Wholesale Live Copepods & Phytoplankton for Aquarium Retailers & Coral Farms

PodDrop supplies premium live copepod cultures and phytoplankton to aquarium stores, coral farms, and research institutions across the United States. Our actively feeding cultures arrive with live phyto, ensuring maximum vitality and shelf life for your customers. Join wholesale partners who trust PodDrop for consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable shipment schedules.

Premium Live Cultures for Retail, Propagation & Research

  • Aquarium Retailers

    Stock the highest-quality live copepods for reef aquarium hobbyists. Our cultures include multiple species shipped ready to sell with extended shelf life.

  • Coral Farms & Propagators

    Bulk copepod cultures for feeding coral propagation systems. Consistent sizing, high reproduction rates, and nutrient-dense phytoplankton included.

  • Research & Education

    Live cultures for marine biology research, educational institutions, and aquaculture development. Species-specific cultures with documentation available.

Complete Copepod Species Selection for Wholesale

Tigriopus californicus - Hardy, cold-tolerant copepods ideal for mandarin dragonets and reef tanks. High reproduction rate.

Tisbe biminiensis - Fast-breeding benthic copepods perfect for refugiums and coral feeding systems.

Apocyclops panamensis - Tropical species excellent for coral larvae and small reef fish. Thrives in warm water systems.

Oithona colcarva - Planktonic copepods for natural reef ecosystem diversity and larval fish nutrition.

Parvocalanus crassirostris - Small-bodied copepods ideal for feeding SPS corals and finicky reef fish.

Tigriopus sirindhornae - Rare Thai species with superior nutritional profile for high-end coral propagation operations.

Live Phytoplankton Concentrates - Nannochloropsis, Tetraselmis, Isochrysis blends for feeding cultures and reef systems.

The PodDrop Wholesale Advantage

Actively Feeding Cultures - Every shipment includes live phytoplankton, not sterile water like competitors. Your customers receive copepods already feeding and reproducing for maximum survival rates.

Licensed Aquaculture Facility - Arizona-licensed operation with biosecurity protocols and quality control standards. Fully compliant for interstate commerce.

Consistent Supply Chain - Weekly shipment schedules ensure your store never runs out of live copepod inventory. Reliable year-round availability.

Competitive Wholesale Pricing - Volume-based pricing tiers and frequent order discounts maximize your profit margins. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

Marketing Support - Product education materials, species care sheets, and customer information to help your sales team confidently sell live copepods.

Extended Shelf Life - Our actively feeding cultures maintain vitality 2-3x longer than competitor products in retail holding systems.

PodDrop live animal shipping boxes prepared for copepod and phytoplankton delivery in licensed aquaculture facility

Premium Packaging for Retail Success

PodDrop wholesale cultures arrive in professional insulated packaging with breather bags, live phytoplankton, and temperature control. Every shipment includes ice packs or heat packs (seasonal), DOT-compliant "Live Animals" labeling, and overnight shipping for maximum culture viability.

Our packaging maintains culture health during transit and provides 7-10 day shelf life in retail holding tanks when properly maintained. Cultures can be sold as-is in our professional bags or repackaged according to your store's branding preferences.

Each wholesale shipment includes complete handling instructions, species-specific care sheets, customer education materials, and documented culture density counts for quality assurance.

Wholesale Pricing & Order Requirements

Tiered Volume Pricing
Our wholesale pricing structure rewards consistent ordering with volume-based discounts. Pricing tiers apply across all copepod species and phytoplankton concentrates. Higher order frequencies and larger volumes qualify for preferred wholesale rates. Contact us for species-specific pricing sheets and minimum order quantities.

Flexible Minimum Orders
Minimum requirements vary by product category. Retailers typically start with 6-12 culture units per shipment, while coral farms order 20+ units weekly. Individual species have lower minimums, while mixed-species orders offer bundled pricing advantages. We'll work with your projected sales volume to establish appropriate minimums.

Payment Terms & Methods
New accounts start with prepayment via credit card or ACH. Established accounts with 90+ days history qualify for Net 30 terms upon credit review. All major credit cards accepted. Volume discounts apply regardless of payment method.

Shipment Schedules & Species Availability

Weekly Shipment Schedule
Wholesale orders ship every Tuesday and Wednesday via insulated overnight delivery. Reserve your shipment slot by placing orders 72 hours in advance. High-volume accounts receive priority scheduling and custom shipment days. Holiday schedules published quarterly.

Species Availability & Lead Times

Year-round availability (3-day lead): Tigriopus californicus, Tisbe biminiensis, Apocyclops panamensis

Advanced notice (7-day lead): Oithona colcarva, Parvocalanus crassirostris, specialty strains

Seasonal availability: Tigriopus sirindhornae - contact for current stock status

Live phytoplankton concentrates: Ship same-week with any copepod order

Custom Solutions & Account Support

Custom Wholesale Services
Size Grading - Request specific copepod size ranges for target fish species or coral feeding applications

Mixed Species Packages - Combine multiple copepod species in single shipments for biodiversity-focused retail customers

Custom Phytoplankton Blends - Tailored Nannochloropsis, Tetraselmis, and Isochrysis ratios for coral propagation systems

Private Labeling - Repackaging and branding services available for established high-volume accounts

Aquaculture Consulting - Culture maintenance support, feeding protocols, and troubleshooting assistance included

Dedicated Account Support
Every wholesale partner receives a dedicated account manager for reordering assistance, technical questions, and culture optimization support. We provide retail staff training materials, species care sheets, and customer education resources to help your sales team confidently sell live copepods.

Quality Guarantee
All shipments include documented culture densities and phytoplankton concentrations. DOA claims accepted within 2 hours of delivery with photo documentation—immediate replacement guaranteed. We maintain a 99%+ delivery success rate through proper packaging and carrier selection.

Start Your Wholesale Partnership Today

Ready to offer your customers the finest live copepod cultures available? Complete our wholesale application to receive full pricing, product specifications, and shipment scheduling. We review applications within 24 hours and can have your first order shipped within one week of approval.

Existing aquarium retailers, coral farms, and research institutions welcome. References and business license required.

Apply for Wholesale Account