Reef Genetics Live (Apocyclops panamensi) Apocyclops Copepods
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RG-LF4672120848
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Reef Genetics Live (Apocyclops panamensi) Apocyclops Copepods is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
TSA Sustainably Aquacultured Copepods
Apocyclops panamensis
Overarching Benefits to TSA Aquacultured Copepods
- Biologically- Active Live Feed: source of essential protein, lipids (ARA/EPA/DHA), vitamins, probiotics and enzymes.
- Small size: nauplii (10-20um) + adults (40-60um):
Can be consumed by the smallest mouth foraging fish (mandarin dragonet, scooter blenny, anthias etc.)
Can be consumed by corals (LPS, SPS, aphotosynthetic) as well
as other finicky zooplankton feeders.
- Harvested weekly and gut-loaded with lipid-rich phytoplankton
- Active consumers and recyclers of reef detritus
- Highly adaptable to reef tank conditions, will rapidly colonize refugiums
- Perfect for aquaculture and home breeding projects
Seeding Instructions
- Shut of pumps, powerheads, UV sterilizers and protein skimmers 10-20 minutes prior.
- If possible, seed pods at night or when refugium/tank light is off.
- Seed pods in designated refugium space or near rockwork–this will allow them to hide and reproduce.
- Dose system with TSA phytoplankton 1-3 times a week to accelerate pod colony growth
- Macroalgae (Chaetomorpha, Gracilaria, Halymenia, Caulerpa, Ulva, Hypnea etc.) sustain and support pod populations long-term
Specific Pod Benefits: Apocyclops panamensis
- Active swimmer in open-water making it far more available to fish and filter feeders.
- Attractive “pep-pep” locomotion fish cannot refuse.
- Consumes excess ciliates, rotifers, pest algae and other nuisance microorganisms.
- Smaller size, most applicable for aquaculture projects, used to rear sensitive marine larvae.
- Capable of thriving in freshwater, brackish water and full-strength seawater (1.0263)
TSA Standard Pod Bottles (8oz)
- 100+ Adult Copepods/Nauplii
- Great for single feedings
- Suitable to seeding aquariums up to 40 Gallons
- Great for starting a home copepod culture