{"product_id":"tisbe-biminiensis-copepods","title":"Tisbe biminiensis 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]\"\u003eTisbe biminiensis is the ultimate refugium and sandbed copepod for reef aquariums. These small (0.5-0.8mm) benthic specialists establish massive breeding populations in cryptic spaces, producing continuous generations of tiny nauplii that feed mandarins, seahorses, anthias, and small-polyp corals. With reproduction rates of 7-10 days per generation, Tisbe creates self-sustaining populations even under heavy predation pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePerfect for reefers seeking long-term copepod sustainability, Tisbe colonizes sand substrates and live rock crevices where their burrowing behavior oxygenates sediments while processing detritus. Their cryptic lifestyle protects breeding populations, ensuring your tank maintains steady copepod output for years. Tisbe arrives in actively feeding cultures with live phytoplankton—not sterile water—meaning your copepods are already reproductive and begin establishing immediately upon introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PodDrop","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":47954348015790,"sku":"PD-TISBE-8","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":47954348048558,"sku":"PD-TISBE-16","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/3961\/3758\/files\/poddrop-tisbe-biminiensis-copepods-reef-aquarium-bottle-a1b2c3.jpg?v=1780770725","url":"https:\/\/reefgoods.com\/products\/tisbe-biminiensis-copepods","provider":"Reef Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}