EVERY REEF DESERVES THE RIGHT NUTRITION
Every reef aquarium has its own rhythm — that’s why PodDrop created five specialized live copepod blends, each designed to match your tank’s unique balance of corals, fish, and microfauna. Every bottle is alive with thriving copepods for sale, phytoplankton, and microalgae, forming a complete ecosystem of natural marine nutrition for sustained coral growth and biodiversity.
Our Ultimate Blend unites Tigriopus, Tisbe, Apocyclops, Oithona and Acartia tonsa species for full-spectrum feeding and continuous pod reproduction. Other blends — Nano, Reef Rain, Harmony, and Power — are tailored to specific goals: from seeding new reef systems and supporting mandarins to maintaining mature, high-demand aquariums.
Backed by science and precision aquaculture, every culture is sustainably farmed, packaged fresh, and shipped live with our arrival guarantee. Choose the blend that fits your reef, and experience the difference of freshly cultured live copepods and phytoplankton — delivered direct from PodDrop.
FIND THE PERFECT SPECIES FOR YOUR REEF - EXPLORE OUR SPECIES GUIDE
Dive deeper into each live species we culture — from nutrient-rich copepods for sale to essential phytoplankton strains. Learn their benefits, feeding behavior, and compatibility for your reef ecosystem.
Tisbe copepods are small, benthic species that thrive among rocks and substrate, making them ideal for seeding refugiums and live rock. They’re incredibly hardy and reproduce quickly, providing a constant natural food source for mandarins, gobies, and other finicky feeders. Their preference for hiding spaces helps maintain stable populations in any reef system.
Tigriopus californicus are large, bright red copepods known for their high omega-3 and carotenoid content—excellent for enhancing fish coloration and vitality. They swim actively in the water column, making them an easy live prey for fish and corals alike. Ideal for feeding larger reef inhabitants and conditioning broodstock.
Apocyclops panamensis are semi-pelagic copepods that live both in the water column and on surfaces, bridging the gap between benthic and free-swimming species. They reproduce rapidly, thrive in varied environments, and are rich in essential fatty acids—making them an excellent all-purpose live feed for reefs, larvae, and corals.
Native to warm coastal waters, Tigriopus sirindhornae are vigorous swimmers and resilient under variable salinity conditions. Their nutritional profile and strong swimming behavior make them a great live feed for both larval and adult fish. They’re especially useful for maintaining biodiversity and activity within a reef tank ecosystem.
THE PODDROP JOURNEY: THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO REEF SUCCESS!
RESTORING OCEAN ECOSYSTEM THROUGH INNOVATIVE CULTIVATION, CAREFUL HANDLING, AND RAPID DEPLOYMENT
STEP 1 - CULTURED FRESH
Raised with Care
Each PodDrop culture is freshly grown in our lab under optimal conditions for peak nutrition and vitality. We never use old stock—every batch is tested for purity, nutritional value, and species accuracy before shipping.
STEP 2 - PACKED WITH CARE
Handled for Freshness
Each PodDrop culture is carefully packed, quality-checked, and sealed for freshness. We use eco-friendly, temperature-controlled materials to ensure your live cultures arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your reef.
STEP 3 - SHIPPED FAST
Delivered Fresh, Every Time
Orders ship Mondays and Wednesdays through trusted carriers to ensure peak freshness. Each package includes real-time tracking and priority handling so your live cultures arrive fast, fresh, and ready for your reef.
