Apocyclops Live Copepods - Reef Pulse

Planktura Reef Pulse Copepods – Apocyclops

Planktura’s Reef Pulse Copepods bring live Apocyclops directly to your aquarium, providing a natural, nutrient-rich food source for fish and invertebrates. These single-strain cultures are used to seed copepod populations in your tank, enhancing your reef ecosystem by stimulating natural feeding behaviors, boosting biodiversity, and supporting a balanced, self-sustaining environment.

Species Profile: Apocyclops Copepods

• Size range: 70 to 600 micrometers, suitable for a wide range of fish and coral feeders.
• Freely swim throughout the water column for easy access by fish and invertebrates.
• Omnivorous diet, consuming detritus, ciliates, algae, and bacteria, helping keep your aquarium clean and balanced.
• Rich in lipids and PUFAs, supporting healthy growth in marine fish larvae.
• Adaptable to varying salinities, making them a reliable live feed solution for diverse aquatic environments.

Key Benefits

• Seeds and sustains copepod populations in your display tank or refugium.
• Encourages natural feeding behaviors in fish and invertebrates.
• Supports a stable, self-sustaining reef ecosystem.
• Helps with nutrient export by consuming detritus and microalgae.

Instructions

1. Acclimate the bottle to your tank’s temperature and salinity.
2. Gently release the copepods into your tank or refugium.
3. Add them at night when fish are less active.
4. Provide additional food such as live phytoplankton to help the population establish.

Storage and Shelf Life

• Oxygenate or open the bottle daily to refresh the air.
• Shelf life is up to 2 months with proper daily oxygenation.
• Store in a stable environment away from extreme temperatures.

Not For Human Consumption.