{"product_id":"apocyclops-live-copepods-reef-pulse","title":"Apocyclops Live Copepods - Reef Pulse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePlanktura Reef Pulse Copepods – Apocyclops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecies Profile: Apocyclops Copepods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSize range: 70 to 600 micrometers, suitable for a wide range of fish and coral feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFreely swim throughout the water column for easy access by fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOmnivorous diet, consuming detritus, ciliates, algae, and bacteria, helping keep your aquarium clean and balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRich in lipids and PUFAs, supporting healthy growth in marine fish larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdaptable to varying salinities, making them a reliable live feed solution for diverse aquatic environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSeeds and sustains copepod populations in your display tank or refugium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEncourages natural feeding behaviors in fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSupports a stable, self-sustaining reef ecosystem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHelps with nutrient export by consuming detritus and microalgae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAcclimate the bottle to your tank’s temperature and salinity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eGently release the copepods into your tank or refugium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd them at night when fish are less active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProvide additional food such as live phytoplankton to help the population establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eStorage and Shelf Life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOxygenate or open the bottle daily to refresh the air.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShelf life is up to 2 months with proper daily oxygenation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStore in a stable environment away from extreme temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eNot For Human Consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"New Dawn Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":52151686431017,"sku":"PL-APO-8","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/6225\/6681\/files\/Apocyclops-Live-Copepods-Reef-Pulse_Planktura.png?v=1763668038","url":"https:\/\/konnichiwa.ca\/products\/apocyclops-live-copepods-reef-pulse","provider":"こんにちはマート | KON NICHIWA MART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}