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Plus as an added bonus almost all if not all of your fish in your aquarium BENEFIT as they munch on these protein and fatty acid enriched treats. Copepods are a valuable member of your clean up crew. They aide in Algae control due to pods small size, they can get into the tiniest of crevices and clean the algae down to its roots and help reduce the formation by reducing nutrients in your aquarium. They aide nutrient export by consuming bacteria, detritus and uneaten food and converting it to protein and fatty acids for our fish.  Copepods add to an increased biome when colonies of different species establish colonies with in our aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef By Steele ships all pods in all life stages. Our Pods contains a range of juvenile to adult copepods. Some juvenile copepods are difficult-to-impossible to see with the naked eye upon arrival, but are ideal for establishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copepod Colonies. 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Resilient and fast-growing, they are likely to colonize your aquarium and play an important role in removing unsightly algal films over the aquarium substrate and provide an constant food source. We highly recommend dosing Phyto Buffet to provide for their nutritional needs, and it aids in establishing colonization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTigriopus californicus\u003c\/strong\u003e copepod is an wonderful addition to any saltwater aquarium as this species of copepods are rich in astaxanthin which will helps bring dull colored fish back to their naturally vibrant colors seen in the wild. 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T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehey a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e nutrient export by consuming bacteria, detritus and uneaten food and converting it to protein and fatty acids for our fish.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopepods add to an increased biome when colonies of different species establish colonies with in our aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef By Steele ships all pods in all life stages. Our Pods contains a range of juvenile to adult copepods. Some juvenile copepods are difficult-to-impossible to see with the naked eye upon arrival, but are ideal for establishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copepod Colonies. 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We recommend adding all copepods at least 1 hour after lights out to avoid a feeding frenzy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTOS ARE REPRESENTATIVE AND NOT ACTUAL PRODUCT\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCurrent photos of Premium pods packaging and will be replaced when photographer provides them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reef By Steele LLC","offers":[{"title":"8 Oz","offer_id":48620290834738,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 Oz","offer_id":48620290867506,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32 Oz","offer_id":48620290900274,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Gallon 64 Oz","offer_id":48620290933042,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gallon 128 Oz","offer_id":48620290965810,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/1188\/5618\/files\/COPEBUFFALL_5eaa5123-bd32-4dbe-a26e-4c60d08d2d2b.png?v=1715252432"},{"product_id":"energetic-double-pod-buffet","title":"ENERGETIC DOUBLE POD BUFFET Benthic\/Palegic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEED HELP CHOOSING WHICH POD BUFFET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reefbysteele.com\/pages\/how-to-choose-the-correct-copepods-for-your-tank\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Choose you Pods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRESH LIVE DOUBLE DENSITY COPEPOD BLEND\u003c\/strong\u003e includes Acartia, Pseudo, Parvo copepods plus an additional and equal volume of Harpa Pods and Rotifers without additional water for increased biodiversity and nutritional value for your saltwater or reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBENEFITS OF PODS IN YOUR AQUARIUM: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe primary benefits include FOOD SOURCE, CLEAN UP CREW (CUC) and BIOME DIVERSITY. Copepods aid in the husbandry of certain aquarium inhabitants which require an endless food source as their metabolism requires them to hunt non-stop.  these include but not limited to Mandarin Dragonets like our beloved Rainbow Wish and Paisley, other dragonets such as HUSKER our Ruby Red Dragonet (Can’t live in the Cornhusker state and have a red and yellow fish and not name it after your team lol) plus pipefish, seahorses, anthias, various gobies such as sleeper, sand sifting, etc.  Copepods also provide a consistent and viable food source for many different captive bred fry. 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Some juvenile copepods are difficult-to-impossible to see with the naked eye upon arrival, but are ideal for establishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e copepod Colonies. 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I think most of us do, but how do we get there. When I first got into the reefing hobby, I was convinced, as were a lot of others in the 80's, that clean water and bright lights (in the right spectrum) was all corals needed. I can truly say that those early years for me were fraught with struggles and challenges. Some success, but lots of failure as well. When we returned to the hobby, oh so much had changed. LED lighting with ability to set your own color and intensity settings and producing so much less heat. Powdered coral foods, just add water. Bottled coral foods with trace elements, carbohydrates, amino acids, and vitamins, to feed and enhance corals and their coloration. However, these products seem to come with a potential drawback as they tend to increase nutrients (Phosphates and nitrates) in our aquariums. For some this isn’t a problem, but for many of us, nutrient export or reduction is a major battle we face. So, what is the best option to get our corals the proper nutrition they need, without raising nitrates and phosphates? Is there a more natural method to provide for our corals needs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy, thank you for asking! At Reef By Steele, we are constantly researching to ensure we have the most up to date products, techniques, and knowledge? Recently I was researching the various strains of phytoplankton to ensure success in our new aquaculture endeavor and kept coming across a common theme. Certain strains of phytoplankton produce carotenoids. There are some amazing claims about the uses of these carotenoids in science, health care, and beautification products. What I found really exciting is that these carotenoids have been shown in studies to be consumed by corals and have been connected to enhanced coloration of corals and fish in aquaculture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsn’t all phyto the same? How does a reefer know if they are getting the right stuff? But which strains of phytoplankton can it be found in?