Single species copepods let you target specific needs (mandarin dragonet food, refugium seeding, etc.) while blends provide multi-species diversity that covers all reef zones. Blends are ideal for general reef health, while single species work best for targeted applications.

All copepod orders ship with live phytoplankton already in the culture, so they arrive actively feeding. However, to maintain copepod populations long-term in your tank, regular phytoplankton dosing is recommended. Check our bundles for packages that include both.

The Bundles & Starter Packs collection is perfect for new tanks. These packages combine copepod blends with phytoplankton in ratios designed for different tank sizes, giving you complete reef nutrition from day one.

Absolutely! Many customers combine species from our single-species collection to create custom blends. Different species occupy different niches in your tank, so mixing species increases overall biodiversity and resilience.

With proper phytoplankton feeding and refugium setup, copepods self-sustain. Most customers restock quarterly or semi-annually to boost populations, especially if they have heavy predators like mandarins. Our Best Sellers collection shows the most popular restocking options.