🔥 FEATURED CULTURES - SHIPPING THIS WEEK
PREMIUM LIVE COPEPODS & PHYTOPLANKTON FOR THRIVING REEF AQUARIUM
PodDrop supplies fresh live copepods for sale and phytoplankton cultured in our licensed aquaculture facility. Every bottle ships dense with active Tisbe, Tigriopus, and Apocyclops copepods—essential live food for mandarinfish, corals, and reef tank biodiversity.
Our specialty blends—Ultimate, Nano, Harmony, Reef Rain, and Power—help seed new aquariums, boost copepod reproduction, and maintain balanced nutrient cycles in established reef systems.
All cultures are sustainably farmed, shipped live with feeding phytoplankton, and backed by our arrival guarantee.
THE PODDROP METHOD - HEALTHIER FROM THE START
PodDrop ships live copepods for sale the way serious reefers want them — actively feeding on fresh Rhodomonas, never starving in sterile water. The result? Stronger pods, faster results, and a healthier reef from day one.
ACTIVE & ALIVE
Open the bottle and see movement instantly. No weak, dormant, or “maybe alive” pods — just thriving cultures ready to boost your tank.
FASTER ESTABLISHMENT
Because they’re already feeding and reproducing, PodDrop pods take off immediately, helping your reef stabilize and thrive faster.
SUPERIOR NUTRITION
Rhodomonas phytoplankton delivers premium omega-3s that supercharge pod vitality — giving your fish, corals, and microfauna richer, more nutritious prey.
COMPLETE LIVE COPEPODS SPECIES GUIDE FOR REEF TANKS
Choosing the right copepod species is essential for a thriving reef aquarium. Our comprehensive species guide covers Tisbe, Tigriopus californicus, Apocyclops panamensis, and other premium live copepods for sale.
Learn which species work best for mandarinfish, corals, and refugiums, plus detailed information on feeding behavior, reproduction rates, nutritional profiles, and compatibility with different reef tank setups.
Tisbe copepods are small benthic species that thrive in rock crevices and substrate, making them ideal for seeding refugiums and establishing self-sustaining populations. These hardy copepods reproduce rapidly and provide constant natural food for mandarinfish, gobies, blennies, and other finicky reef fish. Their preference for hiding in rockwork helps maintain stable breeding colonies that continuously replenish your reef tank's food web.
Best for: Refugium seeding, mandarin dragonets, long-term population stability
Tigriopus californicus are large, bright red copepods prized for their exceptional omega-3 fatty acids and natural carotenoids—perfect for enhancing fish coloration, vitality, and immune health. These active swimmers move throughout the water column, making them easy live prey for both fish and corals. Ideal for feeding larger reef inhabitants like wrasses, anthias, and dottybacks, plus excellent for conditioning broodstock before breeding.
Best for: Fish coloration, breeding conditioning, SPS coral feeding, larger predatory fish
Apocyclops panamensis are semi-pelagic copepods that inhabit both the water column and tank surfaces, bridging the gap between benthic and free-swimming species. They reproduce exceptionally fast, adapt to varied salinity and temperature ranges, and are loaded with essential fatty acids. This makes them an excellent all-purpose live feed for mixed reef tanks, coral larvae, refugiums, and fish fry.
Best for: New tank cycling, mixed reef systems, coral broadcast feeding, fish larvae
Native to warm tropical coastal waters, Tigriopus sirindhornae are vigorous swimmers with remarkable resilience under fluctuating salinity and temperature conditions. Their rich nutritional profile and strong swimming behavior make them excellent live feed for both larval and adult fish. Particularly valuable for maintaining biodiversity, activity levels, and natural feeding behaviors in established reef aquarium ecosystems.
Best for: Unstable parameters, quarantine tanks, fish breeding programs, biodiversity
THE PODDROP JOURNEY: THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO REEF SUCCESS!
RESTORING OCEAN ECOSYSTEM THROUGH INNOVATIVE CULTIVATION, CAREFUL HANDLING, AND RAPID DEPLOYMENT
STEP 1 - CULTURED FRESH IN OUR LAB
Live Copepods Raised for Maximum Vitality
Every PodDrop culture starts in our licensed aquaculture facility under controlled conditions that maximize copepod health and reproduction. We culture fresh batches weekly and test each one for species purity, population density, and nutritional content before bottling. Unlike competitors using old stock, your copepods are harvested at peak vitality and shipped within days of culturing.
STEP 2 - PACKED WITH CARE FOR SAFE TRANSIT
Temperature-Controlled Packaging Keeps Copepods Alive
Each bottle is carefully packed with eco-friendly, insulated materials designed specifically for live aquatic shipments. We include oxygen, temperature regulation, and protective cushioning to ensure your copepods survive transit stress. Every package undergoes quality checks before sealing to verify culture density and activity levels.
STEP 3 - SHIPPED FAST WITH ARRIVAL GUARANTEE
Express Delivery Monday-Wednesday for Peak Freshness
Orders ship Monday through Wednesday via priority carriers (excluding U.S. holidays) to avoid weekend delays. Every package includes real-time tracking so you know exactly when your live copepods arrive. Our arrival guarantee means if your cultures don't arrive healthy and active, we'll replace them free of charge.
