{"product_id":"live-reef-starter-pack","title":"Live Reef Starter Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Starter Pack – Live Copepods + Phytoplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed your reef tank with live nutrition and a thriving micro-ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Reef Starter Pack provides everything needed to establish a healthy population of beneficial microfauna in your reef aquarium. Perfect for new tanks, refugiums, or replenishing pod populations for pod-eating fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 oz Live Phytoplankton Culture Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshly harvested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef-safe and nutrient rich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeds copepods, corals, and filter feeders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 oz Live Copepod Culture Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThousands of live pods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent natural food source for reef fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps seed refugiums and rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies included: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003eTisbe Biminiensis\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=1\"\u003eTigriopus californicus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Add Pods \u0026amp; Phyto to Your Tank?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdding live phytoplankton and copepods helps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Establish a natural food chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Feed corals and filter feeders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Support pod-eating fish like the \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=2\"\u003eMandarin Dragonet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Improve biodiversity in reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn off pumps and skimmer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd copepods to your tank or refugium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait 10–15 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDose phytoplankton near the return flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest added after lights out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShips Monday–Wednesday to prevent delays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked in insulated packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive arrival guaranteed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew reef aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefugiums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePod-eating fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintaining biodiversity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBundle \u0026amp; Save\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgrade to our Reef Pro Pack and receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 32 oz Phytoplankton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 32oz Copepods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Extra pod density\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003e📦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eWhy We Can Safely Ship Phytoplankton \u0026amp; Copepods with Ground Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eUnlike many live aquarium animals, phytoplankton and copepods are much more tolerant of short transit times and can safely travel using USPS Ground Advantage in most weather conditions. This allows us to offer a more affordable shipping option while still maintaining healthy, viable cultures upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"703\"\u003e🦠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"479\"\u003ePhytoplankton is Extremely Resilient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eLive phytoplankton cultures can remain stable for several days in transit when properly packaged. They do not require oxygen injection like fish or shrimp and are much less sensitive to temporary darkness during shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"973\"\u003e🦐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eCopepods Travel Well in Dense Cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eCopepods are hardy microcrustaceans that naturally experience changing conditions in the wild. When packed correctly with adequate water volume and oxygen exchange, they typically ship very well through Ground Advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eCareful Packaging Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eWe package all live cultures carefully to help maintain stable temperatures and reduce stress during transit. Orders are packed with the health of the culture in mind to maximize live arrival success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e💲 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eLower Shipping Costs for Customers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eUsing Ground Advantage allows us to keep shipping costs reasonable while still delivering healthy live cultures to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1550\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWhile Ground Advantage is generally safe for phytoplankton and copepods, we may delay shipping during extreme weather conditions to protect the quality of your order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"K\u0026Y's Blue Bayou","offers":[{"title":"Starter Bundle 32oz","offer_id":46737719328921,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Reef Pro Bundle 64oz","offer_id":46737849254041,"sku":null,"price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1639\/0553\/files\/Photoroom-20260508_95228_AM.jpg?v=1778252089","url":"https:\/\/kysbluebayou.com\/products\/live-reef-starter-pack","provider":"K\u0026Y's Blue Bayou","version":"1.0","type":"link"}