Reefphyto PodHide Nano – Reef Tank Copepod Shelter & Breeding Station - for Smaller Tanks, Nano Systems, Sumps, and Refugiums

If you’ve ever added copepods to your reef tank only to watch the population vanish within days, you’re not alone. In most aquariums, pods are eaten faster than they can reproduce, especially by active feeders like wrasses, mandarins, and anthias.

The Reefphyto PodHide Nano solves this problem by giving copepods a dedicated safe haven to hide, breed, and thrive away from predators. Designed specifically for smaller tanks, nano systems, sumps, and refugiums, it creates a secure breeding station that continuously supplies your tank with a natural, sustainable food source for corals and fish. Made from reef-safe PETG and 3D printed in-house, its multiple holes and rough internal surfaces are perfect for colonisation. If you are looking for a larger Podhide then checkout or Full Size Podhide which can be found here on our website.

Why Reefkeepers Need PodHide Nano

• Stop Losing Pods Too Quickly
  Protects copepods from predation so they can build a healthy, self-sustaining population.

• Lower Ongoing Costs
  Reduces the need for frequent re-seeding with purchased pods.

• Boost Tank Health
  Provides a continuous source of live nutrition for fish and corals.

• Encourages Biodiversity
  Supports a healthy microfauna population within your reef system.

• Ideal for Smaller Systems
  Perfect for nano tanks, compact sumps, and refugiums where space is limited.

Design Features

• Multi-Hole Structure
  Maximises usable hiding and breeding space for copepods.

• Textured Surfaces
  Encourages copepod attachment and reproduction.

• Four Stability Feet
  Designed to sit securely in sand or on the glass floor, preventing movement and keeping the PodHide Nano stable.

• Durable & Reef-Safe
  Made from PETG, safe for long-term saltwater use.

• Precision 3D Printed
  Produced in-house for quality and consistency.

• Dimensions
  Height: 63 mm × Width: 60 mm

How to Use

• Rinse before first use.

• Place the PodHide Nano in a low-flow area of your main tank, sump, or refugium.

• To seed with copepods, turn the PodHide Nano on its side and use a turkey baster to gently squirt pods into the holes from your pouch.

• Alternatively, allow it to colonise naturally, copepods will find it over time.

• As the population grows, pods will naturally migrate into your display tank to feed fish and corals.

Maintenance Tips

• Occasionally reposition in your sump or refugium to encourage even colonisation.

• Do not place in areas of extremely high flow, as this may wash pods away.

• Inspect periodically to ensure optimal pod activity.

Add a PodHide Nano to your reef system today and start building a thriving, self-sustaining copepod population, even in smaller setups.