{"product_id":"phytotank-cl-copepod-system","title":"PhytoTank CORE Copepod System","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1y8ep3i\" data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eGrow Your Own Live Phyto \u0026amp; Copepods at Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"439\"\u003ePhytoTank CORE Culture System\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a clean, simple way to produce live phytoplankton and maintain a thriving copepod colony—so your reef stays healthier, more stable, and naturally fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ozvwwf\" data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v1pu6h\" data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eAlways have live phyto on demand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tr8ocs\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eSupport natural copepod populations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nzuxmh\" data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eReduce ongoing costs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n4meev\" data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"784\"\u003eNo messy cleaning or complicated setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"791\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kzbvll\" data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x4x1x1\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e2 PhytoTank Reactors (3.5L each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r8d9mu\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"878\"\u003ePodNest™ Aerator \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"btablb\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eLED Lighting System + Dimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h5fwm9\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e2 Culture Packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h5fwm9\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eFertilizer\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bo6r47\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eA Better Way to Feed Your Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eStop relying on inconsistent bottled products. With the PhytoTank CL System, you can grow your own live phytoplankton and maintain a continuous copepod culture—creating a more natural, self-sustaining reef ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ya5tv8\" data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eTwo-Tank System for Complete Live Food Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eThis system includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dyhi0q\" data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eOne PhytoTank dedicated to phytoplankton growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ncqyn9\" data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eOne PhytoTank for maintaining a copepod colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eThis separation keeps cultures stable and ensures reliable, continuous production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1fpaacu\" data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eDesigned to Eliminate the Hassle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eMost culture systems fail because they’re messy and time-consuming. PhytoTank is different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fk66hg\" data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003eDisposable culture bags\u003c\/strong\u003e → no scrubbing or sterilizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dnu006\" data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eIntegrated LED lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e → no bulky external lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1520vly\" data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eSealed system design\u003c\/strong\u003e → cleaner, more consistent results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11fgnvw\" data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eFast reset between cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e → stay up and running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gz0j6b\" data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003ePodNest™: Built for Dense Copepod Cultures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eThe included \u003cstrong data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003ePodNest™\u003c\/strong\u003e combines aeration and habitat into one system, helping you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l96x12\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003eIncrease copepod density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pg9qgd\" data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eMaintain healthier colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lef1jy\" data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eHarvest more efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xydb7h\" data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2308\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18xgjgj\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003e2 × PhytoTank-L Reactors (3.5L each)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wt77ex\" data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eLED Power Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2f519y\" data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003e2-Way Power Splitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ir62m7\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eLED Dimmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r8d9mu\" data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003ePodNest™ Aerator \u0026amp; Habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ciszl5\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eTwo-Part Fertilizer (Part A \u0026amp; B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s3cdvg\" data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003e2 Culture Packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16kkuvn\" data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eDisposable Culture Kit:\n\u003cul data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wbqma9\" data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e20 Culture Bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rc3xu8\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2565\"\u003e20 Pipettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16kic46\" data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003e20 Vent Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12qe044\" data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e20 Aeration Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kgy24c\" data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eAeration Line with Filter, Splitter \u0026amp; Valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iljual\" data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003e4” Mesh Filter (Copepod Sieve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rbit42\" data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eQR Code for System Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qchrin\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2775\"\u003eIncludes Culture Club Membership ($49 Value)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003eGet \u003cstrong data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e50% off starter cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e whenever you need them—making it easy and affordable to keep your system running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1664a2i\" data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eRecommended Add-Ons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"263\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"bound-copepod-system-guide\" title=\"Pod Guide\"\u003eBound System Guide\u003c\/a\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003ePrefer a physical copy? This comb-bound printed guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and maintaining your PhytoTank Copepod Culture System.\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"263\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qg0vgm\" data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"quiet-air-pump-400-eheim\" title=\"Air Pump\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eAir Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca title=\"Air Pump\" href=\"Products\/quiet-air-pump-400-eheim\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e– Provides consistent aeration for healthy, high-density copepod cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1binohe\" data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"531\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Copepod Starter Set\" href=\"copepod-starter-set\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eCopepod Starter Cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Quickly establish and strengthen your colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w8akmu\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"phyto-storage-system\" title=\"Storage System\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"649\"\u003ePhyto Storage Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Keep backup cultures on hand in case of a crash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d7kwgo\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"phytotank-l-culture-pack-10-unit-bulk-pack\" title=\"Culture Bulk Pack\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eExtra Culture Packs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Maintain clean, consistent culture cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1odg8bi\" data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Air Filters\" href=\"air-filters\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eAir Filters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Maintain clean airflow and reduce the risk of contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qeydlo\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"replacement-hose-barb\" title=\"Hose Barb\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"756\"\u003eReplacement Hose Barbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Ensure secure, reliable airline connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uwd4p2\" data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Replacement Bulkhead\" href=\"replacement-bulkhead\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eReplacement Bulkheads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Keep your cap fittings tight and leak-free over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"880\"\u003e👉 \u003cem data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eTip: A continuous supply of phytoplankton is key to maintaining strong, productive copepod cultures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2891\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1x5u6bx\" data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003eImportant Info\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tgjzhp\" data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2966\"\u003eStarter cultures and air pump sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wxv1zc\" data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eCultures can be refrigerated temporarily if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xb5oge\" data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003eBest results come from starting cultures promptly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xn2kfn\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3090\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hjhggo\" data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3118\"\u003e12” tall × 6” diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3oth0y\" data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e3.5L working volume per tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3156\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"194u261\" data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4mo1m\" data-start=\"3169\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eNot waterproof — do not submerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"da4ivk\" data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3231\"\u003eKeep power supply dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d1hzu8\" data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eUse a drip loop on all cords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ei31lj\" data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3311\"\u003eTake Control of Your Reef’s Nutrition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003eGrow live food the clean, reliable way—and keep your reef thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poseidon Reef Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48767844974744,"sku":null,"price":211.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4967\/0552\/files\/PRS77175_99.jpg?v=1772814663","url":"https:\/\/www.poseidonreefsystems.com\/products\/phytotank-cl-copepod-system","provider":"Poseidon Reef Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}