{"product_id":"reefclean","title":"ReefClean Pods ⭐","description":"\u003cp\u003eReefClean Pods – Live Copepod Blend for Natural Tank Balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains Tisbe B. and Apocyclops Copepods in high density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReefClean Pods are a live mixed-species copepod blend designed to support a healthier, more balanced reef aquarium. These active micro-crustaceans naturally graze on microalgae, biofilm, and detritus, helping reduce excess nutrients and contributing to a cleaner aquarium environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn natural reef ecosystems, copepods play a critical role in maintaining biological balance. By constantly grazing on film algae and organic waste, they help prevent buildup that can contribute to nuisance algae growth. Introducing ReefClean Pods helps establish this same natural clean-up process inside your marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend contains multiple species of marine copepods that occupy different areas of the tank. Some species live and reproduce within rockwork and substrate, while others remain active in the water column. Together, they help populate the entire aquarium ecosystem while contributing to natural nutrient recycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReefClean Pods are also a valuable live food source for many reef inhabitants. Fish such as the Mandarin dragonet and other pod-hunting species benefit from a consistent supply of live copepods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bottle is harvested from healthy cultures and packed with a dense population of live copepods ready to seed your display tank, refugium, or sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits of ReefClean Pods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Helps support natural algae control through micro-grazing \u003cbr\u003e• Consumes biofilm and detritus that contribute to nutrient buildup \u003cbr\u003e• Seeds rockwork, sand, and refugiums with beneficial microfauna \u003cbr\u003e• Provides a natural live food source for reef fish and corals \u003cbr\u003e• Promotes a more balanced and biodiverse reef ecosystem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply acclimate and release into your aquarium or refugium to begin establishing a natural clean-up workforce that works around the clock.\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":"16oz","offer_id":46421953020057,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1639\/0553\/files\/IMG_5832_d00ce96b-d3d5-4cd3-82f1-5e965f60a983.jpg?v=1771445770","url":"https:\/\/kysbluebayou.com\/products\/reefclean","provider":"K\u0026Y's Blue Bayou","version":"1.0","type":"link"}