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Zoomed Can-O-Cyclops - A great feed for captive bred mandarins
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Can O’ Cyclops

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Can O’ Cyclops by ZooMed provides excellent nutritional value for small fish, such as the Biota Captive Bred Mandarin. These preserved copepods are similar in appearance and size to live adult copepods; therefore, encouraging a fantastic feeding response.

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Can O’ Cyclops by ZooMed

Can O’ Cyclops provides excellent nutritional value for small fish, such as the Biota Captive Bred Mandarin Fish. These preserved cyclopoid copepods are similar in appearance and size to live adult copepods that we sell at AlgaeBarn — and they encourage a fantastic feeding response. By feeding Can O’ Cyclops routinely to an aquarium with active copepod predators, you can ease the demand and consumption of your live copepod populations.

One of the greatest features of Can O’ Cyclops stems from its shelf-life. An unopened can may sit on a shelf for over 3 years! To find the exact expiration date, look on the bottom of the can. Once opened, store Can O’ Cyclops with the lid in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Can’t use a whole can in one week? Simply freeze a portion and thaw it when you are ready to use it. The convenient canned packaging and long shelf life ensuring that you always have a nutritious and enticing food source.

Food for Captive Bred Mandarin Fish

AlgaeBarn regularly feeds Can O’ Cyclops and Nano Brine to the Biota Captive Bred Mandarin fish at our facilities. This practice helps ensure that these mandarins will accept a readily available and storable dry food. We highly suggest that if you have any small fish, or if you have purchased a captive bred mandarin from us, that you try out Can O’ Cyclops.

Did you know that Mandarin fish feed in similar ways to a humming bird — constantly eating all day. By supplementing their diet with prepared food at regular periods in the day, the mandarin fish can consume several “big” meals while constantly snacking on live copepods. This will help ensure that the mandarins are consuming a sufficient amount of calories to grow and develop.

How to Use:

  1. Open the can top using pull-tab, just like you would open a can of soda-pop
  2. Discard the metal top
  3. Use the provided spoon to scoop out a desired portion size
  4. Add the desired portion size to the marine aquarium
  5. Replace the plastic lid on the top of the metal container
  6. Store the unused portion in the refrigerator!

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Weight .5 lbs
Dimensions 3 × 3 × 2 in

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Doug
I love this stuff

I love this stuff, all my fish have been finicky about food.. everything else that was recommended to me, the TDO Chrome Boost, Sustainable Aquatics Dry Hatchery Diet, or a slightly bigger pellet food, all my critters, my Clownfish, Green Chromis, YellowTail Damsel, Bicolor Dottyback, and especially my Green Mandarin Dragonets. My fish would spit it out or just ignore all the other foods. My tank would stay cloudy, and my parameters were always out of wack with those foods. Since I switched mainly to Can O Cyclops, as well as copepods, and brine shrimp. The Can O Cyclops being my main source of food for them. My tank has become crystal clear, parameters are stable, and my fish all look healthier and happier. I recommend this item and any of the live foods that Algae Barn offers. I like the Ecopods and the 5280 pods. And don’t forget to get the OceanMagik. I have some Red Ogo Macro in my tank for the copepods can hide out and breed as wells as other spots they can go. My experience with these products has vastly improved my saltwater aquarium quality.

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Gino Fronti
Love it

Great product ! Wish it came in smaller cubes

R
Rosemary Dennis
Can O Cyclops

Just about all my clownfish will eat.

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Mike Baker
Algae Barn Can O’ Cyclops

Having incorporated the Algae Barn Can O' Cyclops into my aquarium's feeding regimen over the past year, I'm pleased to report a wave of positive outcomes that have notably enhanced the vitality and diversity of my marine inhabitants. This product has become a cornerstone of my tank's ecosystem, offering a nutritional feast that caters to a wide array of species with remarkable results.The small fish in my aquarium, often finicky eaters, have shown a keen appetite for the cyclops, diving into their meals with vigor and enthusiasm. Their response has been a joy to observe, signaling the high palatability and appeal of this feed. Notably, it's not just the fish that have benefited from the Can O' Cyclops; my corals too have exhibited signs of thriving, absorbing the nutrients with evident satisfaction and displaying more vibrant colors and increased growth.A standout testament to the efficacy of this product has been the remarkable improvement in the health and growth of my dragonet. Previously, I struggled to find a diet that adequately met its nutritional needs, but since introducing the Can O' Cyclops, the dragonet has not only thrived but has shown significant growth and vitality. This change underscores the product's nutritional value and its role in supporting the well-being of more sensitive species.Beyond the immediate feeding responses, I've observed a broader positive impact on the overall health and stability of my aquarium's ecosystem. The inhabitants seem more active, healthier, and display brighter colors, suggesting that the Can O' Cyclops contributes beneficially to their diet and, by extension, to their overall environment.In conclusion, the Algae Barn Can O' Cyclops has proven to be an invaluable addition to my aquarium feeding strategy. Its universal appeal among the diverse species in my tank—from fish to corals—alongside the noticeable health and growth benefits, solidifies it as a top-tier choice for marine aquarium enthusiasts seeking a reliable, high-quality feed. Whether you're looking to support the dietary needs of small fish, corals, or more specialized species like the dragonet, this product delivers outstanding results that contribute to a thriving aquatic habitat.

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Sheldon Anderson
Can O'Cyclops is saving our little mandarin!

Can O'Cyclops is saving our little mandarin! It's the only alternative food that our mandarin will eat. Hard to keep on the bottom where mandarins like to eat. It likes to float in the water stream. If anybody comes up with any good ideas on how to get it to sink please post here.

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