{"title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Copepods - Reef Snacklebox","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are live copepods that we keep cool and hand to you fresh at pickup, so they reach your tank alive and ready to establish.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Reef Snacklebox is a live, three-species copepod blend built to feed even the pickiest fish, nourish your corals, and supercharge your cleanup crew. Each bottle mixes Tisbe, Apocyclops, and Tigriopus copepods, giving you a range of sizes and behaviors that seed real biodiversity across the rock, sand, and water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003elive phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e to keep your pods fed and reproducing. It is also the perfect first food for a new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-mandarin-goby-synchiropus-splendidus-saltwater\"\u003emandarin goby\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocellated-scooter-dragonet-synchiropus-ocellatus-saltwater\"\u003edragonet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eThree Copepod Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTisbe\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small benthic pods that hide and breed in rock and sand, an ideal steady food source for mandarins and dragonets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eApocyclops\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy, warm-water pods that are highly nutritious and great for corals and smaller mouths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTigriopus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Larger, bright orange pods rich in natural carotenoids, so they double as a color-enhancing food that fish love to chase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Copepods Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed finicky fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandarins, dragonets, wrasses, and pipefish often only eat live pods, especially when first settling in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNourish corals.\u003c\/strong\u003e Corals actively capture copepods for a rich, natural food source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean your tank.\u003c\/strong\u003e As detritivores, pods eat leftover food and waste and reach into crevices in the rock that your cleanup crew cannot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild biodiversity.\u003c\/strong\u003e A living pod population makes the whole system more stable and self-sustaining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Add Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, add the pods after lights out with the return pump and powerheads briefly off. Pour them near the rockwork, sump, or refugium so they can settle and hide before hungry fish find them. Seeding a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003erefugium habitat\u003c\/a\u003e and feeding phytoplankton lets the population grow and keep producing food on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive marine copepod blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTisbe\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eApocyclops\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTigriopus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMandarins, dragonets, wrasses, pipefish, corals, and reef cleanup crews\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 oz and 16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eKeep cool and out of direct light, add to the tank soon after purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003eDinkins Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e: feeds your pods so they reproduce and last longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/green-mandarin-goby-synchiropus-splendidus-saltwater\"\u003eGreen Mandarin Goby\u003c\/a\u003e: a classic pod eater that thrives when a pod population is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eAdaptive Reef Copepod Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e: a sump or refugium shelter that lets pods breed safely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater products\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy live copepods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany reef fish, especially mandarins and dragonets, prefer or require live pods, particularly when settling into a new tank. A living population also keeps feeding your fish and corals between your regular feedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep them going in my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeed a refugium or sump, go easy on adding pod-hungry fish at first, and feed phytoplankton so the pods reproduce faster than they are eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 8 oz is great for a nano tank or seeding a single mandarin setup. The 16 oz suits larger systems or a fresh refugium start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it pickup only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are live animals that need to stay cool. We keep them refrigerated and hand them to you at the store so they arrive alive and ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48917406154971,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":48917406187739,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_9a79850b-3856-4488-bc83-f5ad339fdb34.png?v=1782745269"},{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Live Phytoplankton - Six Species Blend","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a fresh, live culture kept refrigerated. We hand it to you cold at pickup so it reaches your tank in peak condition.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens Live Phytoplankton is a fresh, refrigerated blend of six marine microalgae, the foundation of the reef food chain. Phytoplankton feeds corals, clams, sponges, feather dusters, and other filter feeders directly, and it fuels the copepods and rotifers that your fish and corals graze on. Dosing live phyto builds biodiversity and adds natural nutrition that dry foods alone cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals and reef livestock\u003c\/a\u003e, or feed it alongside \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nutramar-tigrio-live-copepods-4oz-saltwater-reef-food\"\u003elive copepods\u003c\/a\u003e to seed a self-sustaining food web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy a Six Species Blend\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilter feeders need a range of cell sizes and nutrition profiles, and no single algae covers it all. This blend combines six species so corals, clams, and copepods each find the right particle size and nutrients in every dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eThe Six Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNannochloropsis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eTetraselmis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePavlova\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIsochrysis galbana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThalassiosira weissflogii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaeodactylum tricornutum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach species is cultured separately for quality, then combined at bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding and Dosing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake well before each use. Dinkins recommends dosing about 1 mL per gallon of tank water daily. Start on the lower side and increase gradually based on how quickly your corals, clams, and pods clear it. Dosing after lights out, or with the return pump briefly off, gives filter feeders more time to capture the cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinkins suggests keeping enough phyto on hand for at least a month. A rough guide by tank size:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 30 gallons: one 16 oz bottle (8 oz for nano tanks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e31 to 60 gallons: about two 16 oz bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e61 gallons and up: multiple bottles, or ask us about bulk half-gallon and gallon sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eStorage and Freshness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated and give the bottle a gentle shake every couple of days to keep the cells suspended. Stored this way, the blend stays good for about 3 to 4 months. Do not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive marine phytoplankton blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSix-species blend (see list above)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCorals, clams, sponges, feather dusters, copepods, rotifers, and other filter feeders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater and reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 oz and 16 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRefrigerated, shake every couple of days, do not freeze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShelf life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 to 4 months refrigerated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;background:#E0F7FA;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 8px 18px;padding:0;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nutramar-tigrio-live-copepods-4oz-saltwater-reef-food\"\u003eNutramar Tigrio Live Copepods\u003c\/a\u003e: pods that graze on phyto and become live food for fish and corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003eBulldawg Copepod Mix\u003c\/a\u003e: another live pod option to seed a refugium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-reef-zooplankton-lps-sps-coral-food\"\u003eSeachem Reef Zooplankton\u003c\/a\u003e: a particulate food that complements phyto for LPS and SPS corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/corals\"\u003ecorals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater products\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does phytoplankton feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorals, clams, sponges, and feather dusters eat it directly. It also feeds copepods, rotifers, and other microfauna that fish and corals then graze on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I dose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDaily is ideal. Dinkins recommends about 1 mL per gallon each day. Start small and adjust to how quickly your livestock clears it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it pickup only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a fresh live culture that has to stay refrigerated. We keep it cold and hand it to you at the store so it reaches your tank alive and effective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 3 to 4 months when kept refrigerated and shaken every couple of days. Do not freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48917411332315,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":48917411365083,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c59cae2d-dd3d-43b8-b11d-86c2503a63c1.png?v=1782745466"},{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-freshwater-snacklebox","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Freshwater Snacklebox","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are live freshwater pods that we keep fresh and hand to you at pickup, so they reach your tank alive and ready to establish.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Freshwater Snacklebox is a living blend of freshwater pods, combining \u003cem\u003edaphnia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emoina\u003c\/em\u003e to add biodiversity, nutrition, and a working clean-up crew to your freshwater aquarium. It is the freshwater answer to the reef refugium: a self-renewing food source that also helps keep the tank tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed the fish that will hunt them by browsing our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater livestock\u003c\/a\u003e, or round out feeding time with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eother fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Freshwater Pods Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaphnia and moina are tiny scavengers that tackle algae and clear detritus and uneaten food, getting into places snails and other clean-up crew cannot reach. Even better, they are a fantastic live food. Your fish graze on them throughout the day, which keeps fish content between feedings and can even help keep them fed while you are away from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive \u003cem\u003edaphnia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emoina\u003c\/em\u003e blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraze algae and clear detritus and leftover food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA nutritious, natural live food fish hunt all day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill not overpopulate a stocked tank the way some pests can\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo jar sizes are available so you can match the boost to your tank:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA starter portion for nano and lightly stocked tanks, or a top-up culture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA generous portion for larger or more heavily stocked freshwater aquariums.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Add Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePour the pods straight into your tank, or add them to a low-flow area or a planted corner where some can settle and reproduce before the fish find them all. Because live freshwater pods are a natural food source, their population self-limits, so they will not take over the way snails sometimes do. You get the best of both worlds: a cleaner tank and well-fed fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive freshwater pod blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDaphnia\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emoina\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 oz and 16 oz jars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eFreshwater fish and invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e that will graze on the pods all day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003ePrepared and frozen fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e to round out a varied diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between daphnia and moina?