January 13, 2021 at 9:26 pm

        ditto

        Reply
      • Nick Lundy says

        January 17, 2021 at 1:47 am

        Same

        Reply
      • TOMAS SALCEDO says

        February 14, 2021 at 1:17 pm

        I need this…

        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
        • James Hamilton says

          October 22, 2021 at 1:11 pm

          I would like to try this when I have my algae in check

          Reply
      • Chris Zachariasse says

        March 5, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Meee too

        Reply
      • Caleb A Bates says

        March 23, 2021 at 2:20 am

        Same

        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
      • Ward renders says

        May 30, 2021 at 8:01 am

        Me to

        Reply
      • sylerbem2535 says

        July 16, 2021 at 7:12 am

        me too

        Reply
      • Menezes Industries says

        October 4, 2021 at 3:31 pm

        me too

        Reply
    • Michael says

      July 30, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      Next time they go on sale I’m buying some

      Reply
      • randles.17 says

        October 12, 2020 at 8:40 pm

        Me to, its a great combo

        Reply
        • Sydney Monroe says

          June 14, 2021 at 4:26 pm

          Sameeee!

          Reply
        • Sydney Monroe says

          June 14, 2021 at 4:26 pm

          Sameeee!

          Reply
      • mikerosa1965 says

        July 12, 2021 at 6:40 pm

        It’s a combo I need to try

        Reply
      • Joseph Ly says

        August 30, 2021 at 5:40 pm

        same

        Reply
    • ejanson775 says

      August 18, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Recently bought refugium bonus pack..
      Can’t wait

      Reply
      • shoyabskhan says

        February 1, 2021 at 11:24 pm

        waiting for next promo

        Reply
    • Chris says

      September 15, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      Neat

      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
      • shoyabskhan says

        February 1, 2021 at 11:22 pm

        yes, very clean and good recommended

        Reply
      • Jorden LaMastus says

        March 1, 2021 at 11:08 am

        same

        Reply
      • busniauskas says

        March 1, 2021 at 6:36 pm

        Best pods ever

        Reply
    • Regina Heitschmidt says

      October 28, 2020 at 4:19 pm

      I love mine

      Reply
    • Rich Atkins says

      November 16, 2020 at 8:20 pm

      Need to get this

      Reply
    • Michael Luong says

      November 24, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Nice

      Reply
    • jamie girard says

      December 3, 2020 at 3:30 am

      Your going to love it

      Reply
    • Jamie says

      December 3, 2020 at 3:35 am

      Haven’t ordered it please let me know how it works out

      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
    • evan wagman says

      January 19, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      Pen15

      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
    • kegan233 says

      January 24, 2021 at 1:47 am

      How was it!?

      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
    • Terry Hillock says

      March 15, 2021 at 10:42 pm

      Still researching

      Reply
    • Tom says

      March 22, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      cant wait too!

      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
    • William Bird says

      March 25, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      YES!

      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
    • bbonds says

      April 21, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      me too sounds great!

      Reply
    • Molyn Hilliard says

      April 26, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      Our clownfish love to eat copepods all day!

      Reply
      • Patrick says

        May 5, 2021 at 6:36 am

        That’s awesome, what else do you feed?

        Reply
      • Patrick says

        May 5, 2021 at 6:36 am

        That’s awesome, what else do you feed?

        Reply
    • Angela Hetrick says

      May 3, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      Me too.

      Reply
    • superpickle01 says

      May 18, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      Will corals feed on this too?

      Reply
    • Xbandit27 says

      May 25, 2021 at 4:24 pm

      ?

      Reply
    • diana Aliprandi says

      June 18, 2021 at 7:02 am

      Sounds like a great combo

      Reply
    • Robert Babineau says

      August 4, 2021 at 10:36 pm

      just placed my order

      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
    • jackbauer24.1 says

      August 30, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      Get some after my new tank is stable

      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
    • Nick says

      October 18, 2021 at 2:23 pm

      I did the same, hoping for good results.

      Reply
    • Justin Blanchard says

      November 2, 2021 at 10:19 am

      I definitely need this too!!!

      Reply
    • johnathan gorman says

      November 7, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      love mine

      Reply
    • robincristy86 says

      November 7, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Me too

      Reply
    • robincristy86 says

      November 7, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Me too

      Reply
    • Thanh Le says

      November 21, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      Good

      Reply
    • Mark Keller says

      November 22, 2021 at 6:50 pm

      Pods = success.

      Reply
    • swainge says

      November 24, 2021 at 11:58 am

      The only way to get started…love it!!!

      Reply
  2. Brittany says

    April 4, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    ?

    Reply
  3. Dustin J Smith says

    April 20, 2020 at 6:50 am

    I got the eco pack my fish seem to love them

    Reply
  4. Josh Hiltabiddle says

    May 11, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    Need PODS

    Reply
    • krazeekristee says

      October 8, 2020 at 10:27 am

      I am thinking so too!

      Reply
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
    • Joy Chadwick says

      August 10, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      Sounds like my tank needs this!!!

      Reply
      • Roberto Salazar says

        January 19, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        Sammeee

        Reply
      • Roberto Salazar says

        January 19, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        Sammeee

        Reply
      • Roberto Salazar says

        January 19, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        Sammeee

        Reply
      • Roberto Salazar says

        January 19, 2021 at 5:38 pm

        Sammeee

        Reply
    • amandakuchyt says

      February 18, 2021 at 1:03 pm

      ??

      Reply
    • sdpyle says

      May 31, 2021 at 9:55 pm

      The pods have seeded my tank well. Couldn’t be happier with them.

      Reply
  8. 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
    • rayhaley says

      August 17, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      Lot’s of pods needed.

      Reply
      • Vance Henson says

        November 21, 2020 at 12:38 pm

        One can never have too many.

        Reply
    • Jamie Robertson says

      May 11, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      I need this so bad

      Reply
  9. Michael Liu says

    May 11, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Best clean Pods and Algae!

    Reply
    • Jason says

      January 18, 2021 at 8:21 pm

      Super dee duper!

      Reply
  10. niko petrone says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:40 am

    how often would you recommend using the two ?

