Live Apocyclops Copepods - Reef Genetics

TSA Sustainably Aquacultured Copepods – Apocyclops Panamensis

Apocyclops panamensis are small, active-swimming copepods ideal for both reef aquarium systems and aquaculture projects. Sustainably aquacultured in-house at TSA, these copepods are gut-loaded with lipid-rich phytoplankton to provide superior nutritional value. Their quick movement and small size make them highly attractive to mandarins, anthias, wrasses, and filter-feeding corals.

Why Choose TSA Copepods?

• Biologically Active Live Feed – Rich in protein, essential fatty acids (ARA, EPA, DHA), enzymes, vitamins, and probiotics.
• Size Versatility – Includes nauplii (10–20μm) and adults (40–60μm), ideal for both fish fry and coral consumption.
• Frequent Harvesting – Freshly collected weekly and conditioned for optimal gut content.
• Tank-Safe and Adaptable – Thrives in a range of environments including reef tanks, refugiums, and breeding systems.
• Natural Detritivores – Help clean up excess ciliates, algae, rotifers, and nuisance microorganisms.
  
  

Species-Specific Advantages – Apocyclops panamensis:

• Midwater swimmers with a distinct “pep-pep” motion that triggers feeding responses
• Extremely adaptable—capable of surviving in freshwater, brackish, and full-strength seawater (1.0263)
• Frequently used in rearing marine larvae due to their small size and nutritional density
• Rapid colonizers that thrive in refugiums and macroalgae-rich environments
• Ideal for both display systems and aquaculture applications
  
  

TSA Standard 8oz Pod Bottle Includes:

• 100+ live adult copepods and nauplii
• Great for single feedings or seeding tanks up to 40 gallons
• Also suitable for starting a home copepod culture
  
  

Seeding Instructions:

1. Turn off pumps, powerheads, UV sterilizers, and protein skimmers 10–20 minutes before dosing.
2. For best results, add copepods at night or when refugium/display lighting is off.
3. Seed near rockwork or refugium zones for optimal shelter and reproduction.
4. Dose TSA phytoplankton 1–3 times weekly to support population growth.
5. Maintain macroalgae like Chaetomorpha or Caulerpa to provide long-term habitat and sustenance.