{"product_id":"reef-food-chain-combo-48oz-live-copepods-16oz-live-phytoplankton-complete-ecosystem-nutrition-for-saltwater-aquariums","title":"Reef Food Chain Combo – 48oz Live Copepods + 16oz Live Phytoplankton – Complete Ecosystem Nutrition for Saltwater Aquariums","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eStop feeding your tank and start feeding your ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis powerful combo delivers everything you need to establish a thriving, self-replenishing food web in your saltwater aquarium. With a massive\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e48oz dose of live copepods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e16oz bottle of live phytoplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, you're not just adding food—you're creating a living, breathing micro-environment that sustains itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePhytoplankton feeds the pods, the pods feed your fish and corals, and the waste feeds your clean-up crew. It's nature's perfect cycle, now available in one convenient bundle.\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e48oz Live Copepod Blend:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e These active crustaceans populate every zone of your aquarium—from the water column to the rockwork and sand bed—providing a continuous, natural live food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e16oz Live Phytoplankton:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA concentrated blend of nutrient-rich microalgae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, packed with essential HUFAs, omega-3s, and natural pigments. This is the perfect live feed for your copepods, as well as a direct food source for filter-feeding corals, clams, and feather dusters.\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=\"\"\u003eWhy Choose This Combo?\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=\"\"\u003eComplete Nutritional Cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhytoplankton feeds and fattens your copepod population, making them even more nutritious for your fish. In turn, copepods provide the ultimate live prey for mandarins, seahorses, pipefish, wrasses, and scooter blennies. You get a two-tiered feeding system that covers everything from the tiniest coral polyp to the hungriest fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eUnmatched Coral Health:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile fish feast on pods, your corals directly consume the phytoplankton. SPS, LPS, soft corals, and gorgonians will all benefit from the bioavailable nutrients, resulting in brighter colors, faster growth, and fuller polyp extension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNatural Water Quality Management:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePhytoplankton consumes nitrates and phosphates, improving water clarity. Copepods then consume detritus, uneaten food, and microalgae, acting as a living clean-up crew. Together, they work synergistically to maintain pristine water parameters.\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 \u0026amp; Sustain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePour the copepods into your display or refugium and dose the phytoplankton regularly. The phytoplankton keeps your pod colony well-fed and breeding, ensuring you have a long-term, self-sustaining food source rather than a one-time feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eExceptional Value for Medium to Large Systems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis 48oz + 16oz combo is perfectly sized for aquariums between 75 and 200 gallons, or for reefers who want to give multiple tanks a massive biodiversity boost. Buying together saves you money compared to purchasing separately.\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=\"\"\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpon arrival, float both containers in your sump or display tank for 10–15 minutes to match the 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 the Combo:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor best results, add the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ephytoplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto your tank first (dose directly into the water column or refugium). Wait 30–60 minutes to allow the microalgae to disperse. Then, pour the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecopepods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einto your display tank or refugium. This gives the pods an immediate food source as they settle in.\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 Schedule:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAfter the initial setup, continue dosing phytoplankton every 2–3 days to maintain a robust pod population, especially in tanks with heavy predators. Refrigerate both products after opening and shake the phytoplankton well before each use.\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 complete living food web it deserves. Order the 48oz Copepod + 16oz Phytoplankton Combo today and watch your entire tank thrive from the bottom up!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaReefNY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47693129351339,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/9443\/6523\/files\/copepods3_1phytoplankton.jpg?v=1787713851","url":"https:\/\/aquareefny.com\/products\/reef-food-chain-combo-48oz-live-copepods-16oz-live-phytoplankton-complete-ecosystem-nutrition-for-saltwater-aquariums","provider":"AquaReefNY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}