{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-frozen-cyclopod-flatpack-1-75-oz","title":"Frozen Cyclopod+ Bio-Pure — 1.75 oz Copepod Mini Cubes for Corals - Hikari","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari Bio-Pure frozen Cyclopod+ is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOithona similis\u003c\/em\u003e copepods\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1.75 oz (50 g) mini cubes. It is the only product in Hikari's frozen range whose feeding instructions are written \u003cstrong\u003efor a reef tank\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an actual number attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:340px;margin:20px auto;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:177.78%;height:0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2yISSybidXQ\" title=\"Turn frozen fish food into coral super food - ReefSolution\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this clip filmed at the store, we show how to turn an ordinary frozen food into something that feeds the fish \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the rest of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe reef dose, in numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari is specific here, which is rare on frozen food:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne cube daily for every 50 US gal (189 L)\u003c\/strong\u003e of water in your reef aquarium, to promote filter feeder growth and extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pipette for target feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e the corals that need extra nutrition — the manufacturer recommends it itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fry:\u003c\/strong\u003e the amount they finish within 40 seconds, up to ten times a day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne cube per 50 US gal means a 20 US gal (76 L) nano does not need a whole cube. That is exactly the kind of detail that separates feeding your corals from feeding your nitrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy corals take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari describes a food that naturally contains \u003cstrong\u003eplant and animal material easily digested by corals\u003c\/strong\u003e, at a very small size almost any coral or newborn fish can readily consume and digest. It intends the product for \u003cstrong\u003emost reef environments\u003c\/strong\u003e and for newborn fish that need a very small nutrient source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA combination of vitamins and live copepods you cannot duplicate at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-touch mini cubes that make exact feeding simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-step sterilization: free of harmful parasites, unwanted bacteria and foul odour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut-loading with bio-encapsulated multi-vitamins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mega-Power freezer that locks in natural colour, taste and texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNumbered omegas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDHA oil and EPA oil appear in the ingredient list, right after copepods and water, and Hikari guarantees both minimums: \u003cstrong\u003eDHA min. 1,000 mg\/kg\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eEPA min. 500 mg\/kg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopepods (\u003cem\u003eOithona similis\u003c\/em\u003e), water, DHA oil, EPA oil, vitamin B12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), riboflavin (vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate, biotin, choline chloride, folic acid, calcium pantothenate, inositol, niacin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eEPA\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 0.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emax. 98%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 500 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eRiboflavin\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eVitamin B12\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eDHA\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 10 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 2.0 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 200 µg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003emin. 1,000 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e handling frozen food derived from a live animal can cause the same allergic reaction as handling the live animal itself. Wash your hands thoroughly immediately after use and before any contact with your nose or mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur advice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's a perfect food — it's for corals, for SPS, for all the small-polyp corals, all of that. It's really good for that.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e— Stéphane, Aquarium ReefSolution\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from ReefSolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorized Hikari dealer, a dedicated reef store in Laval with in-store pickup and delivery across Canada. The tools we use ourselves at feeding time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/easy-feed-pipette-385mm\"\u003eEasy Feed Pipette 385 mm\u003c\/a\u003e — the pipette Hikari recommends for target feeding corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tl-julians-thing\"\u003eTwo Little Fishies Julian's Thing\u003c\/a\u003e — the syringe-style feeder, long version of the same move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/boyd-vita-chem-marine-4-oz\"\u003eBoyd Vita-Chem Marine\u003c\/a\u003e — the vitamin supplement to mix into frozen food before you serve it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/seachem-garlic-guard-250ml\"\u003eSeachem Garlic Guard\u003c\/a\u003e — garlic-based appetite stimulant for picky fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much Cyclopod+ should I feed a reef tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari specifies one cube daily for every 50 US gal (189 L) of water, to promote filter feeder growth and extension. For corals that need extra nutrition, the manufacturer recommends target feeding them directly with a pipette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Cyclopod+ really feed corals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the use Hikari leads with: it describes plant and animal material easily digested by corals, at a size almost any coral can consume, and intends the product for most reef environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich copepod is it exactly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOithona similis\u003c\/em\u003e. The manufacturer names the species in its ingredient list, which it does for no other product in its frozen range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/strong\u003e frozen food ships express in an insulated cooler with ice packs. Partial or complete thawing during transit is normal — especially in summer — and does not affect the product's quality for your fish. Dry ice would cost a fortune with zero quality benefit; we don't offer it. Be there to receive your package and place it directly in your freezer upon delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38010929479851,"sku":"330352","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0513\/7108\/1899\/files\/042055300100-BioPureFrozen-Cyclopod-40cubes-NetWt-1.75oz-50g-30010-_2024.png?v=1785448559","url":"https:\/\/reefsolution.com\/en\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-cyclopod-flatpack-1-75-oz","provider":"Aquarium ReefSolution inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}