PodDrop Live Nutrition FAQ — Everything You Need to Know About Our Copepods For Sale, Live Phytoplankton & Live Reef Care

Orders are processed within 1–2 business days. We ship Monday & Wednesday 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, live copepods can help reduce algae. They feed on film algae, detritus, and organics, aiding in algae control as part of a balanced cleanup crew. While not a complete solution, their continuous grazing improves nutrient balance, especially when supported with live phytoplankton.

Store your PodDrop bottles in the fridge at 38–42°F (3–6°C), standing upright and away from direct light. Do not freeze them. Gently swirl before dosing to mix the live organisms and use by the best-by date for optimal results.

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.