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are all great questions, so right off the bat, no not all phytoplankton is the same. Each and every strain is unique. They vary in cell size, vitamins, carbohydrates, fatty and amino acids produced and vary by color. When we started selling product on Reef2Reef, it was to try to offset the culturing expenses so we could continue to dose to our own tanks. When we made the decision to go commercial and make this a business, I had decisions to make. Among those decisions was what to offer for a phyto blend. There are so many different choices and each seems to have a different number of strains. Is more the merrier, or is basic the best? What I found is that no two strains are the same, each offers differences in the levels and types of nutrients provided. For this reason we started out with 10 separate strains trying to hit at least one in every category. What I found when we started is that the non-green phytoplankton are more nutritious and beneficial for almost all the inhabitants of our reefs, leading us to focus 60% of our strains in these specific strains. What we learned from our customers is that there is a perception of phytoplankton that it should be green. Questions like, why is brand x greener than yours. Unfortunately, I would guess that some customers may not reach out but instead assume that our product isn’t as rich as the green bottles they have previously purchased. Another belief that I have encountered is that many reefers believe that brown colored phytoplankton is going to make their tank water “dirty”, again an impression based on visual cues. The truth is, no phytoplankton is going to dirty your tank water, it will actually make it clearer. In a discussion I had yesterday with a friend who has been in aquaculture and phytoplankton production for over 30 years (has published articles) brought this same point up with me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI reached out to him, as we prepare for the next phase in our continued development of our business as we start aqua-culturing three new products. Part of this discussion was the proper food sources for our rotifers which we will use to rear the new invertebrates we are breeding. His recommendation is feeding rotifers only brown and gold phytoplankton for our goals. We already harvest in this manner as this is required for culturing our Parvo pods. It was during this research that I came across study after study linking these same strains of phytoplankton to enhanced coloration and growth in many corals. Especially SPS, and red, yellow and orange LPS and NPS corals. I learned that the red strains, Rhodomonas lens, Rhodomonas Salina, and Porphyridium cruentum would enhance coral colors, but the fact that the diatoms do this as well was something I had not found in my previous research.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this reason, we have expanded our phytoplankton culturing system adding 7 new strains. Also, we are going to offer our “Parvo” blend (this is what we have previously only used in house) which will be a combination of all 5 of our brown diatoms, all 5 of our red\/purple strains and both of our gold strains. This blend will still be a powerhouse for nutrient export and silicate removal, superior copepod nutritional value (yes, copepods are a better food source when eating phytoplankton vs detritus and nuisance algae) and target coral reefs growth and coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, we understand that this is going to increase the confusion on our website. However, this decision is being made, not because it might drive increased sales, but because it offers real options for our customers to get the RIGHT PRODUCT for their needs. We have done the same thing with our copepods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitially I too felt “more is better” which is true from a marketing standpoint, but our underlying purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is to provide our customers with the highest quality product that will give them the best results to meet their needs. So, selling our pelagic pods to reefers who do not have high metabolism cruising fish like leopard wrasses and Anthias would be doing them a disservice. This is the driving force behind our expansion remodel, which will allow us to offer some new products which we find difficult to obtain (more to follow as this come to fruition).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe can now target a new offering to those customers whose goals are the brightest, healthiest corals naturally with the same food source available to them in the ocean. Phytoplankton is the first step in the global food chain. Not only does all life and nutrition start with phytoplankton, but it is also the largest oxygen producing organism on the planet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWow, so just adding this to our reef tanks will immediately brighten our corals and exhibit new growth immediately? Of course not. Dosing phytoplankton will have immediate positive impact on our tanks ecosystem, but as with many things in life, consistency is key, and it can take several weeks of consistent application to see the results. These results can be achieved through broadcast and targeted feedings, personally I like to broadcast with only circulation pumps running and return pumps off as it is more natural. Target feeding could cause the target to close so the food hits it in high quantities but the coral doesn’t take in as much. This is especially true of SPS corals, where LPS corals may catch the phyto on their slime coat. Our dosing recommendations for this product would be the same we have for our full blend. Ramp up to allow your system to acclimate, and then dose 1 ml per system gallon for lightly stocked or younger tanks, 2 ml per system gallon for more established or more highly stocked tanks and 3 ml per gallon of system volume for tanks with filter feeders, clams and other mollusks, or NPS corals such as gorgonian and sun corals. Maintain or increase testing to monitor nitrates and phosphates. If they begin to sharply decline reduce dosage or supplement with products such as Brightwell neo-nitrate and neo-phosphate if you are happy with the results and don’t want to reduce the phytoplankton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorals also “eat” consume copepods. Again this is well documented but I believe under appreciated. Here is one place that size matters. Our Harpa pods are tiny little cousins to the Tisbe biminiensis and even as adults are the perfect size for SPS corals. Here again, their nutritional content will depend on their diet. Utilizing copepods as a micro-CUC (Clean Up Crew) is advantageous, but they provide so much more utility to our systems than just feeding Mandarins and eating GHA. Almost if not every living thing in our reef tanks will benefit from a strong copepods presence and consistent application of live phytoplankton. But once again, targeting your tank’s specific needs is paramount to the success you are striving to achieve. PM me or visit our website and start a chat and I am more than happy to help you choose the right products to get the best results for your specific needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBENEFITS OF PHYTOPLANKTON IN YOUR AQUARIUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhytoplankton is an abundant source of macro- and micronutrients. You will find protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, lipids, and trace elements. One of the most important nutrients contained within phytoplankton cells are lipids, in particular Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, often referred to as highly unsaturated fats (HUFA), are absolutely essential for the health and coloration of marine invertebrates and fish. Of these fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA (found generally in green-colored phytoplankton species) and docosahexaenoic acid or DHA (found generally in brown-colored phytoplankton species) are of critical importance to marine life, with DHA proving to be the more essential of the two.  This is why our PHYTO BUFFET incorporates 5 brown strains, 4 green strains, and one red strain added for improved coral coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn aquariums, regular dosing of phytoplankton increases the health, coloration, growth, and polyp extension of corals. 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