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Tig Pods - Tigriopus Pods

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16oz Tig Pods

SKU: 212713

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$24.90 $30.00

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32oz Tig Pods

SKU: 212714

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$45.65 $55.00

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64oz Tig Pods

SKU: 212715

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$78.85 $95.00

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128oz Tig Pods

SKU: 212716

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$149.40 $180.00

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The Perfect Pod For Refugiums

Tigriopus copepods are large, red, and packed with omega-3 fatty acids and amino acids. The nutritional content of the Tig Pods makes them the ideal live food for any saltwater fish, invertebrate, or coral. They are notoriously slow at moving around making them really each for fish to hunt and catch, which does make it easy for their population to dwindle if they do not have a safe harbor to reproduce within, like a refugium. Tig pods have adapter over the years to handle some of the most extreme conditions allowing them to thrive in almost any type of saltwater aquarium. 

 

Four Sizes Available:

  • 16oz
  • 32oz
  • 64oz
  • 128oz

approximately 3000+ pods per 16oz portion 

 

Perfect for feeding to:

  • Mandarin Dragonettes
  • Seahorses
  • Anthias
  • SPS & LPS Corals
  • Clams
  • Shrimp
  • Juvenile Fish
  • Filter Feeding Invertebrates

 

Copepods are an essential part of a saltwater aquatic ecosystem for many reasons and it is common to get them as hitchhikers in your home aquarium, but it can be very hard to sustain their populations. In most instances, it is the adult copepods that are transferred as a hitchhiker and will be consumed pretty quickly, where the juvenile pods are commonly found hiding in your rocks nooks and crannies and will not be consumed nearly as quickly, giving them a chance to reproduce. It is common to need to supplement a phytoplankton food source for the pods, and using Ocean Magik Live Phytoplankton will ensure they have the proper diet to survive and thrive. 

 

Adding Pods To Your Aquarium

Acclimating the pods to the tank is super easy and only requires matching the temperatures by floating the jar or bag in the tank for about 10 minutes. There is no need to match salinities or other elements before introducing them as they are pretty robust and will adapt quickly. They can be added directly to the display tank or a refugium and we prefer adding them at night when fish are less active allowing them to find a hiding place before being consumed. Removing any filter socks or mechanical filtration media is preferred for the first two days at a minimum. 

When we add pods to a refugium, we like to turn off the flow through the refugium for 30 minutes or so and ensure there will be a porous rock or another pod-proliferation device, like the Clear Water Pod Hotel, making it super easy to transfer pods up to the display tank from the fuge. Some reefers prefer to let the pods hang out in their chaeto algae which works great, but can be a little more difficult to harvest the pods when necessary. 

 

Tigriopus californicus

Packed with omega-3 fatty and amino acids, Tigriopus copepods make a nutritious meal for even the pickiest of fish. These Pods inhabit the water column and jerk around when they move, making them an easy target for your critters. Females will lay hundreds of eggs during their life cycle. They add to your "Clean Up Crew" by consuming detritus, invasive algae, and phytoplankton in your aquarium.

 

AlgaeBarn's Alive on Arrival (AOA) Guarantee!

AlgaeBarn takes all the worry out of buying live copepods and phytoplankton online by going above and beyond to take care of their customers.

That’s why they guarantee every order we ship will be 100% Alive On Arrival or they will replace it free of charge. They will even cover the shipping on the replacement.

When your order arrives, be sure and inspect the contents to ensure everything is looking alive and well before you add them to your tank or put them in the fridge. AlgaeBarn gives 12 hours after delivery to make sure you are completely satisfied. If for any reason you decide something isn’t quite right, simply snap a photo of the unopened item(s) you would like replaced. Be sure to get the expiration date on the back label in the photo. After that, visit www.algaebarn.com/claims and submit the form. They will review the photo and have a replacement out for you faster than a six-line wrasse at feeding time. Once your replacement order is processed, AlgaeBarn will send you a brand new tracking number automatically.

So start giving your tank the love it deserves and order with confidence knowing that AlgaeBarn has your back.

AlgaeBarn Drop Shipping

All AlgaeBarn & ARC Reef items are drop shipped directly AlgaeBarn and will be delivered within 1-3 business days from the date they ship from AlgaeBarn. Since all AlgaeBarn items contain live animals/algae it is imperative that they do not sit in a warehouse or holding center over the weekend, and orders received before 11 am CST on Wednesday will ship the same week and orders placed after 11 am CST on Wednesday will ship on Monday the following week to ensure quick transit times. If other items are on the order, they will ship normally with the shipment method selected, and drop ship items are not eligible for upgraded shipping methods. At this time Algae Barn is only able to ship to the 48 state contiguous USA, and not able to ship outside of the USA for any reason.

 

AlgaeBarn Drop Ship Pricing

All orders containing AlgaeBarn or ARC Reef products must be shipped with the BRS Fast Flat Rate method. For orders equal to or over $49, shipping will be a $4.99 flat rate and orders less than $49 will be charged a flat rate of $7.99. The shipping charge will cover all other items on your order (some exclusions apply). Tracking information for these items will be sent to you by email once it ships and please plan for physical timely acceptance and inspection of the package(s). If there are any issues, please see AlgaeBarns AOA Guarantee below.

 

AlgaeBarn's Alive on Arrival (AOA) Guarantee!

AlgaeBarn takes all the worry out of buying live fish, invertebrates, and algae online by going above and beyond to take care of their customers. That’s why they guarantee every order we ship will be 100% Alive On Arrival or they will replace it free of charge. They will even cover the shipping on the replacement. When your order arrives, be sure and inspect the contents to ensure everything is looking alive and well before you add them to your tank or put them in the fridge. AlgaeBarn gives 12 hours after delivery to make sure you are completely satisfied. If for any reason you decide something isn’t quite right, simply snap a photo of the unopened item(s) you would like replaced. Be sure to get the expiration date on the back label in the photo. After that, visit www.algaebarn.com/claims and submit the form. They will review the photo and have a replacement out for you faster than a six-line wrasse at feeding time. Once your replacement order is processed, AlgaeBarn will send you a brand new tracking number automatically.


So start giving your tank the love it deserves and order with confidence knowing that AlgaeBarn has your back.

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SKU Tig Pods - Tigriopus Pods - AlgaeBarn
Aquarium Type Saltwater
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