    Reply
    • Alex Jeffords says

      September 18, 2020 at 9:57 am

      1 time per month

      Reply
  11. niko petrone says

    May 12, 2020 at 12:42 am

    would you spot feed for the coral or tank feed?

    Reply
    • dragonprincess74008 says

      July 6, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      Definitely looking forward to trying pods soon!

      Reply
  12. 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
  13. jk says

    May 18, 2020 at 2:18 pm

    good info

    Reply
  14. 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
    • Juan Carlos Perez says

      July 28, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Probably need more pods by now.

      Reply
  15. Ron Primas says

    May 18, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    This stuff is amazing!!!

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  16. James Hamilton says

    May 18, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    Great customer service

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    • Ashley Wong says

      January 12, 2021 at 11:19 am

      Agreed!

      Reply
  17. Michael A. Huerta says

    May 18, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    i should buy some of this stuff

    Reply
  18. Michelle says

    May 18, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    Great job!!

    Reply
  19. Stacey says

    May 18, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    I have tried Ocean magik and ecopods. Both are great.

    Reply
  20. Stacey says

    May 18, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    I have tried Ocean magik and ecopods. Both are great.

    Reply
  21. Stacey says

    May 18, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    I have tried Ocean magik and ecopods. Both are great.

    Reply
  22. Stacey says

    May 18, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    I have tried Ocean magik and ecopods. Both are great.

    Reply
  23. Stacey says

    May 18, 2020 at 5:43 pm

    I have tried Ocean magik and ecopods. Both are great.

    Reply
  24. 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
  25. Alfredo Iardino says

    May 18, 2020 at 9:46 pm

    I’m in love with this

    Reply
  26. neill0027 says

    May 19, 2020 at 5:11 am

    Good stuff

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  27. Neill says

    May 19, 2020 at 6:38 am

    Good stuff

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  28. Chris Koch says

    May 19, 2020 at 7:13 am

    Good read

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    • Amber says

      September 28, 2020 at 2:19 pm

      Great info!

      Reply
  29. Kevin Mehl says

    May 19, 2020 at 7:06 pm

    Looks like and awesome pack.

    Reply
  30. Jean Pattison says

    May 20, 2020 at 9:38 am

    Once my tank is really p and running I will be using this.

    Reply
  31. Matt Traylor says

    May 20, 2020 at 1:18 pm

    Corals are saying YUMMY!!!

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  32. Jared Andrews says

    May 20, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    This is definitely the deal for my nano reef!

    Reply
  33. Samantha Martin says

    May 22, 2020 at 5:17 am

    This stuff is awesome!!

    Reply
  34. Michael says

    May 22, 2020 at 5:48 am

    Copepods

    Reply
  35. Steven Engle Jr says

    May 25, 2020 at 1:22 pm

    Just starting up my 45 frag tank so hopefully these help out!

    Reply
  36. James says

    May 25, 2020 at 2:55 pm

    Sounds good

    Reply
  37. Justin K Thornton says

    May 25, 2020 at 3:57 pm

    I need me some pods!

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  38. Justin K Thornton says

    May 25, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    I need me some pods!

    Reply
  39. Kitema Byrd says

    May 25, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    I plan to buy eco pods.

    Reply
  40. Adam says

    May 25, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Copepods make my fish happy

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  41. Adam says

    May 25, 2020 at 5:53 pm

    Copepods make my fish happy

    Reply
  42. Adam says

    May 25, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    Fish love copepods

    Reply
  43. Adam says

    May 25, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    Fish love em

    Reply
  44. 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
  45. Dontae Henderson says

    June 1, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    If I can’t win it I’ll still buy some!

    Reply
    • Gil C. says

      August 28, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Great read as always! PODs needed!

      Reply
  46. danieldoherty2 says

    June 1, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Love the mix.

    Reply
  47. Pricilla Pamment says

    June 1, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Can’t wait to get my order so I can comment!

    Reply
  48. Joe says

    June 1, 2020 at 6:13 pm

    Great stuff

    Reply
  49. Michael A. Grammar says

    June 1, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    cool

    Reply
  50. Neil says

    June 1, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    Good source for clean pods!

    Reply
  51. 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.

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  52. Todd Rozenboom says

    June 2, 2020 at 4:54 pm

    Everyone needs these pods in their tanks.

    Reply
  53. Everts Eric says

    June 6, 2020 at 5:31 am

    Love my Refugium Starter Kit.

    Reply
  54. Maxime says

    June 7, 2020 at 9:56 am

    Definitely want to try it!

    Reply
  55. Kim Warren says

    June 8, 2020 at 2:23 pm

    My mandarin loves your pod packs!

    Reply
  56. Seb says

    June 8, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    I wish I could get this sadly they would die before they reached Australia!

    Reply
  57. Chris D Godfrey says

    June 8, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    Good stuff

    Reply
  58. David Schneider says

    June 9, 2020 at 5:34 am

    Great stuff

    Reply
  59. Aaron Vipperman says

    June 9, 2020 at 8:17 am

    great stuff

    Reply
  60. M says

    June 10, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Must order ASAP

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  61. James Tuggle says

    June 15, 2020 at 3:08 pm

    Great stuff

    Reply
  62. 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
  63. Addison Sok says

    June 15, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Perfect for a reef tank!!!

    Reply
  64. Addisonsok94 says

    June 15, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    Perfect for a reef tank!!!

    Reply
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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!!

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  69. Katie Montes says

    June 17, 2020 at 11:48 am

    This looks really beneficial!

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  70. Angela Kembel says

    June 18, 2020 at 11:19 pm

    Perfect giveaway! ?

    Reply
  71. Sarah Michelle Morales says

    June 19, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    Cheato vs seaweed?

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  72. Carl C. Lusk says

    June 20, 2020 at 7:49 am

    Nice!

    Reply
  73. michaelbotzenmayer says

    June 21, 2020 at 4:24 am

    What’s the dosing for the yellow snow and pro bio? Lifespan?

    Reply
  74. rcillig says

    June 21, 2020 at 8:50 am

    good things come from pods…..

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  75. Wayne Yates says

    June 22, 2020 at 11:36 am

    Sweet place

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  76. Mike Fielder says

    June 22, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    Just ordered!!

