Apocyclope sp.
Medium-sized epi-benthic copepods for marine aquariums (including adults and nauplii).
Capable of consuming cyanobacteria, diatoms, algae and detritus, actively combating them.
We have a taxa with extremely rapid reproduction, being the fastest among the 3 species of copepods available commercially.
The larvae of these copepods are especially useful to combine with rotifers as the first food for fish larvae.
Epibenthic organisms, which make them more bioavailable for corals and larvae, mainly in the naupliary stages.
Suitable for feeding, biological control and colonization.
Minimum recommended dosage: 1 L for aquariums > 200L 0.5 L for aquariums between 100 L – 200 L 0.25 L for aquariums < 100 L Instructions for use: Acclimate the copepodes to the aquarium water.
Clear 100% of the contents of the destination tank.
If possible, keep a cover of algae and add copepods at night.
Additional periodic messages can be useful to help perpetuate the colony.
If necessary, store them at room temperature of 15-25ºC with an open lid for no more than 7 days.
These copepods can be fed with REEF BLOOM.