Tigriopus californicus Copepods

Tigriopus californicus Copepods — 6 oz

About This Culture

Tigriopus californicus is a live cultured marine copepod offered as supplemental prey for compatible aquarium animals and as starter material for a separate culture or refugium. It is a surface-associated harpacticoid copepod known for tolerance of variable tide-pool conditions. Best for: Visible live prey, Culture work, Refugiums, Target feeding

Live copepods can contribute prey diversity to appropriate marine systems and can also be used in separately maintained culture or refugium setups. Their behavior, size, and suitability vary by species and life stage.

Because this is a living product, its condition and usefulness depend on handling, acclimation, tank inhabitants, and the culture environment. It is not a guaranteed permanent population once added to a display.

Features:

• Live cultured copepods supplied for compatible aquatic applications
• Can provide supplemental live prey for suitable marine livestock
• May be used for refugium seeding or dedicated culture when conditions permit
• Size options allow selection for different stocking or culture plans
• Original listing highlights: Visible live prey, Culture work, Refugiums, Target feeding

Specifications:

• Type: Live copepod culture
• Organism: Tigriopus californicus
• Recommended uses: Visible live prey, Culture work, Refugiums, Target feeding
• Selected size: 6 oz
• Brand / line: PodDrop
• Category: Copepods

Care and Usage Recommendations:

Acclimate according to the supplier instructions and match salinity and temperature carefully. Introduce to a suitable system; avoid making assumptions about stocking density or culture viability from bottle volume alone.

Important: This is a living aquatic product. Store and handle according to the current supplier instructions. Exact concentration, organism count, and dosing amounts are not specified by the source listing and should not be assumed.