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  77. Jeramie Hallgren says

    June 22, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    My fish love it.

    Reply
  78. Jeramie Hallgren says

    June 22, 2020 at 7:42 pm

    My fish love it.

    Reply
  79. Jason says

    June 22, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Best place to get pods that I could find.

    Reply
  80. 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
  81. Alexis says

    June 23, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    ? hands down beat place to buy stuff

    Reply
  82. 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
  83. Matthew Lunsford says

    June 26, 2020 at 3:05 pm

    Ordered some pods for my refugium. Patiently waiting

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  84. Christian Bragalone says

    June 26, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Always nice pods!!

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  85. Shad brown says

    June 26, 2020 at 10:24 pm

    I’m ready for mine

    Reply
  86. Miriam Hernandez says

    June 29, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Best ever!!!!!

    Reply
  87. Darwin Almanzar says

    June 29, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    Love the EcoPack

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  88. 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!

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  89. Terrorking says

    June 29, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    Love this product!

    Reply
  90. Linh Nguyen says

    June 30, 2020 at 7:31 am

    Hmm. Need to try this product out..sounds promising

    Reply
  91. Fabian Noggle says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:11 am

    sounds interesting

    Reply
  92. 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
  93. Dena Akbar says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:34 am

    Definitely want to try it!

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  94. Dena Akbar says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:38 am

    Hmm. Need to try this product out..sounds promising

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  95. Dena Akbar says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:40 am

    Copepods make my fish happy

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    • Alex Jeffords says

      September 18, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Me too

      Reply
  96. Dena Akbar says

    June 30, 2020 at 10:45 am

    Need PODS

    Reply
  97. hypershrike says

    June 30, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    Man I need to order my pods from y’all

    Reply
  98. Jacques says

    July 1, 2020 at 6:13 am

    Great article

    Reply
  99. Jon Heil says

    July 3, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Thanks for the info!

    Reply
  100. imagndat3 says

    July 10, 2020 at 5:44 pm

    ?

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  101. Joshua DenBoer says

    July 12, 2020 at 8:17 am

    Love your products

    Reply
  102. haynpaula says

    July 12, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    interesting read

    Reply
  103. 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
  104. CHRISTIAN DOMINE says

    July 13, 2020 at 2:27 pm

    Algae barn rocks

    Reply
  105. Stephanie says

    July 13, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    ?

    Reply
  106. Stephanie says

    July 13, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    ?

    Reply
  107. 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
  108. 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!

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  109. Dillon Deville says

    July 15, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    Loving these blog posts. Keep it up!

    Reply
  110. lavishtour says

    July 18, 2020 at 4:09 am

    Do corals eat pods?

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  111. 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!

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  112. Katrinka Mannelly says

    July 20, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Useful info as always. Thanks

    Reply
  113. Shanna says

    July 21, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    ❤❤❤

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  114. Robert leffler says

    July 22, 2020 at 7:46 am

    Need to order my pods from here instead

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  115. tyler.powell says

    July 22, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    Another good read

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  116. BENNYSAQUARIUM says

    July 24, 2020 at 7:10 am

    AMAZING PRODUCT! WONDERFUL RESULTS!

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  117. BENNYSAQUARIUM says

    July 24, 2020 at 7:11 am

    INFORMATIVE AND FANTASTIC

    Reply
  118. Dale Louderback says

    July 25, 2020 at 6:34 pm

    nice contest

    Reply
  119. 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
  120. Giovanni Vazquez says

    July 27, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Love the pods

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  121. Mark Nicoletti says

    July 27, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    cool

    Reply
  122. Gabby Wilson says

    July 27, 2020 at 1:43 pm

    My corals love this stuff!

    Reply
  123. Marcos Ostria says

    July 27, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    Look forward to trying the Ecopods!

    Reply
  124. ghosttay says

    July 27, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    really want to try this

    Reply
  125. Daniel Paris says

    July 28, 2020 at 12:45 am

    Thanks

    Reply
  126. Maynard Anthony says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:24 am

    check out my vids

    Reply
  127. Shannon Pickin says

    July 29, 2020 at 10:15 pm

    Awesome

    Reply
  128. ryan2577p says

    August 3, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Would the eco pack be good for a tank with Zoas?

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  129. ryan2577p says

    August 3, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    Would the eco pack be good for a tank with Zoas?

    Reply
  130. Devyn says

    August 3, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    Nice

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  131. 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
  132. Bill says

    August 3, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Thank you!

    Reply
  133. 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

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  134. 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
  135. markfmvl says

    August 3, 2020 at 7:14 pm

    I definitely need swimming copapods. the pack sounds good but seems a little pricy.

    Reply
  136. Lisa McNinch says

    August 5, 2020 at 2:17 pm

    Great website, great info.. will be ordering soon!

    Reply
  137. ANTHONY says

    August 6, 2020 at 10:14 am

    ?

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  138. ANTHONY says

    August 6, 2020 at 10:14 am

    Good stuff

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  139. Tanner Galmeister says

    August 8, 2020 at 4:08 pm

    How many pods for 20 gallon?

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  140. Mike Alsgaard says

    August 10, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    Fish love the pods

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  141. 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
  142. Christina Wahrmund says

    August 10, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    This is great!

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  143. bellboy63055 says

    August 10, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Best place for pods!!!

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  144. Rebecca says

    August 10, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Good for mrs dragonet

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  145. Chris says

    August 10, 2020 at 5:48 pm

    I need more pods, my fish go crazy over them

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  146. 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
  147. Jagan says

    August 10, 2020 at 9:09 pm

    wow..excited to receive

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  148. Adam says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:30 am

    Will be purchasing my pack soon

    Reply
  149. Jessica Miller says

    August 11, 2020 at 7:11 pm

    Awesome job!

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  150. 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
  151. Tyler Murray says

    August 13, 2020 at 7:12 am

    Love all your products!

    Reply
  152. dcmartinpc says

    August 14, 2020 at 3:15 pm

    Anxiously awaiting my second order! Need to seed more tanks!

    Reply
  153. Thiago Farias says

    August 15, 2020 at 9:53 pm

    Really want to try it.

