Reefphyto PodHide – Reef Tank Copepod Shelter & Breeding Station
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 solves this problem by giving copepods a dedicated safe haven to hide, breed, and thrive away from predators. Placed in your sump or refugium, 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.
Why Reefkeepers Need PodHide
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Stop Losing Pods Too Quickly: Protects copepods from predation so they can build a healthy, self‑sustaining population.
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Lower Ongoing Costs: Reduces the need for frequent re‑seeding with purchased pods.
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Boost Tank Health: Provides a continuous source of live nutrition for fish and corals.
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Encourages Biodiversity: Supports a healthy microfauna population within your reef system.
Design Features
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Multi‑Hole Structure: Maximises usable hiding and breeding space for copepods.
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Textured Surfaces: Encourages copepod attachment and reproduction.
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Four Stability Feet: Designed to sit securely in sand or on the glass flour as the 4 feet prevent movement and keeping the PodHide stable.
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Durable & Reef‑Safe: Made from PETG, safe for long‑term saltwater use.
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Precision 3D Printed: Produced in‑house for quality and consistency.
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Dimensions: Height 85 mm × Width 80 mm.
How to Use
- Rinse before first use.
- Place the PodHide in a low‑flow area of your main tank, sump or refugium.
- To seed with copepods, turn the PodHide 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 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 to your reef system today and start building a thriving, self‑sustaining pod population!
