{"product_id":"copepod","title":"Copepod Culture (Micro-Crustacean)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Copepod Live Fish Food is a premium, nutrient-dense live culture designed to replicate natural foraging conditions for freshwater and marine aquariums. Rich in essential lipids, highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs), and natural astaxanthin pigments, these micro-crustaceans trigger vital hunting instincts in finicky fish, support healthy growth in fry, and promote vibrant coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopepods are an exceptional live nutritional supplement that provides high-protein, natural sustenance for delicate or newly introduced aquarium species. Sourced from pristine cultures, these active micro-organisms remain alive in the water column, allowing slow-feeding or predatory fish, mandarinfish, and newly hatched fry to hunt at their own pace without fouling the water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Copepod Culture (Micro-Crustacean)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh protein, rich in Omega-3 HUFAs and lipids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginner to Advanced Aquarists, Breeding Projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafe for all freshwater and marine community aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Quality Impact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZero nutrient spike; stays alive until consumed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Benefit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStimulates natural hunting instincts and enhances fish coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep at room temperature with aeration or introduce directly to tank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOxygen-infused breathable container for safe transit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care \u0026amp; Feeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Understanding the Benefits of Live Feeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beginner aquarists looking to breed fish or care for finicky species, standard dry flakes are often ignored. Live copepods move with a characteristic darting motion that instinctively attracts predators and small community fish. Introducing live copepods ensures that your fish receive active biological stimulation while consuming a diet that closely mirrors what they would eat in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Introduction and Application Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen your shipment arrives, gently float the bag or container in your aquarium for 15 minutes to equalize the temperature. For immediate feeding, pour the contents—including the liquid—directly into the path of your filter flow or near resting areas where fish can readily catch them. If you are looking to seed a refugium or establish a permanent breeding population in a marine or planted tank, turn off your protein skimmer and UV sterilizer for a few hours to let the copepods settle safely into the rocks or substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Storage and Maintenance Prior to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not plan to use the entire culture immediately, store the container in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. Open the lid once a day to allow gas exchange, or pour the culture into a small, clean jar with a gentle airline bubbler. Feeding them a drop of liquid phytoplankton daily will keep the copepods thriving and nutritionally packed until they are ready to be fed to your aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Live Food","offers":[{"title":"Copepod 90ml","offer_id":57051992392020,"sku":"ZS010062","price":1.69,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Copepod 180ml","offer_id":57051992424788,"sku":"ZS010063","price":2.41,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/Copepod_4e03da86-119d-40d4-9302-d8ef04fc1ea8.jpg?v=1788695265","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/copepod","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}