Live Copepods - 8oz Multi-Species Blend - Premium Live Food for Reef Aquariums
Our 8oz Live Copepods blend features three species of premium copepods that provide essential nutrition for your reef aquarium inhabitants. This diverse mix of live copepods establishes a sustainable population in your tank, providing natural food for fish, corals, and other filter feeders while helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem.
Why Choose Our Live Copepods:
- Three species blend for diverse nutrition and reproduction cycles
- Establishes self-sustaining population in your aquarium
- Essential food source for mandarins, seahorses, and other finicky eaters
- Promotes natural feeding behaviors and vibrant coloration
- Helps maintain water quality by consuming detritus and microalgae
Species Included:
Our blend typically includes a mix of Tisbe, Tigriopus, and Apocyclops species, each offering unique benefits for different tank inhabitants and environmental niches.
Benefits for Your Reef:
- Natural Food Source: Ideal for mandarins, dragonets, seahorses, pipefish, and coral polyps
- Sustainable Population: Reproduces in your aquarium for ongoing food supply
- Nutrient Export: Consumes excess nutrients and helps control algae
- Biodiversity: Adds beneficial microfauna to your reef ecosystem
- Fish Health: Promotes natural hunting behaviors and optimal nutrition
Acclimation Instructions:
- Turn off pumps and allow bottle to reach tank temperature (15-20 minutes)
- Gently pour contents into aquarium or sump
- Add near rockwork or refugium for best colonization
- Resume normal flow after 30 minutes
- Feed lightly for first 24 hours to allow copepods to establish
Storage & Handling:
- Keep refrigerated until ready to use
- Use within 3 days of receipt for best results
- Avoid temperature extremes during acclimation
Recommended For: Reef aquariums, seahorse tanks, mandarin dragonets, refugiums, coral feeding programs
Each 8oz bottle contains thousands of live copepods across multiple life stages, ensuring immediate feeding opportunities and long-term population establishment. Perfect for maintaining healthy, thriving reef aquariums with natural food sources!