Jumpstart your reef’s ecosystem! Eliminate detritus, feed mandarins & corals naturally, and restore biological balance in your saltwater aquarium. Ships with live phytoplankton for maximum survival. Just pour and watch your tank thrive.
Turn Your Reef Tank Into a Living Ecosystem
If you are struggling with brown diatoms, cyanobacteria, or a starving Mandarin goby, you don’t need harsh chemicals—you need LIVE Copepods. This 16oz bottle delivers a concentrated, species-rich blend of the ocean’s most powerful natural cleanup crew.
Stop relying on sterile filtration and processed foods. Copepods are the missing link between a clean tank and a truly balanced reef. Whether you are starting a new aquarium or revitalizing an established one, these living crustaceans immediately go to work.
Why Choose Our 16oz Live Copepod Blend?
Instant Live Food for Picky Eaters
Do you have a Mandarin Dragonet, Scooter Blenny, Wrasse, or Seahorse? These fish often refuse flakes or pellets. They will hunt and devour these copepods immediately, ensuring optimal nutrition and natural hunting behavior.
Natural Coral Feed
Every time pods reproduce, they release microscopic nauplii (larvae) into the water. LPS and SPS corals capture these larvae, giving you free, continuous coral feeding without target feeding or turning off your flow.
The Ultimate Cleanup Crew for Micro-Algae
Forget chemical algae removers. Copepods graze 24/7 on:
- Brown diatom blooms (new tank syndrome)
- Cyanobacteria slime
- Detritus and fish waste
- Decomposing plant matter
The result? Lower nitrates, lower phosphates, and crystal-clear water.
What’s Inside the Bottle?
- Volume: 16 fl oz (473 ml)
- Live Pod Count: 3,000+ adult copepods + thousands of nauplii
- Extras: Includes live phytoplankton (Pavlova & Tetraselmis) to feed pods during transit
- Shelf Life: Use within 3-5 days of arrival for peak activity (or add to refugium immediately)
How to Use (Simple as 1-2-3)
- Acclimate gently – Float the sealed bag in your tank for 15 minutes to match temperature.
- Turn off skimmer & UV sterilizer – These will kill or suck up pods. Keep them off for 2-4 hours.
- Pour directly into refugium or rock work – Avoid dumping into a high-flow pump. For best results, release near live rock or macroalgae.
Pro Tip: Dose live phytoplankton (sold separately) twice weekly to keep your pod population breeding and growing.
Who Needs This Product?
- New tanks – Seed your dry rock and sand with life right from the start.
- Reefers with Mandarin gobies or dragonets – Ensure they never starve.
- Coral collectors – Boost polyp extension and growth with natural live food.
- Anyone battling algae or detritus – Stop scrubbing; let the pods clean for you.
- Breeders – Copepods are the ideal first food for clownfish larvae and other fry.
Live Delivery Guarantee
We ship Monday–Wednesday via priority mail to ensure your pods arrive alive and active. If your bottle arrives with no visible movement, contact us within 2 hours of delivery for a free replacement or refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I add these directly to my display tank with fish?
A: Yes! However, if you have heavy predators (wrasses, mandarins), consider establishing a refugium first so pods can breed safely.
Q: Will they survive in my tank without phytoplankton?
A: They will eat detritus and algae, but to maintain a breeding population, we highly recommend dosing live phyto 2-3x per week.
Q: How long until I see them on the glass?
A: Most customers see active pods crawling on rocks and glass within 24-48 hours after lights out.
Add to Cart & Revive Your Reef Naturally
Stop fighting algae blooms and starving your fish. Give your saltwater aquarium the living foundation it deserves.
Order your 16oz LIVE Copepods today and see the difference by morning.