PhytoTank CORE Copepod System

Grow Your Own Live Phyto & Copepods at Home

The PhytoTank CORE Culture System 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.

Why It Works

• Always have live phyto on demand
• Support natural copepod populations
• Reduce ongoing costs
• No messy cleaning or complicated setups

What You Get

• 2 PhytoTank Reactors (3.5L each)
• PodNest™ Aerator & Habitat
• LED Lighting System + Dimmer
• 2 Culture Packs
• Fertilizer

A Better Way to Feed Your Reef

Stop 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.

Two-Tank System for Complete Live Food Production

This system includes:

• One PhytoTank dedicated to phytoplankton growth
• One PhytoTank for maintaining a copepod colony

This separation keeps cultures stable and ensures reliable, continuous production.

Designed to Eliminate the Hassle

Most culture systems fail because they’re messy and time-consuming. PhytoTank is different:

• Disposable culture bags → no scrubbing or sterilizing
• Integrated LED lighting → no bulky external lights
• Sealed system design → cleaner, more consistent results
• Fast reset between cultures → stay up and running

PodNest™: Built for Dense Copepod Cultures

The included PodNest™ combines aeration and habitat into one system, helping you:

• Increase copepod density
• Maintain healthier colonies
• Harvest more efficiently

What’s Included

• 2 × PhytoTank-L Reactors (3.5L each)
• LED Power Supply
• 2-Way Power Splitter
• LED Dimmer
• PodNest™ Aerator & Habitat
• Two-Part Fertilizer (Part A & B)
• 2 Culture Packs
• Disposable Culture Kit:
  • 20 Culture Bags
  • 20 Pipettes
  • 20 Vent Tubes
  • 20 Aeration Tubes
• Aeration Line with Filter, Splitter & Valves
• 4” Mesh Filter (Copepod Sieve)
• QR Code for System Guide

Includes Culture Club Membership ($49 Value)

Get 50% off starter cultures whenever you need them—making it easy and affordable to keep your system running.

Recommended Add-Ons

• Bound System Guide-Prefer a physical copy? This comb-bound printed guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up and maintaining your PhytoTank Copepod Culture System.
• Air Pump – Provides consistent aeration for healthy, high-density copepod cultures
• Copepod Starter Cultures – Quickly establish and strengthen your colony
• Phyto Storage Kit – Keep backup cultures on hand in case of a crash
• Extra Culture Packs – Maintain clean, consistent culture cycles
• Air Filters – Maintain clean airflow and reduce the risk of contamination
• Replacement Hose Barbs – Ensure secure, reliable airline connections
• Replacement Bulkheads – Keep your cap fittings tight and leak-free over time

👉 Tip: A continuous supply of phytoplankton is key to maintaining strong, productive copepod cultures.

Important Info

• Starter cultures and air pump sold separately
• Cultures can be refrigerated temporarily if needed
• Best results come from starting cultures promptly

Specs

• 12” tall × 6” diameter
• 3.5L working volume per tank

Safety

• Not waterproof — do not submerge
• Keep power supply dry
• Use a drip loop on all cords

Take Control of Your Reef’s Nutrition

Grow live food the clean, reliable way—and keep your reef thriving.