Live marine copepods are small, naturally occurring aquatic crustaceans that serve as a highly nutritious, live food source for various marine fish, including difficult-to-feed species like mandarin fish and seahorses, as well as fish larvae. They are rich in essential nutrients, high-quality fats, and proteins, which support growth, enhance pigmentation, and improve disease resistance in fish. In addition to being a primary food source, copepods also contribute to a healthy aquarium by helping to cycle nutrients and consume algae and detritus, functioning as a natural clean-up crew.
Benefits of Feeding Live Copepods to Marine Fish
Superior Nutrition:Copepods provide essential proteins, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and other vital nutrients that promote the health and development of marine fish, especially young fish and fry.
Natural Feeding Behavior:Their natural movement triggers a feeding response in fish, mimicking natural foraging behaviors and making them an ideal food for picky or challenging species like mandarins.
Enhanced Fish Health:The high nutrient content and live nature of copepods can improve a fish's immune system, increase resistance to disease, and reduce stress.
Improved Pigmentation and Growth:Feeding copepods can lead to better coloration in fish and improve their overall growth rates and survival rates.
Aquarium Benefits:Beyond being food, copepods are an active part of the marine ecosystem. They graze on algae and consume detritus, helping to keep the aquarium clean and cycle nutrients.
Suitable SpeciesLive marine copepods are particularly beneficial for:
Difficult-to-Feed Species:Mandarin fish, pipefish, and seahorses.
Fish Larvae and Fry:Their small size and high nutrition make them perfect for young fish and newly hatched larvae.
Corals and Filter Feeders:Copepods and their eggs are also consumed by corals and other filter-feeding organisms.
How to Use and Introduce Copepods
Add to the Aquarium:Introduce bags of live copepods into your aquarium to allow them to reproduce and establish a population.
Utilize Refugiums:Adding copepods to a refugium can create a self-sustaining food source and benefit the larger display tank.
Regular Introduction:Consistently adding copepods helps ensure a continuous supply of live food for your fish and other tank inhabitants.
Aqualight Aktive Trace Food for Invertebrates - 1000 ml
für Meerwasser
stärkt Skelettwachstum und Wiederstandskraft der Korallen
Mangelzustände im Mineralhaushalt der Tiere und Pflanzen werden durch hochangereicherten Meeresalgenextrakt ausgeglichen
addiert über 60 wichtige Spurenelemente, Pflanzenwirkstoffe, Vitamine und Aminosäuren
Product information "Garlic 30ml"
Garlic is recommended for freshwater, seawater and planted aquariums or ponds. Good for fish and plants.
It contains Allicin which is a very powerful antioxidising agent that helps to prevent damages in fish cells and other marine inhabitants by strengthening their immune system and improving their appetite. This leads to healthy and fertile fishes. The allicin of the garlic kills germs even when mixed with 100.000 parts of water ! In deed a wonderful gift of the nature.
