The Tisbe copepods, the smallest among the three varieties we carry, exhibit a nocturnal behavior, offering a protective advantage against predators and facilitating the establishment of a resilient, self-sustaining colony in your tank. These adult copepods show a preference for inhabiting live rock and glass, actively consuming detritus during the night. Notably, Mandarinfish are especially fond of Tisbe pods. Utilizing live copepods as a natural food source for your fish and corals proves to be an excellent choice for maintaining a thriving reef aquarium. Adaptability: Their life cycle is rather short. They like a fairly warm environment, and their development time decreases with increasing water temperature up to 25°C (77°F). Diet: Excellent source of highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFA), high in n-3 fatty acids. Benefits for Aquarists: High fertility, short gestation period, high fecundity, resistant to parameter swings, consume detritus.