    Reply
  154. flip mode says

    August 17, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Wish i had that eco pac!

    Reply
  155. Trey says

    August 17, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    I live Pods

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  156. 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

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  157. Linda says

    August 17, 2020 at 7:04 pm

    Just ordered first time looking forward to arrival of pod kit!

    Reply
  158. Tim Brown says

    August 17, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    I need more life in my water.

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  159. Edward Thayer says

    August 17, 2020 at 11:08 pm

    Great post!

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  160. Krystal Cormier says

    August 18, 2020 at 5:55 am

    ?

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  161. 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.

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  162. 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
  163. Raegan says

    August 24, 2020 at 10:03 am

    Just ordered pods for my upgraded tank. Great giveaway!

    Reply
  164. 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
  165. Ronald Geisler says

    August 24, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    Great products. Perfect place to start your refugium.

    Reply
  166. Ronald Geisler says

    August 24, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Just placed another order. Excellent products!!

    Reply
  167. 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

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  168. Christina Wahrmund says

    August 24, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Great!

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  169. Bob & Brenda Gardner says

    August 24, 2020 at 4:10 pm

    this is now on my wish list

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  170. Paul Schreck says

    August 24, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    Thanks

    Reply
  171. Daniel says

    August 25, 2020 at 12:35 am

    Great love the pods

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  172. bigredreefer says

    August 25, 2020 at 4:13 am

    This would be great to try in my mixed reef!

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  173. stlclipper says

    August 25, 2020 at 4:38 am

    pods sound like the deal.

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  174. 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
  175. Brian says

    August 31, 2020 at 6:55 am

    This is a must get

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  176. Jason Romero says

    August 31, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    I need some pods!!!!

    Reply
  177. 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

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  178. 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

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  179. 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.

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  180. 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!

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  181. Samantha PU says

    September 1, 2020 at 4:00 am

    Would love to check the pods out.

    Reply
  182. Andrew Harper says

    September 3, 2020 at 6:19 am

    Can’t wait for my first eco pack!

    Reply
  183. MastaMind82 says

    September 3, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Once my fuge is up and running, this shall be added

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  184. jessica Duncan says

    September 7, 2020 at 10:55 am

    .y copepods I got in my refugium kit are doing great!

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  185. Rick says

    September 11, 2020 at 8:18 am

    Good article

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  186. Chuck says

    September 11, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Very informative.

    Reply
  187. jamie.weatherman says

    September 14, 2020 at 3:45 pm

    How often do these go on sale?

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  188. 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.

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  189. Christina Barton says

    September 15, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    Yasssss good article

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  190. David hatfield says

    September 16, 2020 at 10:25 am

    Love using your pods! My tank has never been healthier

    Reply
  191. 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
  192. Mark Powell says

    September 19, 2020 at 6:26 am

    My tank comes to live when I put there pods in . Supper nice

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  193. Ian Swanson says

    September 21, 2020 at 9:10 pm

    Can’t wait for my red ogo to arrive.

    Reply
  194. Robert Smartt says

    September 22, 2020 at 7:29 am

    Thanks for the info. I hope my tank only gets more diverse.

    Reply
  195. 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
  196. 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?

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  197. Jesse says

    September 28, 2020 at 4:26 pm

    Pods are my favorite FIRST clean up crew!

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  198. maahans says

    September 29, 2020 at 1:05 pm

    Love your products

    Reply
  199. Sibilla says

    October 2, 2020 at 9:52 pm

    Might have to grab some.

    Reply
  200. Mr Papu says

    October 3, 2020 at 10:57 am

    Looking to add some to new refugium!

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  201. Gabriel Nunez says

    October 4, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Why’s it have to cost so much?

    Reply
  202. 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
  203. Leslie Collard says

    October 6, 2020 at 6:37 am

    Ready to try some!!

    Reply
  204. Austin says

    October 6, 2020 at 7:21 am

    ?

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  205. Steve Ricketts says

    October 8, 2020 at 6:56 am

    This stuff changed my tank from constant headache to enjoyable!

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  206. Steve Ricketts says

    October 8, 2020 at 6:56 am

    This stuff changed my tank from constant headache to enjoyable!

    Reply
  207. Chris Nagano says

    October 8, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    we wants it. we needs it

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  208. James Curtis says

    October 9, 2020 at 4:50 am

    Me too!

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  209. Don says

    October 9, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    It is getting towards that time to start my pod population!

    Reply
  210. 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
  211. Andrew Haslem says

    October 9, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    Thank you for the information.

    Reply
  212. Joe Camejo says

    October 12, 2020 at 2:12 pm

    I need this

    Reply
  213. Trevor says

    October 13, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    Been wanting to get these ones for a while!

    Reply
  214. Jeremy says

    October 15, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Refugium is very important to a healthy tank

    Reply
  215. Natasha Brodsky says

    October 16, 2020 at 9:24 am

    Excellent info. Thanks.

    Reply
  216. Jake says

    October 17, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Great stuff, excited to get my first shipment!

    Reply
  217. Brandon Rush says

    October 19, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Sweet!

    Reply
  218. devon maynard says

    October 19, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    Awesome Read

    Reply
  219. Kevin Jackson says

    October 19, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    Algae barn is terrific

    Reply
  220. Gary Fletcher says

    October 20, 2020 at 5:04 am

    Very interesting read.

    Reply
  221. Chris Jones says

    October 21, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Would love to try any of the eco packs

    Reply
  222. Thelma says

    October 24, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    Would love to try any of the eco packs!! Great read!

    Reply
  223. Glen Morrison Jr says

    October 26, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    Nice! Great info

    Reply
  224. Mason Wilson says

    October 26, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    Me too

    Reply
  225. Chad Brinck says

    October 28, 2020 at 5:51 am

    Great read … Lots of good info

    Reply
  226. Jeremy Pryes says

    October 29, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Great article

    Reply
  227. Alexandre says

    October 30, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    How long will take for pods to reproduce?

    Reply
  228. Emily bell says

    November 2, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    Cool!

    Reply
  229. Shawn says

    November 2, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    Nice combo ?