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are small freshwater crustaceans often called water fleas. Moina are a bit smaller, which makes the blend a good size range for everything from nano fish to larger community species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the pods take over my tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. In a stocked tank the fish keep grazing them, so the population self-limits. In a quiet planted corner a few will breed and provide a trickle of ongoing live food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I culture them to keep a supply going?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Daphnia and moina culture readily in a separate container with gentle aeration and green water or a little yeast, so a jar can become an ongoing food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they safe for all freshwater fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are a natural, easily digested food for the vast majority of freshwater community fish. Match the pod size to your fish, and use the smaller moina for the tiniest mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":48930182267099,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 oz","offer_id":48930182299867,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_45760942-4af8-44a6-8759-cded5909f0ad.png?v=1782925178"},{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-snacklerock","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Snacklerock","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is live rock rubble, cycled and seeded with copepods, that we keep cool and hand to you fresh at pickup so it reaches your tank alive and ready to seed.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens Snacklerock is roughly two pounds of live rock rubble that has been fully cycled with nitrifying bacteria and seeded with live copepods. Each jar ships completely covered in water, with extra copepods added at packing, so you are getting instant biological filtration, surface area, and a living pod population in one product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild out the rest of your clean-up crew with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003elive phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Snacklerock Adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnacklerock is aquacultured and pest-free. It starts as clean, dry Marco Rocks rubble that is submerged in an isolated, fishless system for at least three months, fed only saltwater, Fritz TurboStart 900, live phytoplankton, live copepods, and trace ammonium chloride. The result is rubble packed with beneficial bacteria and microfauna, with none of the aiptasia, vermetids, or other hitchhikers that can ride in on wild-collected rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive nitrifying bacteria for instant biological filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeded with live copepods that breed and spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuge surface area to boost your tank's carrying capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquacultured and pest-free, no unwanted hitchhikers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Add It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestle the rubble into your display rockwork, drop it in the sump, or tuck it into a refugium. Anywhere with flow works, since the goal is to spread its bacteria and pods through the system. Because it is already cycled, Snacklerock is a great way to jump-start a new tank or add carrying capacity and biodiversity to an established one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive rock rubble, cycled and pod-seeded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 2 lb per jar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCycled with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNitrifying bacteria (Fritz TurboStart 900)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeded with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive copepods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquacultured Marco Rocks, pest-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e adds even more pods to colonize the rubble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003eDinkins Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e feeds the copepods so the population keeps climbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eCopepod Refugium Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e gives your pods a predator-free place to breed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Snacklerock already cycled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is cured and cycled with nitrifying bacteria before it leaves us, which is why it ships submerged in water. Keep it wet and get it into your system promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cause an ammonia spike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandled properly it should not, since the bacteria are already established. Move it quickly from jar to tank and avoid letting it sit dry or warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really pest-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is aquacultured in isolated, fishless systems specifically to avoid hitchhikers. As always, a quick inspection before adding is smart practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it to start a new tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Cycled live rubble seeded with bacteria and pods is one of the fastest ways to establish biological filtration and microfauna in a fresh setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48930338898139,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_48015bd0-9efe-4c7d-a719-2ae1c0e5410f.png?v=1782925383"},{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-clean-chaeto","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Clean Chaeto","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is live chaeto macroalgae packed with a copepod blend that we keep cool and hand to you fresh at pickup, so it reaches your refugium alive and ready to grow.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens Clean Chaeto is a softball-sized portion of live \u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/em\u003e macroalgae, packaged in a jar with roughly 8 ounces of Reef Snacklebox copepod blend. Chaeto is the workhorse of the reef refugium: it strips nitrate and phosphate from your water as it grows and gives copepods and amphipods a dense, tangled home to breed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive your fuge a full head start by pairing it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003elive phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Chaeto\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaetomorpha is a green, spaghetti-like macroalgae that exports nutrients naturally. As it grows it pulls nitrate and phosphate out of the water column, competing with nuisance algae in your display and helping keep glass and rock cleaner. Unlike some macroalgae it does not go sexual and crash, so it is a safe, low-maintenance choice for new and established reefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExports nitrate and phosphate as it grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense habitat where copepods and amphipods breed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutcompetes nuisance algae in the display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and