
Reef Nutrition - Tigger Pods - 6oz - Live Copepods
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Description:
Tigger-Pods (Tigriopus californicus) are live copepods known for their upward, jerky swimming motion that attracts a wide range of marine fish, including Mandarin dragonets, Seahorses, and Pipefish. Cultured at Reef Nutrition using a proprietary bio-secure process, these copepods are fed on Phyto-Feast® microalgae, ensuring high nutritional value. Each bottle contains approximately 3,000 copepods, including juveniles and egg-bearing females, with at least 10% extra to account for any DOA. Tigger-Pods can be used to directly feed fish, corals, and invertebrates, or established in display tanks and refugia for ongoing propagation.
Technical Specs:
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Scientific Name: Tigriopus californicus
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Contents: ~3,000 copepods per bottle
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Life Stages: Juveniles and egg-bearing females included
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Storage: Refrigerate if not used immediately; best added the day received
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Feeding: Microalgae-based products such as Phyto-Feast®
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Use: Direct feeding to fish/inverts, display tank introduction, or refugium establishment
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Acclimation: Allow bottle to reach room temperature for 2 hours before use
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Notes: Pods thrive in both warm and cool reef tanks; prefer nooks, crannies, and macroalgae for hiding and growth