Live Tisbe Copepods - Reef Genetics

TSA Sustainably Aquacultured Copepods – Tisbe biminiensis

Tisbe biminiensis are hardy, benthic copepods that stay low in the rockwork and substrate, making them ideal for refugiums and long-term pod populations. At TSA, we aquaculture Tisbe copepods in controlled conditions, gut-loading them with nutrient-dense phytoplankton before harvesting fresh each week. Their small size and crawling behavior make them ideal for corals, inverts, and shy or nocturnal reef fish.

Why Choose TSA Copepods?

• Nutrient-Dense Live Feed – Rich in proteins, essential fatty acids, enzymes, and probiotics.

• Small and Versatile – Easily consumed by corals, fry, and nano fish.

• Ideal for Refugiums – Thrive in substrate and macroalgae zones, supporting biodiversity.

• Reef-Safe and Hardy – Adaptable to most tank conditions and low predation due to cryptic behavior.

• Natural Cleanup Crew – Help consume detritus, film algae, and nuisance microorganisms.

Species-Specific Advantages – Tisbe biminiensis:

• Benthic lifestyle—hides in rock crevices and substrate, helping populations persist

• Very small adult size (50–100μm), perfect for coral feeding and fry nutrition

• Steady, long-term colonizers that reproduce well in refugiums

• Complements midwater and surface copepods for a more complete feeding profile

• Excellent base for building a sustainable microfauna ecosystem

TSA Standard 8oz Pod Bottle Includes:

• 100+ live adult copepods and nauplii

• Great for feeding, seeding tanks up to 40 gallons, or starting a culture

• Recommended for refugium stocking and coral-heavy systems

Seeding Instructions:

1. Turn off pumps, powerheads, UV, and skimmers 10–20 minutes before adding.

2. Dose directly into refugiums or near base rockwork in display tanks.

3. Nighttime dosing is best to avoid immediate predation.

4. Dose TSA phytoplankton 1–3 times per week to maintain pod growth.

5. Macroalgae such as Chaetomorpha helps support thriving Tisbe populations.