Engineered for Reef Excellence
At PodDrop, we combine scientific precision with aquaculture expertise to deliver the most potent live cultures available. Our mission is simple: provide reef enthusiasts with the premium copepods and phytoplankton their ecosystems deserve—cultured in our licensed facility and harvested at peak vitality.
Our Commitment to Your Reef
We believe thriving reef tanks start with thriving biology. PodDrop delivers premium live copepods and phytoplankton—cultured in our licensed aquaculture facility, harvested at peak vitality, and shipped active to your door.
Every culture is science-backed, density-verified, and guaranteed to arrive alive. We're not just selling food; we're supporting the success of your reef ecosystem with the highest-quality live nutrition available.
Premium biology. Proven results. Your reef's competitive advantage.
Built by Reefers, for Reefers
We started PodDrop because we lived the frustration. After years of reef keeping, we knew the struggle: inconsistent pod cultures, weak phytoplankton, and the constant worry that our live food wasn't delivering the nutrition our tanks deserved.
That's when we decided to do something about it. We combined our passion for reef keeping with rigorous aquaculture science to create something better—cultures that are dense, vibrant, and genuinely alive.
Every batch of PodDrop is grown with the same care we'd give our own tanks. We obsess over water quality, dial in premium microalgae diets, and maintain transparent practices because your reef's health matters as much to us as it does to you.
Today, we're proud to be part of thousands of thriving reef ecosystems. When you choose PodDrop, you're choosing live nutrition that's been tested by people who understand what it takes to keep a reef truly thriving.
Why PodDrop Stands Apart
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Small-batch Culturing
We grow all copepods and phytoplankton in controlled small-batch systems to ensure maximum freshness and density. Each batch is monitored for salinity, cleanliness, activity level, and nutritional quality before harvesting. The result is a consistently strong, healthy culture every time.
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Species-specific Nutrition
Every species is fed according to its natural diet, using premium live phytoplankton grown in-house. This approach improves growth rates, boosts reproductive cycles, and supports long-term culture stability. Your reef receives pods that are active, well-fed, and biologically ready to establish.
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Harvested Fresh, Shipped Active
We bottle cultures at peak density and ship them actively feeding—never dormant or stored. Each order is inspected, packed in insulated materials, and backed by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Where Science Meets Precision
Every organism we culture is backed by rigorous scientific methodology and unwavering quality standards. Our licensed aquaculture facility in Phoenix represents years of research and refinement—a controlled environment where temperature, pH, salinity, and feeding protocols are monitored continuously. We don't just grow cultures; we engineer thriving ecosystems. From our dedicated breeding rooms to our advanced filtration systems, every detail is optimized to produce the healthiest, most vibrant organisms available. This commitment to precision is why reef enthusiasts trust PodDrop to deliver cultures that establish themselves faster and thrive longer in their tanks.
Why Choose PodDrop for Live Copepods & Phytoplankton?
✓ Live Copepods Shipped with Phytoplankton
Unlike competitors who ship copepods in sterile water, we include live phytoplankton with every copepod culture. Your reef tank copepods arrive actively feeding and ready to reproduce immediately.
✓ Small-Batch Copepod Cultures
Every live copepod culture is monitored for density, health, and activity before shipping. We culture copepods in small batches to ensure maximum freshness and quality for your saltwater aquarium.
✓ Species-Specific Phytoplankton Diets
Each copepod species—whether Tisbe copepods, Apocyclops, or Tigriopus—receives premium live phytoplankton matched to its natural diet, supporting faster copepod reproduction and stronger populations in your reef tank.
✓ Rare Copepod Species for Reef Tanks
We culture hard-to-find species like Tigriopus sirindhornae copepods from Thailand and other specialty marine copepods that most aquarium suppliers can't offer.
✓ Licensed Aquaculture Facility
Our Phoenix, Arizona aquaculture facility operates under proper licensing with strict protocols. We're a professional copepod farm, not a hobbyist operation.
✓ Live Arrival Guarantee on All Copepods
Every live copepod and phytoplankton order is backed by our live arrival guarantee. If your reef aquarium cultures don't arrive alive and active, we make it right.
Testimonials
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Not only are the copepods top-notch, but the customer service is outstanding. They answered all my questions about species selection and feeding schedules. You can tell they actually care about helping reef keepers succeed."— Brian W.Reef Enthusiast, Austin, TX
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"As a coral farmer, I need consistent, high-quality copepods for my propagation systems. PodDrop delivers every single time. Dense cultures, excellent packaging, and their Live Arrival Guarantee gives me peace of mind."— Sarah L.Coral Propagation Specialist, Miami, FL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The difference is night and day. These copepods arrived actively feeding and immediately started reproducing in my reef tank. You can tell PodDrop cultures their pods professionally—not like the half-dead ones I've gotten from other suppliers."— Marcus R.Reef Aquarium Enthusiast, San Diego, CA
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I love that they ship copepods with live phytoplankton. My pods hit the tank already eating and thriving. Within two weeks, I could see them crawling all over my rocks. Best investment I've made for my reef." Jennifer K.Saltwater Hobbyist, Tampa, FL
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Finally found a source for Tigriopus sirindhornae! PodDrop is one of the only places culturing rare species like this. The culture arrived packed with active, healthy pods. These guys know what they're doing."— Andrew T.Advanced Reefkeeper, Portland, OR
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Join hundreds of reef keepers who trust PodDrop
Our live copepods and phytoplankton are carefully cultured to ensure peak nutrition and vitality for your reef. With PodDrop, you're not just buying food—you're investing in the health and beauty of your aquarium.