{"product_id":"tigriopus-californicus-copepods","title":"Tigriopus californicus Copepods","description":"\u003cp class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTigriopus californicus is the hardiest, most productive copepod species available for reef aquariums. These large (1.0-1.5mm) surface-dwelling copepods reproduce faster than any other species—7-10 day generation times—while containing the highest omega-3 fatty acid levels of any copepod. Their distinctive red-orange coloration indicates exceptional nutritional quality from carotenoid accumulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIdeal for feeding mandarins, wrasses, dottybacks, and other planktivorous fish, Tigriopus's meaty adults provide substantial nutrition while their explosive reproduction ensures constant food availability. Extreme temperature tolerance (45-95°F) and resilience to water quality fluctuations make them perfect for refugium cultivation where you can harvest continuously. The large, visible size lets you monitor population health at a glance. Tigriopus arrives in actively feeding cultures with live phytoplankton, already reproducing and ready to establish in your system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PodDrop","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":47954348802222,"sku":"PD-TIGRI-8","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":47954348834990,"sku":"PD-TIGRI-16","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/3961\/3758\/files\/poddrop-tigri-pods-copepods-marine-life-a1b2c3d4.jpg?v=1780770726","url":"https:\/\/reefgoods.com\/products\/tigriopus-californicus-copepods","provider":"Reef Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}