    Reply
  230. Dee says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:07 am

    Great product hard to find locally

    Reply
  231. Robert Schwencke says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:47 am

    Definantly food for thought

    Reply
  232. Ellen Imbrie says

    November 3, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    Hreat

    Reply
  233. 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
  234. Ricardo says

    November 5, 2020 at 8:40 am

    great info thank you. I’m looking forward to purchasing this combo ?

    Reply
  235. Kristina Rosenberg says

    November 6, 2020 at 1:22 pm

    ❤️algae Barn!❤️

    Reply
  236. Cody Fisher says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:54 am

    as dave chappelle would say…. got any of them packs????

    Reply
  237. Cody Fisher says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:54 am

    as dave chappelle would say…. got any of them packs????

    Reply
  238. 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
  239. Jeff says

    November 13, 2020 at 8:37 am

    Great products.

    Reply
  240. Jeff says

    November 14, 2020 at 9:53 am

    Very nice

    Reply
  241. Mac McGinnis says

    November 16, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    Going to have to try next time I order pod

    Reply
  242. 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
    • James says

      December 1, 2020 at 3:29 am

      Thanks for the tips!

      Reply
  243. Marvin Garcia says

    November 22, 2020 at 10:25 am

    Great products and information.

    Reply
  244. Jennifer Lye says

    November 23, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    I use this regularly and have seen a huge difference since I started.

    Reply
  245. Matthew Armstrong says

    November 25, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    Sounds like I needs this!!!

    Reply
  246. arlan says

    December 6, 2020 at 9:13 am

    yep it works great

    Reply
  247. arlan says

    December 6, 2020 at 9:14 am

    yep use everyday

    Reply
  248. Randy Sprague says

    December 6, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    I need to pick up a pack.

    Reply
  249. Jay says

    December 7, 2020 at 7:40 pm

    This might also be a need

    Reply
  250. Robert Gutsch says

    December 11, 2020 at 8:24 am

    Thank you guys for all your doing for the community

    Reply
  251. 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
  252. Mike says

    December 13, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    Sounds like a great product

    Reply
  253. Johnny Ngo says

    December 23, 2020 at 1:48 am

    I need to try some!

    Reply
  254. David Cruz says

    December 28, 2020 at 11:11 pm

    I need this in my aquarium!

    Reply
  255. Mo ming says

    January 1, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Very hardy, good pods

    Reply
  256. Chris Patterson says

    January 6, 2021 at 7:03 am

    Great read.. Thanks a lot!!

    Reply
  257. Nicholas Riebe says

    January 6, 2021 at 10:17 am

    1234

    Reply
  258. 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
  259. Anthony Reyes says

    January 11, 2021 at 8:40 pm

    Awesome!

    Reply
  260. Bubz says

    January 12, 2021 at 1:10 am

    Looks great!

    Reply
  261. Ragnar says

    January 12, 2021 at 5:47 am

    Pod power

    Reply
  262. Ei says

    January 12, 2021 at 5:47 am

    Good info. Thanks

    Reply
  263. erin wirfel says

    January 12, 2021 at 11:25 am

    hope to try some day

    Reply
  264. Brett says

    January 12, 2021 at 12:19 pm

    I need them!

    Reply
  265. Kamden Sveum says

    January 17, 2021 at 7:49 pm

    cool

    Reply
  266. Raymond Therrien says

    January 18, 2021 at 11:17 pm

    Great information and help!

    Reply
  267. Matthew Novak says

    January 19, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    Seems easy till it falls apart

    Reply
  268. Matthew Novak says

    January 19, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    Seems easy till it falls apart

    Reply
  269. Matthew Novak says

    January 19, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    Seems easy till it falls apart

    Reply
  270. Ellery says

    January 19, 2021 at 12:39 pm

    Haven’t tried all these yet but someday.

    Reply
  271. Chealse Benson says

    January 19, 2021 at 12:43 pm

    =)

    Reply
  272. 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
  273. arnel4games says

    January 20, 2021 at 12:06 am

    Nice

    Reply
  274. Heather says

    January 22, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    I need to start looking at these packs more. Never bought one before.

    Reply
  275. Rick Garant says

    January 23, 2021 at 11:20 pm

    Looking forward for a shipment

    Reply
  276. Frank Politi says

    January 25, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    AWESOME!!

    Reply
  277. Carol Mauch says

    January 25, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    It is nice to see a bundle! I like your pods so far!

    Reply
  278. Joshua Nelson says

    January 25, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    gonna have to get me some of them!

    Reply
  279. Will Wood says

    January 25, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Good article

    Reply
  280. 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
  281. Micheal Prater says

    January 27, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    I need to get me one of these packs!

    Reply
  282. Brendan Morris says

    January 28, 2021 at 12:40 pm

    My dwarf seahorses are hooked on these!

    Reply
  283. Jacy Magers says

    January 31, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Will be picking this up next, good info

    Reply
  284. TheNYfishGuy says

    February 1, 2021 at 3:17 pm

    That was a Very Informative ! Thanks Guys 🙂

    Reply
  285. Ray Gonzalez says

    February 1, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    Need to pick up some more….

    Reply
  286. 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
  287. William Aaron Condon says

    February 1, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    Couldn’t be happier with every purchase

    Reply
  288. 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
  289. sarabeth3412 says

    February 1, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    Good read.

    Reply
  290. Damion Kaholo says

    February 1, 2021 at 9:57 pm

    Cant wait for chaeto to be back in stock!

    Reply
  291. 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
  292. Frank Politi says

    February 2, 2021 at 6:36 am

    Awesome!! Thanks GUys

    Reply
  293. Josh Blanford says

    February 2, 2021 at 11:32 am

    Love the products

    Reply
  294. Christopher Patterson says

    February 4, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    I just ordered the bogo this week!!

    Reply
  295. kanenjoy69 says

    February 6, 2021 at 12:05 am

    I really love your article.

    Reply
  296. THOMAS E TODD says

    February 8, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    Great phyto and pods. Used both

    Reply
    • Werner Wellmann says

      March 2, 2021 at 11:30 am

      How often should I use this products?

      Reply
  297. Chris says

    February 8, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    Me toooooo!

    Reply
  298. Marc Ramey says

    February 9, 2021 at 7:17 am

    Thanks!

