FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
COPEPODS FOR REEF TANK

Orders are processed within 1–2 business days. We ship Monday–Thursday to avoid weekend delays, ensuring your live products arrive fresh. Delivery time depends on your location and the shipping option chosen at checkout.

Open the package right away and refrigerate bottles at 38–42°F (3–6°C), upright and out of light. Do not freeze. Gently swirl to resuspend live organisms before dosing. For best results, use within 5 days of arrival and follow the instructions on each label.

Yes. Seeding copepods early stabilizes biodiversity and prepares the tank for fish and coral. New systems often see nutrient swings and algae; introducing pods at the start builds a balanced food chain for long-term stability.

We guarantee live arrival on all copepods and phytoplankton when shipped with our recommended methods. If your order arrives compromised, contact us within 24 hours with photos for a replacement or store credit.

Yes. Copepods feed on film algae, detritus, and organics, helping control nuisance algae as part of a balanced cleanup crew. They aren’t a silver bullet, but continuous grazing improves nutrient balance—especially when pods are sustained with live phytoplankton.

Keep bottles refrigerated at 38–42°F (3–6°C), upright, and out of direct light. Do not freeze. Gently swirl before dosing to resuspend live organisms and use by the best-by date on the label for maximum viability.

PodDrop bottles should be stored refrigerated at 38–42°F (3–6°C) and used within 5 days of arrival for best results. Always keep them upright, away from light, and never freeze.

Live copepods are essential because they provide natural food for fish and corals, clean detritus, and boost biodiversity. Copepods graze on leftover food, waste, and microalgae to stabilize water quality and support picky feeders like mandarins and wrasses. PodDrop’s Harmony Blend combines multiple species to build a balanced, self-sustaining food web. Shop: getpoddrop.com

Mandarins, wrasses, dragonets, gobies, and many corals thrive on copepods. Pods are rich in omega-3s and act as natural micro-prey for small-mouthed fish and SPS corals. A continuous supply prevents nutritional gaps and can improve coloration. Shop: getpoddrop.com

Yes. Seeding copepods early stabilizes biodiversity and prepares the tank for fish and coral. New systems often see nutrient swings and algae; introducing pods at the start builds a balanced food chain for long-term stability. Shop: getpoddrop.com

Turn off pumps and lights, then pour copepods near rocks, sand, or a refugium at night so they can settle and hide. Target crevices and protected areas to improve survival. PodDrop bottles contain mixed life stages for faster establishment. Shop: getpoddrop.com

You’ll typically see pods in 4–6 weeks and a stable population in 2–3 months. Timing depends on tank size, refugium setup, predation, and phytoplankton feeding. Regular dosing with PodDrop phyto and periodic reseeding speed things up. Shop: getpoddrop.com

Yes. Copepods feed on film algae, detritus, and organics, helping control nuisance algae as part of a balanced cleanup crew. They aren’t a silver bullet, but continuous grazing improves nutrient balance—especially when pods are sustained with live phytoplankton. Shop: getpoddrop.com

Use a separate container with saltwater, gentle aeration, and live phytoplankton as food. Feed daily, harvest with a fine mesh, and reseed your tank weekly. Home culturing creates a constant, affordable supply of pods for long-term reef health. Shop: getpoddrop.com