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
Tigriopus californicus | G² Ember Strike is the apex copepod for reef nutrition — large, hardy, and packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, astaxanthin, and carotenoids that drive vivid coloration in fish and corals alike. Their distinctive erratic swimming motion triggers an instinctive feeding response in even the most reluctant eaters, making Ember Strike the go-to choice for Mandarin Dragonets, Leopard Wrasses, pipefish, and finicky SPS corals.
Unlike benthic species that hide in rockwork, Tigriopus californicus | G² Ember Strike are free-swimming and pelagic — actively moving through the water column where your fish can see, chase, and consume them naturally. Each bottle contains a mixed population of nauplii, juveniles, and adults, giving your tank an immediately self-sustaining culture.
Ideal for: Mandarin Dragonets, Leopard Wrasses, pipefish, seahorses, LPS and SPS coral feeding, refugium seeding
Live Arrival Guarantee (LAG) We take immense pride in our cultivation process. We guarantee that all live cultures (Copepods and Phytoplankton) will arrive alive and healthy.
Claims Process In the rare event of a DOA (Dead on Arrival):
Non-Returnable Items Due to the biological nature of our products and strict biosecurity protocols, we cannot accept returns on live cultures once they have been delivered. This ensures that no outside contaminants ever enter our facility.
Cancellations Orders can be cancelled for a full refund at any time before the shipping label has been created. Once a live order is in the hands of the carrier, it is final.
Biological Shipping Schedule To ensure the highest viability of our live cultures, we ship Monday through Wednesday. Orders placed Thursday–Sunday will be dispatched the following Monday. This prevents your Phyto or Copepods from being held in carrier facilities over the weekend.
Transit Times
Weather Monitoring We monitor temperatures across the country daily. If your region is experiencing extreme heat (over 90°F) or cold (under 35°F), we may hold your shipment for 24-48 hours for the safety of the organisms. We will notify you via email if a weather delay occurs.
Tracking Your Culture Once your order is packed, you will receive a tracking number via email. Please arrange to be present for delivery to ensure your live cultures are brought indoors immediately.
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
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
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
