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
- Acclimate the bottle to your tank’s temperature and salinity.
- Gently release the copepods into your tank or refugium.
- Add them at night when fish are less active.
- 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.
