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Triops Longicaudatus
  The Triops Longicaudatus is also called the American clam shrimp because the Triops Longicaudatus is mainly found in America and was first discovered there. The Longicaudatus is the most popular species of the Triops genera and therefore the Longicaudatus is one of the best-studied species of Triops. The Longicaudatus is a remarkable adaptor. It adapts excellently to its environment, such as the small streams that form in spring and completely dry up in summer. The Triops Longicaudatus already lived at the time of the first dinosaurs and still inhabits the earth with us today. The color of its shell is light brown. From an age of about two weeks, it can lay its Triops eggs. It does this when its egg sacs are full by burying its Triops eggs in the sand. Adult Triops Longicaudatus can lay up to 200 eggs, also called cysts, per day and usually reach a maximum age of 12 weeks.

The Longi, as insiders affectionately call it, is actually relatively easy to breed. As with all Triops species, special attention must be paid to temperature and sufficient light. Light is very important, especially for a large hatch. Once the Triops have hatched, light plays a subordinate role. What should not be neglected even after hatching is the temperature. The Triops Longicaudatus feels very comfortable at temperatures around 25° Celsius. However, it should not be much colder or warmer, as its organism often cannot cope with that very well. For breeding, it is best to use a breeding tank. You shouldn't make too much effort. The tank must be clean, then you place the spring water and the Triops Longicaudatus breeding batch in it, make sure the temperature is about 25° Celsius and direct a lamp at it. Now you have to be patient, but after 24 - 48 hours you will see the first nauplii wiggling in your breeding tank. They are very small and also extremely sensitive. You don't have to do anything at this point. Wait another day and then you can feed. Don't feed too much, otherwise the water will become cloudy, but also not too little, otherwise the Triops Longicaudatus nauplii will not find the food in the breeding tank and we don't want them to starve.

The Triops Longicaudatus is a fascinating tadpole shrimp, which is very suitable for beginners.

Instructions for breeding triops

We provide brief instructions for breeding the eggs. If you don't have any experience yet, we recommend buying the starter kit which contains the other necessities.

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Cool Ant's Kingdom t-shirt with a large logo on the chest. It has a slim fit with a breathable fabric. Made from 100% semi-combed cotton in 190 g/m² quality, with a reinforcing neck tape and an elastane collar, this Luxe T-shirt is truly complete.

Available in both women's and men's versions.

PSG 9 Australian stick insect nymph

1 Australian stick insect nymph. The sex of the nymphs is not always visible yet.

General information

A young nymph of the stick insect species Extatosoma tiaratum. This is also called the Australian Stick Insect. The species has also been given the number PSG9.

The Australian stick insect originates from Australia and New Guinea and is very popular due to its unusual shapes and size. They look more like a cactus than a branch. They have spines and striking protrusions on their legs. They are often brown in color, and occasionally green varieties of this type are also available. In the photos above you can see how beautiful they are!

What is striking is the big difference between males and females. The females are thick, spiny and 15 cm long. Males are simply narrow with long wings, small spines and a length of about 12 to 13 cm.

Movement and behavior

This stick insect is a peaceful animal. Because most stick insects are nocturnal, they will not move much during the day. In the evening you will see them moving and eating.

Food

This species eats various leaves such as blackberry leaves, raspberry leaves, oak leaves, rose leaves, hazelnut and eucalyptus leaves. Blackberry leaves are easy to find, even in winter. Make sure the food is unsprayed!

The nymphs are raised by us on blackberry leaves, so we recommend using this type of leaf for the nymph. You can also mix different leaves (but at least blackberry) so that they can get used to another type of leaf.

Conditions

The temperature can vary between 20 ° C and 30 ° C. So room temperature is fine for these animals. The stick insect does not make high demands on humidity, make sure you spray at least 2-3 times a week, as they need water to survive. Watch out for mold development.
As with all species of stick insects, the animals require an enclosure that is at least 3 times the length of the animal in height and at least 2 times the length of the animal in width. For an adult female, this means an enclosure of at least 45 cm high and 30 cm wide.