    Reply
  299. Rob says

    February 9, 2021 at 8:42 am

    Cool

    Reply
  300. Tony says

    February 9, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    I will need to consider this when I upgrade to a bigger tank soon

    Reply
    • Nikki Morrison says

      February 15, 2021 at 6:27 pm

      Always need more pods

      Reply
  301. harry-7258 says

    February 9, 2021 at 3:04 pm

    received another shipment of pods. The fish are happy!

    Reply
  302. 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
  303. Chez Sealy says

    February 14, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    Nice

    Reply
  304. Steven Griffin says

    February 15, 2021 at 11:24 am

    Happy to here and learn!!

    Reply
  305. John J E Bogart says

    February 15, 2021 at 7:20 pm

    Thanks all that u do !

    Reply
  306. Ronnell Taylor says

    February 15, 2021 at 7:57 pm

    Very very interesting

    Reply
  307. Chris says

    February 18, 2021 at 8:26 am

    How long can the phyto last in the fridge after opening ?

    Reply
  308. mkbmorissette says

    February 20, 2021 at 6:10 am

    Great stuff fast shipping to Canada

    Reply
  309. james starret says

    February 22, 2021 at 1:26 pm

    Cant wait until my order comes in

    Reply
  310. Brandon says

    February 23, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    Nice pods

    Reply
  311. Ryan Choy says

    February 23, 2021 at 6:02 pm

    Can’t wait to use my pods

    Reply
  312. carlos guerrero says

    February 23, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    Imma have to get some

    Reply
  313. michael says

    February 24, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Would love to try PNS bacteria for feed my corals

    Reply
  314. Cici Howard says

    March 1, 2021 at 7:12 am

    ready to start

    Reply
  315. Gerrit Bus says

    March 2, 2021 at 7:00 am

    Started using your pods. So far so good.

    Reply
  316. Gerrit Bus says

    March 2, 2021 at 7:00 am

    Started using your pods. So far so good.

    Reply
  317. Werner Wellmann says

    March 2, 2021 at 11:24 am

    Any suggestions on the use of the PNS, first time!

    Reply
  318. Bret Petri says

    March 9, 2021 at 1:28 am

    I’ve used all of these except the yellow sno.

    Reply
  319. Kirk says

    March 9, 2021 at 10:11 am

    Winner Winner…. ??

    Reply
  320. 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
  321. Katelynn Lee says

    March 11, 2021 at 10:40 am

    Such a good value!

    Reply
  322. BRANDON JARDINE says

    March 11, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Hopefully I can win the free drawing and get my tank seeded lol

    Reply
  323. BRANDON JARDINE says

    March 11, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Hopefully I can win the free drawing and get my tank seeded lol

    Reply
  324. Tye Javorek says

    March 11, 2021 at 7:31 pm

    this was a ton of great info

    Reply
  325. Noah White says

    March 16, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    I could use the boost.

    Reply
  326. 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
  327. Shrimppy Shrimp says

    March 18, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    ??

    Reply
  328. JanCarlo Bustamante says

    March 18, 2021 at 9:30 pm

    I love these!

    Reply
  329. Art Mulanax says

    March 21, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    Need to seed my new tank

    Reply
  330. 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
  331. Krista Frost says

    March 24, 2021 at 2:56 pm

    Buying my first pack for my new aquarium today!

    Reply
  332. 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
  333. Rebecca Schleeper says

    March 27, 2021 at 11:46 am

    My pods are on the way

    Reply
  334. Christopher Andrew Catherman says

    March 29, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    I wanna get some stuff from here for my tank soon! ?

    Reply
  335. vancejj88 says

    March 29, 2021 at 3:14 pm

    ?

    Reply
  336. Robert Escher says

    March 29, 2021 at 7:20 pm

    Been using pods for over six years and love eco pods

    Reply
  337. 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
  338. 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
  339. GIO says

    April 5, 2021 at 4:16 pm

    Best pods in the game

    Reply
  340. 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
  341. chrismacdonald272 says

    April 6, 2021 at 4:22 pm

    Live pods

    Reply
  342. Matt Filippi says

    April 8, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    Just can’t get enough pods

    Reply
  343. Roxane Quiquerez says

    April 10, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    love this company!!

    Reply
  344. Roxane Quiquerez says

    April 10, 2021 at 4:49 pm

    love this company!!

    Reply
  345. Michelle says

    April 12, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    Love my pods and phyto!

    Reply
  346. Ed Briggs says

    April 12, 2021 at 7:15 pm

    So much great stuff!

    Reply
  347. chad.parks says

    April 12, 2021 at 11:28 pm

    How much do I use for a 16 gallon nano

    Reply
  348. kmwagner91 says

    April 13, 2021 at 9:25 am

    Love the ecopack

    Reply
  349. Keaton Smith says

    April 13, 2021 at 9:35 am

    Would love to try some!

    Reply
  350. Benjamin Priest says

    April 15, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    I think my tank will benefit from a few of these products!

    Reply
  351. l.premodaling says

    April 19, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Free mandarin food its free free free

    Reply
  352. 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
  353. Matthew Patrick says

    April 19, 2021 at 4:41 pm

    Pro-Bio & Yellow Sno will be my next order.

    Reply
  354. Carlos Matias-Tejada says

    April 19, 2021 at 5:36 pm

    can’t wait for my pods to start thriving!

    Reply
  355. Matthew Antolovich says

    April 19, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    Don’t mistake Yellow Sno for Yellow Snow.

    Reply
  356. Lorri Blanton says

    April 20, 2021 at 5:44 am

    nice

    Reply
  357. David Anderson says

    April 20, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Indubitably

    Reply
  358. Cliff Burmeister says

    April 20, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    Thoughts on eco pack vs regular 5280? This pack looks great!

    Reply
  359. Jen says

    April 22, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    Always gut load before feeding live foods good call

    Reply
  360. 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
  361. Justin Zollar says

    April 26, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    Great ideas here.

    Reply
  362. Amanda Rasberry says

    April 26, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    Good information

    Reply
  363. Andrew Segmiller says

    April 26, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    Ecopods rock!

