{"product_id":"copepods-apocyclops","title":"Copepods Apocyclops","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5025\"\u003eApocyclops panamensis\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5027\" data-end=\"5309\"\u003eCyclopoid copepods have long been used in aquaculture, and Apocyclops panamensis is one of the more prominent species adopted for modern applications. It displays both surface-crawling behavior (similar to harpacticoids) and active swimming in the water column (like calanoids).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5311\" data-end=\"5581\"\u003eAdults frequently move between substrate and open water, feeding on suspended detritus, bacteria, ciliates, and microalgae. Because of their time in the water column, they are readily available to fish and corals—yet their rapid reproduction compensates for predation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5583\" data-end=\"5879\"\u003eAlthough euryhaline, this species naturally prefers slightly lower salinity (1.015–1.020). It can survive at reef levels but may perform best in lagoon-style or mildly brackish systems. Its ability to graze suspended particles makes it an excellent complement to benthic specialists like Tisbe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45866212851946,"sku":"19255","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Copepod-Apocyclops.jpg?v=1772364057","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/copepods-apocyclops","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}