Reproduction

Adult males can be distinguished because they are smaller, have wings and long antennae.
This species can reproduce sexually or parthenogenetically. You can keep the males and females together in an enclosure. The eggs are round brown balls.
The eggs hatch after about 4 to 6 months if a male has fertilized the female, parthenogenetic eggs hatch after six months to a year. Store the eggs on a damp paper. This should always be damp, but not really wet. Preferably keep the eggs at a temperature of 25 ° C. Watch out for mold!

Own breeding

The insects are bred by us and are only shipped by parcel post. The sex is not always visible yet. Have fun observing these amazing animals!

Heat Pack 40 hours

This HeatPack 40 hours is the medium-sized and powerful multi-functional warmer also known as AquaPack or simply HeatPack. The heat pack has many applications. Although primarily used for transporting animals and plants in winter, it can also be used to keep many other temperature-sensitive goods safe during transport in low-temperature conditions. These can be electronic goods, as well as chemical and biological products.
Furthermore, you can use this HeatPack 40 hours warmer to extend the life of your batteries by keeping them warm in a cold environment. Photographers, in particular, appreciate these warmers during their expeditions.

Key Features:
- 40 hours of warmth
- always ready for use: just open the package
- natural heat through the oxidation of iron powder

How to use:

After opening the package, the oxygen in the air will react with the iron powder in the warmer, and after a few minutes, you can feel it warming up. You can now place the HeatPack 72 hours in your transport box, bag, or pillowcase. The warmer will generate heat for approximately 40 hours. Make sure that sufficient oxygen can reach the marked side of the warmer, so do not cover it with tape, bags, or anything else airtight.

Please note, these heat packs are intended for personal use. When it freezes during the day, we ensure the correct shipping of live animals. Our live arrival guarantee remains unaffected.

Product details:

Dimensions: 13 cm x 9.5 cm
Duration time (h): 40
Temperature (max. / Average): 65 ° C / 50 ° C
Ingredients: iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, salt
Content: 1 piece

Heat pack 72 hours  

This 72-hour HeatPack is the large and powerful multifunctional warmer also known as AquaPack or simply HeatPack. The heat pack has many applications. While primarily used for transporting animals and plants in winter, it can also be used to keep many other temperature-sensitive goods safe during transport in low-temperature conditions. These can include electronic goods, as well as chemical and biological products.
Furthermore, you can use this 72-hour HeatPack warmer to extend the lifespan of your batteries by keeping them warm in a cold environment. Photographers, especially, appreciate these warmers during their expeditions.

Key features:

- 72 hours of warmth
- always ready to use: just open the package
- natural warmth through the oxidation of iron powder

How to use:  

After opening the package, the oxygen in the air will react with the iron powder in the warmer and after a few minutes, you can feel it heating up. You can now place the 72-hour HeatPack in your transport box, bag, or pillowcase. The warmer will generate heat for approximately 72 hours. Make sure that sufficient oxygen can reach the marked side of the warmer, so do not cover it with tape, bags, or anything else airtight.

Please note, these heat packs are intended for your own use; when it freezes during the day, we ensure the correct shipment of live animals. In this regard, our guarantee for live arrival remains unaffected.

Product details:  

Size: 16 cm x 11 cm
Duration time (h): 72
Temperature (max. / Average): 52 ° C / 46 ° C
Ingredients: iron powder, water, activated carbon, vermiculite, salt
Contents: 1 piece

Loose plastic breeding pot

Loose breeding pot including ventilation grille

This plastic breeding pot is intended for breeding fruit flies. Due to the ventilation grille in the lid, the pot is also suitable for keeping other (small) insects.
 

Specifications

The plastic breeding pot is 11 cm high and has a diameter of 9 cm.