Pod Shot – Live Copepods (Tigriopus californicus) – 50ml Pouch
Our Pod Shot – Live Copepods (Tigriopus californicus) is a quick, easy, and effective way to give your reef inhabitants a boost of premium live nutrition. Each 50ml pouch contains a culture of active copepods ready to feed directly to your fish, corals, and other filter-feeding invertebrates. Ideal for target feeding or quickly enriching your tank's biodiversity.
Species Profile
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Scientific Name: Tigriopus californicus
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Adult Size: ~1 mm
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Behaviour: Strong swimmers, highly visible, actively moving in the water column.
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Habitat Role: Essential microcrustaceans in reef ecosystems, grazing on microalgae and detritus.
Why Choose Pod Shots?
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Convenient Single-Serve: Ready-to-use 50ml pouch for instant feeding or stocking.
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Target Feeding Made Easy: Perfect for feeding mandarins, scooter blennies, wrasses, anthias, and seahorses.
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Coral & Invertebrate Nutrition: Excellent live prey for LPS, soft corals, and non-photosynthetic filter feeders.
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Biodiversity Boost: Introduces beneficial microfauna to help balance your aquarium ecosystem.
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Portable & Mess-Free: Easy to store, transport, and use without the need for extra equipment.
Feeding Instructions
- Shake pouch gently before opening to distribute copepods evenly.
- Pour directly into the display tank or refugium.
- For target feeding, use a pipette or feeding syringe.
- Best used in the evening when fish activity is calmer.
Storage & Handling
We recommend adding copepods to your reef on the day of delivery.
Pro Tip
For long-term population success, supplement your system with our 5 Species Live Phytoplankton Blend. This ensures copepods have a constant food source, encouraging them to reproduce and thrive.
