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AlgaGenPods™ Apocyclops (8oz) AlgaGen

$ 26,40

SKU: mode_1344454033509 Category: Food Tags: AlgaGen, apocyclops, copepods, coral food, fish food, refugium, spo-default, spo-enabled

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AlgaGenPODS™ is the copePOD line we have established to get, live fresh, appropriate copePODS to market. Every bottle is packed to order; we cannot inventory this product and still expect you to get fresh cultures. There is a lot of work that goes into each bottle because we pack each bottle specifically for each individual order. This effort is critical, so that we can get the freshest cultures, to you!

What are CopePODS?

There are 3 types of copePODS that tend to get bottled and sold; Harpacticoid (benthic), Calanoid (pelagic) and Cyclopoid (that can exhibit both benthic and/or pelagic characteristics). CopePODS in general are small, not be confused with amphipods which are bigger, comma shaped PODS. We do not call CopePODS microscopic because they can be seen with the naked eye, but the nauplii (babies) are. CopePODS play a very important role in the aquatic ecosystem. The bottom line is that they are critical in the cycling of carbon. CopePODS eat detritus, phytotplankton, dead, decaying matter, each other, and turn these items into important fatty acids. Calanoids tend to eat phytoplankton; harpacticoids tend to eat detritus; Cyclopoids are similar to both, and depending on the species some eat fecal pellets of other copePODS. Regardless, these fatty acids produced by the copePODS enter the food-chain when the copePODS are eaten. This is an oversimplification. The marine food chain relies on the copePOD as an important source for EFA (Essential Fatty Acids ). CopePODS are a key source of nutrition in the aquatic food chain.

Adding copePODS repeatedly to a stocked reef tank is very important. Many tanks are overstocked and no matter how big a refugium is, or how much live rock there is, or how many hiding places there are, it is questionable as to how well copePODS survive because they are being grazed ferociously by corals, fish, other PODS, you name it.

Cyclopoids – AlgaGenPods™ Apocyclops

Apocyclops is a cyclopoid copepod that is found in tropical waters throughout the world. It is a very opportunistic, colonizing copepod that can reach very high densities. This cyclopoid behaves a lot like a harpacticoid copepod in that the adults spend most of time on the substrate. The adults provide excellent food for mandarins, dragonettes, pipefishes, seahorses, leopard wrasses and anything that hunts for its food or picks off the substrate. The juveniles or nauplii will move through the water column making them an ideal candidate for a refugium or organisms that feed from the water column. The nauplii are very small, making them an appropriate LIVE food for even SPS corals. This CopePOD is a detritivore and will consume waste making it a perfect addition as the micro part of your clean-up crew. Apocyclops truly feeds your entire reef!

Storage: This copepod will last 2-3 months in a bottle and can be stored in temperatures above 50F and below 85F with our recommendation to store at 75-80F.

Use: Add near the bottom of the tank or in refugium when the lights are out.

Recommended dosage: One 8 oz. package per 2 feet of tank. For example, a 4’ long tank would need one 8 oz package on each end to allow for maximum colonization.

Fast Shipping and Professional Packaging

We can offer a variety of shipping options thanks to our long-term relationship with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse staff will package all goods to our exacting requirements. Prior to shipping, your goods will be thoroughly examined and securely secured. We deliver to thousands of customers every day from all over the world. This is a sign of our determination to be the largest online retailer in the world. Warehouses and distribution centers are located throughout Europe as well as in the USA.

Note: Orders that contain more than one item will be assigned a separate processing time for each item.

Prior to shipment, we examine the items ordered thoroughly before sending the items. Most orders are shipped within 48 hours. The expected delivery time is 3 to 7 days.

Returns

The stock is constantly changing and cannot be fully controlled by us due to the involvement of many different parties, such as the factory and our warehouse. The levels of stock can change at any moment. You may not receive your order once the order has been made.

The policy is 30 days. If it's been longer than 30 days since you made your purchase and we're unable to offer you a complete exchange or refund.

To be eligible for a return your item must be unused and in the same condition as you received it. You must have the item in its original packaging.

AlgaGenPods™ Apocyclops (8oz) AlgaGen

What are CopePODS?

Cyclopoids – AlgaGenPods™ Apocyclops

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