    Reply
  364. Natalie Fernandez says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:46 pm

    A quick read full of great information

    Reply
  365. daryl says

    April 27, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    I going to start getting macro algae from algae barn

    Reply
  366. Robert Palmer says

    April 28, 2021 at 5:26 am

    Pod UP!!!!! 🙂

    Reply
  367. J says

    May 3, 2021 at 2:27 pm

    Doing it for a contest!

    Reply
  368. fast94tracer says

    May 3, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    Definitely getting this

    Reply
  369. Wil says

    May 3, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    Awesome product

    Reply
  370. Louise Craney says

    May 4, 2021 at 7:30 am

    How cool

    Reply
  371. jvillers says

    May 12, 2021 at 7:33 am

    Win free stuff!!

    Reply
  372. 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
  373. Craig Hammer says

    May 17, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Just received my shipment notice, waiting impatiently!

    Reply
  374. Carrie Harvey says

    May 17, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    Something to think about

    Reply
  375. Nikki says

    May 18, 2021 at 3:18 am

    Thank you for the information

    Reply
  376. 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
  377. dsims369 says

    May 18, 2021 at 8:52 am

    Thanks! Definitely need to get another order placed!

    Reply
  378. truckertami says

    May 19, 2021 at 8:58 am

    I just need to place an order already!!!

    Reply
  379. Amber Fiscus says

    May 19, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Would this be good for corals too?

    Reply
  380. 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
  381. 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
  382. Chandler Stephens says

    May 23, 2021 at 1:37 pm

    Cool

    Reply
  383. Presten Patrick says

    May 24, 2021 at 7:12 pm

    Great info and best quality product

    Reply
  384. Kevin Johnson says

    May 24, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    This is definitely something I should pick up.

    Reply
  385. NeteR says

    May 25, 2021 at 8:59 pm

    My reef rebuild definitely needs this!

    Reply
  386. Rishov bhattacharya says

    May 25, 2021 at 10:53 pm

    ??

    Reply
  387. Carlos Matias-Tejada says

    May 26, 2021 at 7:25 pm

    very informative. learned something new!

    Reply
  388. Michael Wydro says

    May 29, 2021 at 8:19 am

    Would love to try this. Have to pick it up!

    Reply
  389. Claire Smith says

    May 31, 2021 at 10:43 am

    Love the eco pack. My colony is thriving. Algae barn is the best.

    Reply
  390. Claire Smith says

    May 31, 2021 at 10:43 am

    Love the eco pack. My colony is thriving. Algae barn is the best.

    Reply
  391. Shawn Swaney says

    June 4, 2021 at 10:03 am

    Love PNSPro Bio. It’s a ‘wonder’ product.

    Reply
  392. totlau says

    June 6, 2021 at 11:30 pm

    Great stuff! I will place an order.

    Reply
  393. Jason Beach says

    June 7, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    Have used this and can’t wait to order more!

    Reply
  394. Sarah Dale says

    June 8, 2021 at 1:09 am

    ??

    Reply
  395. branngarybeary says

    June 8, 2021 at 11:19 am

    Plan to try it out, in the future. Everything from here… has worked great!

    Reply
  396. branngarybeary says

    June 8, 2021 at 11:21 am

    sounds good!

    Reply
  397. branngarybeary says

    June 8, 2021 at 11:25 am

    Algae barn always has the best products. My BTA loves you!

    Reply
  398. Bob says

    June 22, 2021 at 3:15 am

    I need these

    Reply
  399. 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
  400. jhoffman says

    June 30, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    Great info!

    Reply
  401. matthew.k.wyatt says

    July 5, 2021 at 6:51 pm

    A+

    Reply
  402. Matthew says

    July 6, 2021 at 7:41 am

    Thanks!

    Reply
  403. Rob says

    July 10, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Never thought about gutloading the brine. That’s brilliant!

    Reply
  404. 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
  405. c0de7477 says

    July 23, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    ?

    Reply
  406. Lilly Moore says

    July 27, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Love algae barn has everything u need

    Reply
  407. Loki says

    August 1, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    Fascinating.

    Reply
  408. gerrynator4 says

    August 2, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    Pods and phyto are definitely on my bucket list!

    Reply
  409. Richard Allen says

    August 2, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    Woo!

    Reply
  410. Loreimy Barbosa says

    August 3, 2021 at 6:58 am

    ?

    Reply
  411. Loreimy Barbosa says

    August 3, 2021 at 7:00 am

    ??

    Reply
  412. Loreimy Barbosa says

    August 3, 2021 at 7:00 am

    ??

    Reply
  413. Loreimy Barbosa says

    August 3, 2021 at 8:02 am

    Nice

    Reply
  414. Bradley Arrington says

    August 5, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    Yes

    Reply
  415. Grant K Baldwin says

    August 9, 2021 at 2:20 pm

    Thanks for all the info! This stuff is great!

    Reply
  416. Michael Potoeski says

    August 9, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Good info!

    Reply
  417. Kristopher Jones says

    August 9, 2021 at 4:25 pm

    Wow

    Reply
  418. paul.lambert says

    August 10, 2021 at 3:09 am

    ?

    Reply
  419. Jason V says

    August 10, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Yes

    Reply
  420. devbabe21 says

    August 10, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    ??

    Reply
  421. devbabe21 says

    August 10, 2021 at 7:47 pm

    same

    Reply
  422. skypromise says

    August 10, 2021 at 11:31 pm

    Its good information to me~~~!!!

    Reply
  423. david gutierrez says

    August 17, 2021 at 11:29 pm

    love ab! thank you!!

    Reply
  424. Jeremiah O'Brien says

    August 18, 2021 at 5:39 am

    Can’t wait to get a healthy pod population!!

    Reply
  425. GWENDOLYN BASINGER says

    August 22, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Great products!

    Reply
  426. joseph miranda says

    August 23, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    nice

    Reply
  427. 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
  428. Namon Mcwilliams says

    August 30, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    Can’t wait for my order of phytoplankton

    Reply
  429. 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
  430. Jonathan says

    August 31, 2021 at 9:59 am

    pods are the best!!!