beginner-friendly, does not crash like caulerpa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the chaeto in a refugium or a low-flow section of your sump where it can tumble gently and catch light. A dedicated refugium light on a reverse daylight schedule keeps it growing and helps stabilize pH overnight. Harvest a handful whenever it fills its space; that exported growth is how nutrients leave the system. Our chaeto is grown in fishless, pest-free systems to minimize hitchhikers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive \u003cem\u003eChaetomorpha\u003c\/em\u003e macroalgae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoftball-sized, about 1\/4 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 8 oz Reef Snacklebox copepod blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ reef refugium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFishless, pest-free systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/maxspect-jump-mj-l230r-led-refugium-light-saltwater\"\u003eRefugium LED Light\u003c\/a\u003e drives chaeto growth and steadies pH on a reverse daylight cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brightwell-aquatics-chaetogro-500ml\"\u003eBrightwell ChaetoGro\u003c\/a\u003e supplies iron and trace elements for faster, denser growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e seeds even more pods into the tangle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003eDinkins Live Phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e feeds the pods living in your chaeto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere do I put the chaeto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA refugium or a calm section of your sump is ideal. It needs light and gentle flow so it can tumble and grow on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it release pods into my display?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The copepods packed with it, plus those that breed in the chaeto, drift into your display through the return pump and become a steady live food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes chaeto go sexual and crash like other macroalgae?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Chaetomorpha does not go sexual the way caulerpa can, which is a big reason reef keepers prefer it for nutrient export.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it pest-free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe grow ours in fishless, isolated systems to keep it clean, but as with any live macroalgae a quick rinse and inspection before adding is always good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48930416066779,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_1519a6a8-0c32-43af-afa4-5ccc0f9fae0b.png?v=1782925547"},{"product_id":"dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-marine-amphipods","title":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens Live Marine Amphipods","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e These are live amphipods that we keep cool and hand to you fresh at pickup, so they reach your tank alive and ready to establish.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens Live Marine Amphipods are a hardy, self-sustaining cleanup crew and natural live food for reef and saltwater aquariums. Each order contains roughly 75 amphipods, packed with one or more reef-safe nylon sponges for them to burrow into during transport. Larger and more visible than copepods, amphipods patrol your rock, sand, and sump around the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuild a complete living micro-fauna population by pairing them with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003elive phytoplankton\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003esaltwater livestock and reef supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Amphipods Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmphipods are voracious detritivores. They graze on uneaten food, fish waste, detritus, and film algae, reaching into rock crevices and deep sand that your snails, crabs, and urchins cannot. Because they breed readily in a mature tank or refugium, an established population keeps working and reproducing long after you add it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsume detritus, waste, and nuisance film algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReach tight spots other cleanup crews miss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA prized live food for mandarins, wrasses, and seahorses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreed in the tank and refugium for an ongoing supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Add Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor the best establishment, add amphipods after lights-out so they can spread and hide before fish are active. Pour the jar contents, sponge included, straight into your sump or refugium, or into the display if you have plenty of rockwork. Give them a few weeks with minimal predation to build numbers before heavy grazers start hunting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDinkins Aquatic Gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive marine amphipods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~75 per order\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOne or more reef-safe nylon sponges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSaltwater \/ reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-copepods-reef-snacklebox\"\u003eDinkins Copepods Reef Snacklebox\u003c\/a\u003e adds copepods alongside amphipods for a full size range of live food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens-live-phytoplankton-six-species-blend\"\u003eDinkins Live Phytoplankton, Six-Species Blend\u003c\/a\u003e feeds pods at the base of the food chain so populations grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/adaptive-reef-copepod-habitat-sump-refugium-shelter\"\u003eCopepod Refugium Habitat\u003c\/a\u003e gives pods a predator-free space to breed and multiply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many amphipods will I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly 75 per order. Exact counts vary a little since these are hand-packed live cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my fish eat them all?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActive pod hunters like mandarins and wrasses can. Seeding a refugium or sump first gives amphipods a protected place to breed so the population sustains itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, completely. Amphipods only consume detritus, waste, and algae, never healthy corals or livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the sponge for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmphipods are benthic and like to cling to surfaces, so the reef-safe nylon sponge gives them somewhere to burrow and lowers stress in transit. Drop it in your sump and the pods will migrate out on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dinkins Aquatic Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48930568241371,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_be66dd2f-2b62-4e54-861f-ec5852b84aa1.png?v=1782925635"}],"url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/dinkins-aquatic-gardens.oembed","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}