{"product_id":"poddrop-tigriopus-californicus-live-copepods","title":"PodDrop Tigriopus californicus Live Copepods","description":"\u003cp\u003ePodDrop Tigriopus californicus Live Copepods provide naturally moving supplemental prey for compatible reef fish, corals, and other marine animals. These surface-associated harpacticoid copepods are known for tolerating the variable conditions commonly found in their natural tide-pool environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTigriopus copepods can add movement and life-stage variety to a balanced marine feeding program. They may be introduced directly into the aquarium or refugium and can also be used as starter material for a separate copepod culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 8 oz\u003cbr\u003e• 16 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Provides live supplemental prey for compatible marine livestock\u003cbr\u003e• Contains naturally varied copepod life stages\u003cbr\u003e• Adds movement and feeding enrichment to marine aquariums\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for many reef fish, corals, and marine invertebrates\u003cbr\u003e• May be introduced directly into the aquarium or refugium\u003cbr\u003e• Can be used to start a separate copepod culture\u003cbr\u003e• Cultured by PodDrop at its Arizona aquaculture facility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mandarin dragonets and other compatible pod-eating fish\u003cbr\u003e• Reef aquariums\u003cbr\u003e• Refugium seeding\u003cbr\u003e• Supplemental coral and invertebrate feeding\u003cbr\u003e• Establishing a separate copepod culture\u003cbr\u003e• Increasing live-prey variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporarily turn off pumps, mechanical filtration, protein skimmers, and UV sterilizers before adding the copepods. Gently distribute them near rockwork, substrate, or directly into the refugium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding copepods after the aquarium lights turn off may provide additional time for them to settle before active fish begin feeding. Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes before restarting equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Tigriopus copepods as part of a varied and appropriately balanced feeding program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flat $29.99 refrigerated live-food shipping rate applies to qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive copepods ship Monday through Wednesday using two-day shipping service. Orders may require up to three business days for processing before shipment. Orders placed later in the week may be held until the following shipping window to prevent weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive foods may ship separately from equipment, frozen foods, livestock, or products fulfilled by another supplier. Separate shipping charges may apply when an order requires multiple shipments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers should open and inspect all live products immediately upon delivery. Any live-arrival concern must be reported within 12 hours of delivery and include clear photographs of the product and its condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Live Product Notice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle contains a living culture. Organism density, visibility, and life-stage distribution naturally vary between bottles. Some copepods may be difficult to see with the unaided eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium conditions, filtration, predators, available habitat, and livestock populations can affect survival and visibility. Establishment, reproduction, continued survival, feeding response, coloration, and other aquarium outcomes are not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow all current storage and usage instructions printed on the product label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Buy From Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfinity and Beyond Aquatics is an approved PodDrop retailer serving freshwater and saltwater aquarium keepers nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Carefully selected products from trusted aquarium brands\u003cbr\u003e• Knowledgeable support from experienced aquarium keepers\u003cbr\u003e• Clear live-product shipping information\u003cbr\u003e• Secure online checkout\u003cbr\u003e• Responsive assistance before and after your purchase\u003cbr\u003e• Access to aquarium supplies, live foods, livestock, and specialty reef products in one place\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about whether Tigriopus copepods are appropriate for your aquarium? Contact Infinity and Beyond Aquatics before ordering and we will be happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PodDrop","offers":[{"title":"8oz","offer_id":53557412462901,"sku":"PD-TIGRI-8","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":53557412495669,"sku":"PD-TIGRI-16","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/2252\/7285\/files\/poddrop-tigri-copepods-marine-reef-tank-food-a1b2c3d4_jpg.webp?v=1789265114","url":"https:\/\/infinityandbeyondaquatics.com\/products\/poddrop-tigriopus-californicus-live-copepods","provider":"Infinity and Beyond Aquatics ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}