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I’ve purchased multiple pods from different companies, this was the first time I’ve successfully been able to pod my tank! Thousands of live pods all over my tank! Thank you!

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I get this order every month to seed my 15 gallon AIO tank. I honestly never paid much attention until recently how much the pods are all over the rocks, sand bed, and sometimes floating in the water column. It’s pretty amazing.

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I have been ordering Copepods for many years and I never notice any reaction from my fish or corals when I bought from other places not so buying from Pod Your Reef! The copepods were alive and well! You could even see some swimming around in the tank my mushroom corals went crazy! Highly recommend getting your copepods from here!

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I’ve ordered copepods from several places and the care put into making sure it was packaged and received undamaged is unmatched. As long as this business exists, I will buy my pods right here! Shipping was fast and more importantly, every copepod was alive.

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Nutritious Clean Cultures

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    • Rapid colonization
    • Provides natural enrichment - inherent behaviors of fish that do not have access to the natural environment.
    • Consumes algae, bacterial biofilms, detritus, uneaten food
    • Excellent to seed new tanks


    • Benthic behavior Benthic behavior
    • Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains
    • Adaptable to reef conditions Adaptable to reef conditions
    • Consumes algae Consumes algae
    • Sized for Seahorses & Mandarins Sized for Seahorses & Mandarins
    • consumes uneaten food consumes uneaten food
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    • Great for fish not taking prepared foods
    • Consumes, algae, bacteria biofilms detritus, uneaten food
    • Swims through the water column
    • Easy for fish to spot with its size and swim pattern
    • Acclimated to reef conditions


    • Benthic behavior Benthic behavior
    • Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains
    • Adaptable to reef conditions Adaptable to reef conditions
    • Consumes algae Consumes algae
    • Large easy to see copepod Large easy to see copepod
    • consumes uneaten food consumes uneaten food
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    • Rapid colonization
    • Provides environmental enrichment - inherent behaviors of fish that do not have access to the natural environment.
    • Improves water clarity by consuming suspended food
    • Hybrid behavior of tisbe and tig copepods


    • Benthic and Planktonic Benthic and Planktonic
    • Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains
    • Adaptable to reef conditions Adaptable to reef conditions
    • Consumes algae Consumes algae
    • Sized for Seahorses & Mandarins Sized for Seahorses & Mandarins
    • consumes uneaten food consumes uneaten food
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    • Small size and easy digestion: great for filter-feeders, corals, and some small fish
    • Rich in proteins, essential amino acids, and fatty acids
    • High reproductive rate
    • Enhances natural feeding behaviors
    • Improved coloration and health


    • Excellent for for corals Excellent for for corals
    • Suspension feeders Suspension feeders
    • Consumes algae Consumes algae
    • Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains
    • Can be used as a first feed for larval fish and invertebrates Can be used as a first feed for larval fish and invertebrates
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    • Tisbe Biminiensis Copepods (2 bottle)
    • Apocyclops panamensis Reef Copepods (2 bottles)
    • Prodibio BioClean Salt (30 vial kit)


    • Sized for Seahorses & Mandarins Sized for Seahorses & Mandarins
    • Benthic and Planktonic Benthic and Planktonic
    • Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains Aides in suppressing the growth of certain pathogenic Vibrio strains
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By reducing the size of our bottles, we have also significantly reduced our carbon footprint, which is a step towards our goal of achieving a more sustainable business model. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability remains unwavering, and we look forward to continuing to find new ways to improve our products and reduce our impact on the environment.

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The Role of Detritivores, Decomposers, and Nutrient Cyclers in Coral Reef Ecosystems

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The Benefits of Macro Algae in a Reef Ecosystem

The Benefits of Macro Algae in a Reef Ecosystem

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