    Reply
  431. wrenagade420 says

    September 5, 2021 at 8:19 pm

    Algae barn is the best

    Reply
  432. Amanda says

    September 7, 2021 at 9:26 am

    Just ordered some yellosno!

    Reply
  433. zergling67 says

    September 12, 2021 at 2:08 am

    So what’s the difference between ecopods and the 5280?

    Reply
  434. William maupin says

    September 12, 2021 at 4:48 pm

    Very good product

    Reply
  435. Tyler cattrell says

    September 13, 2021 at 8:34 am

    sames

    Reply
  436. Rich Allen says

    September 15, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    Awesome, can’t wait to get started.

    Reply
  437. 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
  438. 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
  439. dchoma says

    September 18, 2021 at 4:31 am

    Sounds great – I’ll be sure to get this next time I order.

    Reply
  440. jnuestro says

    September 19, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    Great info!

    Reply
  441. Joshua Josue Colon says

    September 20, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    Need this in my life

    Reply
  442. ccallahan79 says

    September 21, 2021 at 9:14 am

    Just getting started and its great info

    Reply
  443. ccallahan79 says

    September 21, 2021 at 9:14 am

    Just getting started and its great info

    Reply
  444. Deborah Meader says

    September 27, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    Looking forward to my first order.

    Reply
  445. William Deng says

    September 28, 2021 at 3:35 am

    Can’t wait to populate my new 50gal with copepods!

    Reply
  446. 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
  447. Larry D Rutherford says

    October 4, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    Love these short brief articles

    Reply
  448. 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
  449. Bill Ryai says

    October 11, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    got mine

    Reply
  450. Davi Lopes says

    October 11, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    Can’t wait to get more pods!

    Reply
    • themattvp says

      October 11, 2021 at 11:08 pm

      Me too! Just ordered these

      Reply
  451. Mary Reid says

    October 11, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    This may be something I need to try

    Reply
  452. 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
  453. Mark says

    October 11, 2021 at 6:36 pm

    Need this

    Reply
  454. 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
  455. Natalie Muncy says

    October 18, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Just recieved my package. Hopeful! 🙂

    Reply
  456. Michael Star Bailey says

    October 24, 2021 at 10:08 am

    Just got Maxima clams, excited for the combo kit!

    Reply
  457. Elizabeth says

    October 24, 2021 at 3:43 pm

    Looking forward to ordering this

    Reply
  458. nlippert77 says

    October 24, 2021 at 8:03 pm

    Good information

    Reply
  459. Travis Knyfd says

    October 25, 2021 at 8:12 pm

    wow amazing

    Reply
  460. Jennifer Zomick says

    October 26, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Can’t wait to order my first monthly subscription!

    Reply
  461. patricia kloeppel says

    October 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    knowledge is power in the aquarium hobby

    Reply
  462. Wendy Hilton says

    October 30, 2021 at 6:03 am

    great info no tank seeding

    Reply
  463. sherribates28 says

    November 1, 2021 at 3:34 pm

    Awesome clams

    Reply
  464. 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
  465. Erin Rogers says

    November 3, 2021 at 8:59 am

    So many possible pod winners!!

    Reply
  466. John Johnson says

    November 4, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    Newbie learning a lot here

    Reply
  467. Tiffany Mitchell says

    November 6, 2021 at 6:52 am

    Love the pods! Thanks

    Reply
  468. Tiffany Mitchell says

    November 6, 2021 at 6:53 am

    Love your products! Thanks

    Reply
  469. thm1121 says

    November 6, 2021 at 7:06 am

    Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  470. Jordan says

    November 6, 2021 at 7:51 pm

    Which pod pack would work best to feed mandarinfish daily?

    Reply
  471. Matt Jennings says

    November 7, 2021 at 10:01 am

    Great read! Thanks!

    Reply
  472. Aaron Brotemarkle says

    November 7, 2021 at 10:33 am

    I’ve had great results with the Tig Pods.

    Reply
  473. 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
  474. Jessica Turner says

    November 8, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    Always wanted to try this!

    Reply
  475. 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
  476. 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
  477. bezag says

    November 9, 2021 at 8:29 am

    Ecopods and Phyto!

    Reply
  478. Frank Allen says

    November 13, 2021 at 4:21 pm

    Ecopods FTW!

    Reply
  479. Maria Lynn Slabonik says

    November 15, 2021 at 7:15 am

    I love pods! Thanks for the info!

    Reply
    • David says

      November 23, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      Same!

      Reply
  480. James says

    November 15, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    neat

    Reply
  481. Tiffany Hook says

    November 20, 2021 at 12:52 am

    I love your pod there the best I have ever tried !!

    Reply
  482. hayhayharper56 says

    November 21, 2021 at 6:34 am

    Great information!

    Reply
  483. 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
  484. michaeln768 says

    November 24, 2021 at 7:52 am

    Very informative article!

    Reply
  485. matt says

    November 29, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    Bought Mine!

    Reply
  486. Greg Leinweber says

    December 3, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    I’ve been thinking about adding this to my next shipment

    Reply
  487. 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
  488. Chris Shook says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    Always great products. My corals and fish love them

    Reply
  489. Chris Shook says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:31 pm

    Always great products. My corals and fish love them

    Reply
  490. Chris Shook says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:32 pm

    Im All about the pods

    Reply
  491. Chris Shook says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:32 pm

    Im All about the pods

    Reply
  492. Chris Shook says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    My corals and fish are thriving on these

    Reply
  493. Chris Shook says

    December 6, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    My corals and fish are thriving on these

    Reply
  494. Shrimppyshrimp says

    December 7, 2021 at 7:38 pm

    Eco packs are the way to go .

    Reply
  495. 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
  496. yue_x10 says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    One day hope to make a reef tank

    Reply
  497. yue_x10 says

    December 10, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    One day hope to make a reef tank

    Reply
  498. blackadonai says

    December 16, 2021 at 5:40 am

    Great info

    Reply
  499. Joshua Dugger says

    December 16, 2021 at 5:03 pm

    I will order this

    Reply
  500. Maggie H says

    December 17, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    Definitely need to try all of these!

    Reply
  501. Eric Mamola says

    December 23, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    Some sweet Pods there.

    Reply

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