{"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 Standard. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eSee shipping policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"736\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"615\"\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\n\u003cp data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"1342\"\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\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1549\"\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":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":52580517871895,"sku":"TCR-POD-TIG-08","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":52580517806359,"sku":"TCR-POD-TIG-16","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 oz","offer_id":52718464434455,"sku":"TCR-POD-TIG-32","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/texascoralranch.com\/products\/tigriopus-californicus-tig-pods-live-copepods","provider":"Texas Coral Ranch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}