Do pods live through pumps?

[gmerek2]

I was curious about this so I ran an experiment since I get really bored sometimes. I dumped live brine shrimp in over the pumps to see what they look like when they come out. Most were fatally injured a lot were destroyed with injuries incompatible with life. About 5-10% look like they would live. Every one was gobbled up quickly though. Oh well at least the fish are fed when the pods pass though the pump! Here is a video of the experiment if anyone cares. VIdeo quality is bad sorry  :(

[OldReefer]

I have had lots and lots of pods make it through pumps. Calfo cites the same experience in hi books. The smaller they are, the better they seem to do.

[gmerek2]

Good news! My refugium overflows to the pumps. I have seen the pods get sucked down the overflow to the pumps i bet it happens more often than we think.

[mling]

I am reporting all of you for animal cruelty 

[Coral Hind]

Nice experiment. I think most of the pods in our tanks are more durable than the delicate brine shrimp.