Frozen Ocean SPF Copepods
Gamma Irradiated Frozen Ocean SPF Copepods: Superior Nutrition for Aquatic Larvae
Our SPF (Specific Pathogen-Free) copepods are a revolutionary feed source, designed to overcome the limitations of traditional diets like Artemia. We offer exceptional nutrition that guarantees optimal production and development results for your aquatic larvae, with an ideal size for advanced larval stages.
Benefits
Unmatched Fatty Acid Profile: Far Superior to Artemia
What truly sets our copepods apart is their exceptionally high and beneficial essential fatty acid profile, significantly superior to Artemia cysts and nauplii. They are a natural powerhouse of Omega-3 rich lipids, including guaranteed levels of:
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid, 22:6ω3): minimum 12 mg per gram dry weight.
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, 20:5ω3): minimum 6 mg per gram dry weight.
These extraordinary levels of DHA and EPA are crucial for neurological development, visual function, and overall growth in larval stages. Unlike Artemia, which often requires additional enrichment to achieve adequate nutritional profiles, our copepods provide a direct and complete source of these vital fatty acids. This translates to better nutrition, higher survival rates, and accelerated growth rates for your larvae. In fact, our copepods have been shown to replace up to 100% of Artemia consumption, offering superior production results.
Benefits of Gamma Irradiation Sterilization Safety and biosecurity are paramount in aquaculture.
Our SPF copepods have been sterilized using gamma irradiation, an advanced and highly effective method that ensures they are certified virus-free and free from other pathogens like bacteria and parasites. This rigorous sterilization offers multiple benefits:
Minimizes the risk of disease introduction: Protects your culture system from pathogen outbreaks, reducing mortality and the need for costly treatments.
Enhances stock health: By eliminating potential contaminants, it ensures your larvae receive pure nutrition, strengthening their immune system and disease resistance.
Reliability and peace of mind: Provides a consistently safe feed source, allowing for more predictable and successful management of your production.
Complete Nutrients and Versatile Sizes In addition to their exceptional lipid profile, our copepods provide high-quality proteins and other essential nutrients. They contain astaxanthin, a natural carotenoid pigment and potent antioxidant, contributing to healthy pigmentation and overall well-being of the larvae.
We offer specific size ranges to optimize feeding at various larval stages:
500-800 µm
700-1300 µm
New! 1300-2000 µm: Ideal for more advanced larval stages, providing a larger and more nutritious food particle.
The shelf life of the copepods is up to 3 years if stored at a temperature equal to or below -18ºC (-0.4ºF), ensuring consistent and reliable availability for your operations.