Artisan Reef Cultures 

Live Copepods

Four artisan copepod species, hand-cultured in Washington State. Each culture is harvested fresh within 24 hours of shipping — the living cleanup crew and natural prey your reef needs to thrive.

G² Master Phyto Blend live phytoplankton blend bottle

G² Master Phyto Blend

Every nutritional niche. One bottle. The G² Master Phyto Blend combines 2–5 hand-selected strains from our Washington State culture facility — delivering complete spectrum phytoplankton nutrition for copepods, corals, and filter feeders at every level of your reef.

Select your number of strains and size above, then specify which strains you’d like in the Order Notes field at checkout. Choose from: Tetraselmis chui, Isochrysis galbana, Thalassiosira weissflogii, Rhodomonas salina, and Nannochloropsis oculata. Harvested fresh within 24 hours of shipping from Washington State.

Price range: $22.99 through $103.99

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Tetraselmis chui G2 Kinetic Bloom live phytoplankton bottle G² Kinetic Bloom

Tetraselmis chui | G² Kinetic Bloom

The largest, most nutrient-dense green phytoplankton available. Tetraselmis chui delivers superior EPA, protein, and carbohydrates — the preferred feed for Tigriopus copepods, adult amphipods, and large filter feeders. Harvested fresh within 24 hours of shipping.

Price range: $19.99 through $99.99

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Isochrysis galbana G2 Gilded Current Live Phytoplankton Culture Isochrysis galbana by G² Aquaticswa — High DHA EPA microalgae for coral and copepod nutrition

Isochrysis galbana | G² Gilded Current

  • Premium golden microalgae rich in DHA, EPA, and essential fatty acids
  • fuels vibrant growth and optimal health in corals and marine life.

Price range: $24.99 through $114.99

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G2 Amber Silica Live Diatom Culture Thalassiosira weissflogii by G² Aquaticswa — Rich in silica for coral skeletal formation and vibrant color

Thalassiosira weissflogii | G² Amber Silica

A silica-shelled diatom powerhouse rich in EPA and essential amino acids. Thalassiosira weissflogii is the preferred strain for bivalves, sea urchins, and corals that thrive on diatom nutrition — and a critical feed for building dense, healthy copepod cultures.

Price range: $24.99 through $114.99

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Rhodomonas salina | G² Crimson Surge Live Phyto: live phytoplankton bottle G² Crimson Surge

Rhodomonas salina | G² Crimson Surge

The rarest and most sought-after phytoplankton strain in reef aquaculture. Rhodomonas salina is packed with astaxanthin, phycoerythrin, and DHA — delivering coral color enhancement and antioxidant protection unavailable in any green or golden strain.

Price range: $24.99 through $114.99

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G² Mandarin Feast Bundle by G² Aquaticswa — Two 16oz Live Tisbe Copepod bottles and 16oz Live Phytoplankton for Mandarin Dragonets

G² Mandarin Feast | Mega 16oz Pod & Phyto Bundle

The G2 Mandarin Feast includes:
– (2) 16oz Bottles of Live Tisbe Copepods ($58 Value)
– (1) 16oz Bottle of Concentrated Live Phyto ($15 Value)
Total Value: $73 — Save over 15%! Harvested fresh 24hrs prior to shipping from Washington State for peak biological density.

Original price was: $73.00.Current price is: $59.00.

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G² Ultimate Reef Foundation Bundle by G² Aquaticswa — 32oz Master Blend Copepods 32oz Master Blend Phytoplankton and Live Kenya Tree Coral

G² Ultimate Reef Foundation | 64oz Master Bundle + Live Coral

The G² Ultimate Reef Foundation includes:
– (1) 32oz Mega-Bottle of 3-Species Live Pod Blend
– (1) 32oz Mega-Bottle of Concentrated 5-Species Live Phyto
– (1) 1-2″ Live Kenya Tree Coral
Total Value: $115 — You Save 20%! The ultimate “Reef in a Box.” Biological foundation + your first hardy coral to kickstart your ecosystem. Harvested fresh every 24hrs prior to shipping.

