Copepod Blend of Tisbe and Apocyclops for Reef Aquariums, Fish Feeding and Rock-Dwelling Cleanup

Give reef fish two distinct copepod types to forage while adding useful activity at the rocks and in the water column. This blended culture contains Tisbe and Apocyclops copepods in a choice of four bottle sizes.

Tisbe stay near the bottom and shelter among rocks, while Apocyclops move with a noticeable jerking action through the water column. Together, they create varied feeding opportunities for aquarium fish.

Key Features

• Tisbe copepods live near the bottom and hide among rocks, giving mandarins, gobies and other fish a natural area to search for food.
• Apocyclops are slightly larger than Tisbe and jerk through the water column, making them easier for smaller fish to notice and pursue.
• Every bottle includes multiple Tisbe sizes and ages, providing a varied population for reef-tank introduction or a home culture.
• Tisbe consume phytoplankton and serve as a reef cleanup crew, bringing useful grazing activity into rocky aquarium areas.
• Apocyclops females lay eggs every four to six days, supporting weekly harvesting once a culture is established.
• When cultured together, faster-reproducing Apocyclops eventually become dominant, so keep that shift in mind when planning an ongoing mixed culture.

Specifications

• The blend contains Tisbe and Apocyclops copepods.
• Tisbe copepods are small and bottom dwelling.
• A light aimed at the bottom of the bottle makes Tisbe easier to see.
• Apocyclops are medium-sized copepods.
• Apocyclops are slightly larger than Tisbe and slightly smaller than Tigriopus.
• Tisbe generally need two to three weeks before harvesting.
• Established Tisbe cultures may require phytoplankton feeding four to five times per week.
• Apocyclops females lay eggs every four to six days.
• Weekly harvesting is possible when culturing Apocyclops.
• A mixed culture requires a vessel of at least one gallon.
• Available sizes are 8, 16, 32 and 64 ounces.

Choose the bottle size that suits your reef and enjoy the contrasting habits of rock-hiding Tisbe and free-swimming Apocyclops as part of your fish's feeding routine.