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Apocyclops Live Copepods - Reef Pulse

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Planktura Reef Pulse Copepods – Apocyclops

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.

Species Profile: Apocyclops Copepods

  • Size range: 70 to 600 micrometers, suitable for a wide range of fish and coral feeders.
  • Freely swim throughout the water column for easy access by fish and invertebrates.
  • Omnivorous diet, consuming detritus, ciliates, algae, and bacteria, helping keep your aquarium clean and balanced.
  • Rich in lipids and PUFAs, supporting healthy growth in marine fish larvae.
  • Adaptable to varying salinities, making them a reliable live feed solution for diverse aquatic environments.

Key Benefits

  • Seeds and sustains copepod populations in your display tank or refugium.
  • Encourages natural feeding behaviors in fish and invertebrates.
  • Supports a stable, self-sustaining reef ecosystem.
  • Helps with nutrient export by consuming detritus and microalgae.

Instructions

  1. Acclimate the bottle to your tank’s temperature and salinity.
  2. Gently release the copepods into your tank or refugium.
  3. Add them at night when fish are less active.
  4. Provide additional food such as live phytoplankton to help the population establish.

Storage and Shelf Life

  • Oxygenate or open the bottle daily to refresh the air.
  • Shelf life is up to 2 months with proper daily oxygenation.
  • Store in a stable environment away from extreme temperatures.

Not For Human Consumption.

Copepods Storage

Keep copepods in the refrigerator.

Oxygenate the bottle daily

How We Pack Livestock

At New Dawn Aquaculture, we take every step to ensure your marine life arrives alive and thriving!

Carefully Packed for a Safe Journey
  • Livestock is hand-packed in sealed oxygen-filled bags with fresh saltwater.
  • Insulated coolers with heat or ice packs keep conditions stable, regardless of weather.
  • Built to handle up to 48 hours in transit.
Fast Delivery, Every Time

We ship FedEx Priority Overnight so your marine life arrives the next day, reducing stress and maximizing health.

Our Promise

Healthy, vibrant marine life delivered to your door, guaranteed. Shop with peace of mind—your aquarium deserves the best!

Arrive Alive Guarantee Policy

At New Dawn Aquaculture, we guarantee that your livestock arrives alive and healthy—no exceptions. Here's how it works:

What’s Covered

 All shipped livestock, including corals, fish, inverts, and live foods.

How It Works
  1. Be present for delivery and follow our acclimation guide.
  2. Report any issues within 48 hours of delivery by emailing info@ndaquaculture.ca with clear photos of the unop

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Planktura specializes in live, natural solutions for reef aquariums, phytoplankton, copepods, and beneficial bacteria grown to enhance coral health, water quality, and biodiversity. Backed by science and sustainability, our products help reefkeepers build thriving, balanced ecosystems with ease.

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