{"title":"Live Copepods","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tisbe-biminiensis-copepods","title":"Tisbe Biminiensis Copepods","description":"\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is covered by the Texas Coral Ranch live arrival policy. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 2-Day Shipping at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTisbe biminiensis copepods\u003c\/strong\u003e establish a persistent, self-sustaining population that provides a continuous natural food source within reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a benthic species, Tisbe live and reproduce within rockwork and substrate, allowing them to remain protected while steadily repopulating the system. This makes them especially valuable for sustaining mandarins, dragonets, and other pod-dependent fish that rely on constant access to live prey. Over time, they help build a stable microfauna population that supports coral feeding and reinforces the natural balance of the reef. Cultured in Texas under controlled conditions, these pods arrive active and ready to seed your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for reef tanks and refugiums where long-term stability and consistent food availability are the goal. Add Tisbe biminiensis to establish a dependable, self-replenishing food source in your reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Coral Ranch","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":52530134352151,"sku":"TCR-POD-TISBE-04","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":52530134384919,"sku":"TCR-POD-TISBE-08","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":52530134319383,"sku":"TCR-POD-TISBE-16","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":52718474461463,"sku":"TCR-POD-TISBE-32","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"apocyclops-panamensis-copepods","title":"Apocyclops Panamensis Copepods","description":"\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is covered by the Texas Coral Ranch live arrival policy. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 2-Day Shipping at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApocyclops panamensis copepods\u003c\/strong\u003e establish fast, active populations that support coral feeding, fish nutrition, and overall reef biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for their rapid reproduction and presence in both the water column and on surfaces, Apocyclops provide a readily available food source throughout the system. This makes them especially effective for sustaining corals, small fish, and other organisms that benefit from constant access to live prey. In reef aquariums and refugiums, they help build a dynamic and self-sustaining microfauna population that reinforces the natural food web. Cultured in Texas under controlled conditions, these pods arrive active and ready to seed your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for reef tanks, refugiums, and anyone looking to quickly establish a visible and productive copepod population. Add Apocyclops panamensis to create a more active and naturally fed reef environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Coral Ranch","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":52530141167895,"sku":"TCR-POD-APOC-04","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":52530141200663,"sku":"TCR-POD-APOC-08","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":52530141135127,"sku":"TCR-POD-APOC-16","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":52718472626455,"sku":"TCR-POD-APOC-32","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"tigriopus-californicus-tig-pods-live-copepods","title":"Tigriopus californicus (Tig Pods) Live Copepods","description":"\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is covered by the Texas Coral Ranch live arrival policy. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 2-Day Shipping at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTigriopus californicus copepods\u003c\/strong\u003e provide a larger, nutrient-rich live food source that supports fish conditioning and targeted feeding in reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown for their size and strong fatty acid profile, Tigriopus are widely used as a high-value prey item for mandarins, dragonets, and other pod-feeding fish. Unlike smaller benthic species, they are more visible in the water column and trigger a strong feeding response, making them especially effective for finicky or newly introduced fish. While they may not establish long-term populations in all reef systems, they offer immediate nutritional impact and are an excellent addition to a varied feeding strategy. Cultured in Texas under controlled conditions, these pods arrive active and ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for reef tanks and refugiums where supplemental live feeding and fish conditioning are a priority. Use Tigriopus californicus to introduce a larger, more stimulating prey source into your reef.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Texas Coral Ranch","offers":[{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":52580517839127,"sku":"TCR-POD-TIG-04","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":52580517871895,"sku":"TCR-POD-TIG-08","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":52580517806359,"sku":"TCR-POD-TIG-16","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":52718464434455,"sku":"TCR-POD-TIG-32","price":50.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"3-pod-power-pack-live-copepods-tig-apocyclops-tisbe-mix","title":"3 Pod Power Pack Live Copepods (Tig, Apocyclops \u0026 Tisbe Mix)","description":"\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is covered by the Texas Coral Ranch live arrival policy. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose 2-Day Shipping at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA powerhouse blend of all three of our Texas-cultured copepod species, Tigriopus californicus (Tig Pods), Apocyclops Panamensis, and Tisbe Biminiensis, in a single bottle. Each species plays a unique role in your reef ecosystem: Tig Pods provide large, nutrient-rich food for fish conditioning; Apocyclops establish fast, active populations for coral feeding and biodiversity; and Tisbe colonize rockwork and substrate for a continuous natural food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive arrival guaranteed. 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