Culturing Journal DataSheet
General Species: Tigriopus californicus; "Tigger Pods"
Species description: 250-1700 microns red copepods that swim in jerking motion.
Culture source (link if possible
): Reed Mariculture
www.reedmariculture.com Culture Establishment Date: April 10, 2012. Re-established November 3, 2013 (photo at April 2, 2014).
Continuation Date: October 9, 2014.
Culturing Vessel Details Salinity: Varies between 1.025 and 1.030.
Temperature: Ambient fish room temperature 76-80F.
pH: Not tested
Vessel description: Mostly 15x15x10" clear plastic Sterilite storage containers. Start with only an inch of saltwater in them. Volume will increase as density increases.
Lighting description: Ambient room light from overhead fluorescent.
Lighting cycle: 14 hours light, 10 hours dark.
Aeration description: None
Methodologies Split methodology: None.
Culture medium description: ASW, not sterilized. RotiGrow Plus fed when culture becomes colorless, and ClorAm-X solution used at same volume - about 1 mL per gallon of culture.
Cell count: Started with 2000-4000 critters in the 6 oz bottle.
Reference links: http://reefnutrition.com/tigger_pods.html Additional Information Notes: Biiiig difference when I switched from a clear tupperware container to the painted aquarium.
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