Tigriopus californicus – Live Copepods (16oz)
Boost your reef tank with hardy, nutrient-rich Tigriopus californicus copepods — one of the most recognizable and beneficial live foods in the saltwater hobby. Commonly known as “Tigger Pods,” these bright red copepods are packed with natural fatty acids and are an excellent food source for picky fish, corals, mandarins, wrasses, seahorses, and other finicky feeders.
Unlike smaller pod species that stay hidden in rockwork, Tigriopus californicus are highly active swimmers that trigger strong feeding responses in marine fish. Their larger size makes them easy for fish to spot and consume, while still reproducing in established systems when given proper habitat.
Our cultures are grown in-house under clean conditions and fed high-quality live phytoplankton to ensure maximum nutritional value and activity upon arrival.
Great For:
- Mandarin dragonets
- Seahorses
- Wrasses
- Anthias
- LPS & soft corals
- Reef refugiums
- Training finicky fish to eat
What You Receive:
- 16oz live culture of Tigriopus californicus
- Dense concentration of mixed life stages
- Packed fresh to order
- Phytoplankton-fed and reef safe
Why Hobbyists Love Tigriopus:
- Larger, highly visible copepod species
- Excellent natural source of Omega-3 fatty acids
- Encourages natural hunting behavior
- Hardy during shipping and acclimation
- Ideal for both feeding and seeding aquariums
Whether you’re building a thriving pod population or giving your reef livestock a nutritious live treat, Tigriopus californicus delivers movement, nutrition, and enrichment your aquarium will love.
