{"product_id":"live-copepod-colony-64oz-jumbo-half-gallon-dose-for-large-reefs-heavy-feeders-instant-biodiversity","title":"Live Copepod Colony 64oz – Jumbo Half-Gallon Dose for Large Reefs, Heavy Feeders \u0026 Instant Biodiversity","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSupercharge your saltwater aquarium with our 64oz Jumbo Live Copepod Blend—the ultimate half-gallon powerhouse for serious reefers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhether you are maintaining a massive display tank, managing a high-bioload system, or simply want to establish a breeding population that will last, this 64oz dose delivers an extraordinary concentration of live pods to transform your reef ecosystem from the ground up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat's Inside?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOur premium blend contains a thriving mix of copepod species, including nutrient-dense\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTigriopus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTisbe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eApocyclops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. This multi-species approach ensures that pods populate every niche of your aquarium—from the open water column to deep rock crevices and the sand bed—creating a self-replenishing food web that keeps on giving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy Choose Our 64oz Jumbo Dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Gold Standard for Picky Eaters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMandarins, scooter blennies, pipefish, seahorses, and choosy wrasses thrive on these live, wriggling crustaceans. The active swimming motion triggers a natural feeding response that dry and frozen foods simply cannot replicate. With a 64oz supply, you have enough to satisfy even the hungriest fish community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eLiving Filtration \u0026amp; Clean-Up Crew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese detrivores tirelessly patrol your rockwork and substrate, consuming detritus, uneaten food, and nuisance film algae. They actively process waste, helping to lower nitrate and phosphate levels while keeping your tank sparkling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCoral Nutrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany soft and stony corals, as well as anemones and gorgonians, will capture and consume copepods directly from the water column, receiving a boost of essential HUFAs and omega-3 fatty acids that promote vivid coloration and vigorous growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSeed Your Refugium with Confidence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePour this jumbo dose directly into your refugium, sump, or main display to instantly establish a robust, breeding population. The sheer volume ensures that enough pods evade predators to settle, breed, and provide a continuous live food supply for months to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnbeatable Value for Large Systems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAt 64 full ounces, this is the most economical way to dose larger aquariums (100 gallons and up) or multiple tanks. It saves you the hassle of frequent reordering and gives your reef a massive initial boost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTemperature Acclimation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpon arrival, float the sealed container in your sump or display tank for 15 minutes to gently match the water temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDosing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePour the contents directly into your tank, ideally after the main lights have turned off. This gives the pods a head start to disperse and find shelter in the live rock before fish begin hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eOngoing Maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo sustain a thriving pod population—especially in predator-heavy tanks—we recommend supplementing with live phytoplankton, which serves as a food source for your copepod colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGive your reef the gift of life. Order your 64oz Jumbo Live Copepod Blend today and experience the difference that a half-gallon of biodiversity can make!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaReefNY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47693115719851,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/9443\/6523\/files\/copepods4.jpg?v=1787713691","url":"https:\/\/aquareefny.com\/products\/live-copepod-colony-64oz-jumbo-half-gallon-dose-for-large-reefs-heavy-feeders-instant-biodiversity","provider":"AquaReefNY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}