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At PodDrop, we believe thriving reefs start with the right information. Our Reef Insights & Guides blog is your go-to resource for expert tips, scientific breakdowns, and practical how-to on live copepods, phytoplankton, and marine nutrition. Whether you’re a beginner building your first nano reef or an experienced aquarist fine-tuning coral growth, you’ll find clear, actionable guidance to support every stage of your reef journey.

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How to Culture Phytoplankton for Your Reef Tank

How to Culture Phytoplankton for Your Reef Tank

Culturing your own phytoplankton is way simpler than it sounds. You just mix a starter culture, some specialized fertilizer, and clean saltwater in a clear container. Add a light source...

How to Culture Phytoplankton for Your Reef Tank

Culturing your own phytoplankton is way simpler than it sounds. You just mix a starter culture, some specialized fertilizer, and clean saltwater in a clear container. Add a light source...

Hair Algae Eaters Marine: Your Guide to a Cleaner Reef

Hair Algae Eaters Marine: Your Guide to a Clean...

Staring at a stubborn bloom of green hair algae can feel like you're losing a war inside your own aquarium. These unwelcome green strands are more than just an eyesore—they're...

Hair Algae Eaters Marine: Your Guide to a Clean...

Staring at a stubborn bloom of green hair algae can feel like you're losing a war inside your own aquarium. These unwelcome green strands are more than just an eyesore—they're...

Best phytoplankton for reef tank: Top picks & guide

Best phytoplankton for reef tank: Top picks & g...

When you're trying to figure out the best phytoplankton for your reef tank, the answer is almost always a diverse, multi-species blend. It's tempting to grab a bottle of a...

Best phytoplankton for reef tank: Top picks & g...

When you're trying to figure out the best phytoplankton for your reef tank, the answer is almost always a diverse, multi-species blend. It's tempting to grab a bottle of a...

A Guide to Marine Aquarium Macroalgae

A Guide to Marine Aquarium Macroalgae

Picture a lush, self-sustaining ecosystem humming along quietly in your living room. That's the real magic of marine aquarium macroalgae. They're so much more than simple seaweed; these organisms are...

A Guide to Marine Aquarium Macroalgae

Picture a lush, self-sustaining ecosystem humming along quietly in your living room. That's the real magic of marine aquarium macroalgae. They're so much more than simple seaweed; these organisms are...

A Guide to Feeding Mandarin Goby a Healthy Diet

A Guide to Feeding Mandarin Goby a Healthy Diet

Feeding a mandarin goby successfully comes down to one thing, and it's not negotiable: a constant, thriving supply of live copepods. These fish are stunning, but they're also specialist hunters...

A Guide to Feeding Mandarin Goby a Healthy Diet

Feeding a mandarin goby successfully comes down to one thing, and it's not negotiable: a constant, thriving supply of live copepods. These fish are stunning, but they're also specialist hunters...

A Guide to Dragon's Breath Macroalgae Care

A Guide to Dragon's Breath Macroalgae Care

If you've ever seen a plant that looks like a living flame dancing in a reef tank, you've witnessed the magic of Dragon's Breath macroalgae. This isn't your average aquarium...

A Guide to Dragon's Breath Macroalgae Care

If you've ever seen a plant that looks like a living flame dancing in a reef tank, you've witnessed the magic of Dragon's Breath macroalgae. This isn't your average aquarium...