Original price was: $115.00.Current price is: $92.00.

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G² Reef Cipher Live Copepods Apocyclops panamensis by G² Aquaticswa — Benthic grazer and rockwork seeding copepod culture for reef ecosystem stability

Apocyclops panamensis | G² Reef Cipher

Apocyclops panamensis — the water column feeder that corals crave. Planktonic and free-swimming, Reef Cipher delivers live nutrition directly to SPS, LPS, and filter feeders where they need it most. Small enough for coral polyps, significant enough to transform your reef.

Price range: $19.00 through $159.00

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G² Pelagic Flux Live Copepods Tisbe biminiensis by G² Aquaticswa — Active live copepod culture for Mandarin Dragonets seahorses and reef aquariums

Tisbe biminiensis | G² Pelagic Flux

Tisbe biminiensis — the reef’s ultimate self-sustaining cleanup crew. Nocturnal, benthic, and rapid-reproducing, these pods colonize rockwork and sand beds to create a living food source your tank replenishes itself. Harvested fresh, shipped alive.

Price range: $19.00 through $159.00

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G² Ember Strike Live Copepods Tigriopus californicus by G² Aquaticswa — Active high-nutrition copepods for mandarin fish seahorses and reef aquariums

Tigriopus californicus | G² Ember Strike

Pacific-harvested Tigriopus californicus — the largest, most nutrient-dense copepod available. High-protein, Omega-3 rich, and irresistible to finicky fish. Harvested fresh within 24 hours of shipping from our Washington State culture facility.

Price range: $19.00 through $159.00

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Toxic Green Kenya Tree Coral Frag - G2 Aquatics.

Toxic Green Kenya Tree | #1 Vibrant Beginner Coral

The “Glow” Your Reef Has Been Missing. The Toxic Green Kenya Tree is a standout variety of the classic Capnella soft coral. Unlike standard tan varieties, this strain features a vivid, neon-green pigmentation that “pops” intensely under blue LEDs. It’s the perfect beginner-friendly coral for adding height and radioactive color to your reef.

Price range: $19.00 through $39.00

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G² Master Bundle by G² Aquaticswa — 16oz Master Blend Live Phytoplankton and 16oz 3-Species Live Copepod Culture for reef aquarium biological foundation

G² Reef Fuel Combo | #1 Ultimate Phyto & Pods Starter Kit.

The Ultimate Reef Recharge. Save big by bundling our two most popular products. This combo provides a massive boost to your tank’s biodiversity and coral health in one easy shipment.

🚚 Saturday Harvest: Freshly bottled every Saturday morning.

Price range: $35.00 through $60.00

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G² Verdant Foundation Live Phytoplankton Culture Nannochloropsis oculata by G² Aquaticswa — Dense chlorophyll and EPA base culture for copepod breeding

Nannochloropsis | G² Verdant Foundation

The most concentrated EPA source in live phytoplankton. Nannochloropsis oculata is the foundation strain for healthy reef ecosystems — dense, hardy, and packed with immune-boosting antioxidants. The go-to daily dose for every saltwater tank.

Price range: $19.99 through $99.99

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G² Pod Master Blend Custom Copepod Culture by G² Aquaticswa — Live zooplankton blend with dynamic synergy for reef aquarium ecosystem enhancement

G² Pod Master Blend

Every reef zone. Every feeding niche. One bottle. The Pod Master Blend combines our hand-selected multi-species culture to seed rockwork, sand beds, and the water column simultaneously — the fastest way to establish a thriving, self-sustaining reef ecosystem.

Price range: $26.00 through $165.00

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Live reef culture bundles by G² Aquaticswa — Phytoplankton and copepod bundle deals for reef aquarium biological foundation Washington State

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