Tisbe Biminiensis Reef Copepods

Tisbe biminiensis Copepods – “Tisbe Pods”

The Tisbe biminiensis, commonly known as Tisbe Pods, is our best-selling copepod species and a staple in many reef tanks. Hardy, prolific, and nutrient-rich, these harpacticoid copepods are ideal for feeding mandarins, scooter blennies, pipefish, seahorses, and other finicky marine fish.

Package Details

• Size: 8 oz
• Order: Harpacticoida
• Habitat: Benthic (bottom-dwelling)
• Life Stages Included: Eggs, nauplii, copepodites, and egg-bearing females
• Culture Method: 100% aquacultured in sterile conditions

Nutritional Advantages

• Excellent source of highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA), including essential n-3 fatty acids
• High protein content to support vibrant coloration, strong immune systems, and healthy growth

Reef Tank Benefits

• Rapid reproduction and short gestation period ensure a constant live food supply
• Resilient to parameter swings—suitable for both beginners and advanced reef keepers
• Consume detritus and film algae, helping maintain a balanced, cleaner ecosystem

Perfect For

• Dragonets (Mandarins, Scooters)
• Pipefish & Seahorses
• Juvenile fish and small invertebrates
• Refugium seeding and long-term pod cultures

How They Work in Your Reef

Tisbe copepods are benthic, living and breeding on rock surfaces, within substrate, and in refugia. They continuously provide live nutrition for your reef inhabitants while also acting as part of your cleanup crew by reducing nuisance algae and recycling detritus. Adding Tisbe Pods is one of the most effective ways to boost biodiversity and stabilize your reef tank’s food chain.

Give your tank the nutrition it deserves—add live Tisbe copepods today and see your reef thrive.