{"product_id":"apocyclops-panamensis-reef-copepods","title":"Apocyclops panamensis Reef Copepods","description":"\u003ch1\u003eApocyclops panamensis Copepods – “Apo Pods”\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApocyclops panamensis\u003c\/strong\u003e, known to reef hobbyists as \u003cem\u003e“Apo Pods”\u003c\/em\u003e, is one of the most versatile copepods you can add to a saltwater aquarium. Apo Pods combine the best traits of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.podyourreef.com\/collections\/pods\/products\/tisbe-biminiensis-reef-copepods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pod Your Reef Tisbe Biminiensis copepods\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTisbe biminiensis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (“Tisbe Pods”) and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.podyourreef.com\/products\/tigriopus-californicus-reef-copepods\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tigriopus Californicus Copepod \" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTigriopus californicus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (“Big Red Copepods” or “Tig Pods”), giving your reef tank a diverse feeding solution that supports both fish and corals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Feeding Behavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLike Tisbe Pods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hide in rockwork and substrate, perfect for active hunting fish like mandarins and scooter blennies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLike Big Red Copepods:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swim into the water column, making them accessible to a wider variety of fish and corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis combination of benthic hiding and free-swimming behavior makes the Apo Pod an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent all-around “utility” copepod\u003c\/strong\u003e for boosting biodiversity and providing continuous live nutrition in your reef tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyclopoida\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apocyclops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife Stages Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nauplii to adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% aquacultured in sterile conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritional Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in \u003cstrong\u003ehighly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA)\u003c\/strong\u003e and beneficial n-3 fatty acids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsume uneaten food and algae, recycling nutrients into a natural food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContribute to healthy fish coloration, immune function, and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReef Tank Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh fertility and short gestation period for rapid population growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResilient to parameter swings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsume detritus and help maintain water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandarins, scooter blennies, and other active hunters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorals that capture plankton from the water column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeding refugiums or new reef tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing biodiversity for long-term reef stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Apo Pods Stand Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApo Pods are \u003cstrong\u003emedium-sized copepods\u003c\/strong\u003e—easier to spot than our smaller Tisbe Pods but not as large as our Big Red Tig Copepods. This balance in size means they can reproduce quickly while still being readily consumed by a wide range of tank inhabitants. By thriving both in rock crevices and free-swimming in open water, they offer unmatched feeding opportunities for your reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoost your reef’s biodiversity and feeding variety—add live Apocyclops panamensis “Apo Pods” to your aquarium today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pod Your Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46097017045163,"sku":"copepod_apo_8","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0142\/7371\/files\/ApoSingleBottle_3e630b71-f3f6-4a00-9511-02384ef4a947.png?v=1770039916","url":"https:\/\/walnutcreekpet.com\/products\/apocyclops-panamensis-reef-copepods","provider":"Walnut Creek Pets LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}