Hatch Triops: Discover the Wonderful World of these Prehistoric Crustaceans!

Triops Breeding

Standard complete kit

With this standard kit you can breed Triops yourself! Triops are very special creatures. They do somersaults and spins in the water like true acrobats; they can even swim upside down.

Process

In this kit, you'll receive eggs from which Triops will emerge (this happens in just 1 to 2 days)! After about 10 days, your Triops will already be adults. And within 2 to 3 weeks, they'll lay eggs again. These creatures can live for 20-80 days, and after that, you can simply start over with the eggs they've laid. So, this hobby doesn't just end!

Triops grow to be between 2 and 6 cm long. How big these aquatic creatures become depends on the amount of food and light they receive and the size of the container you keep them in.

These special animals have 35 to 71 pairs of legs! When a food pellet is dropped into the water, you can see them grab the food and bring it to their mouth with their little legs.

The standard kit includes

- Triops eggs
- Food
- Pipette
- Instructions
- Thermometer sticker

To add yourself

- Spring water.
- A bowl or container that can hold between 1 and 2 liters of water (start with a maximum of 0.5 liters of spring water)
- A lamp that provides light and warmth above the bowl or container for the first few days.
If you don't have a warm room or lamp, a small heating element that can bring the water temperature to approximately 23 degrees Celsius.

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.

Triops food

A sachet of food for adult Triops.

Content: 150 to 200 pellets

Fairy shrimp eggs

If you already have the necessities for breeding triops or sea monkeys (aqua dragons) and only need eggs, then you can also opt for Fairy shrimps. They are smaller than Triops and similar to Sea Monkeys. Not all eggs will hatch, and only the strongest will survive.

Instructions for breeding fairy shrimp

Prepare a container approximately 10 centimeters high with a capacity of about half a liter of spring water. This water should be heated to about 25 degrees Celsius, for example, by using a heat lamp. Bring a layer of about 5 to 8 centimeters of still spring water to this temperature, and then add the eggs. They will hatch 'on their own', isn't that wonderful?! After a few days, you can also feed them by grinding up and using triops food.

Jar with magnifying glass on top. Great for closely observing your favourite insects. Specifications: Height - 6 cm Diameter - 6 cm Volume - 0.17 litres Magnifying glass diameter - 4 cm Ventilation opening diameter

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.

Triops Longicaudatus Albino
  This is a variant of the common Longicaudatus triops, namely an Albino species.

The Triops Longicaudatus is also called the American clam species because the Triops Longicaudatus mainly occurs in America and was first found there. The Longicaudatus is the most popular species of the Triops genera and therefore the Longicaudatus is one of the best-studied species of the Triops. The Longicaudatus is a remarkable adaptor. It adapts perfectly to its environment, such as the small streams that form in spring and dry up completely in summer. The Triops Longicaudatus already lived at the time of the first dinosaurs and still inhabits the earth with us today. The colour of its shield is light brown. From the age of about two weeks, it can lay its Triops eggs. It does this by burying its Triops eggs in the sand when its egg sacs are full. 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 him, 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 tolerate that very well. For breeding, it is best to use a breeding tank. You should not make too much effort. The tank should 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 point a lamp at it. Now you have to be patient, but after 24 - 48 hours you will see the first nauplii vibrating 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.

Manual for breeding triops

We provide a short manual for hatching the eggs. If you have no experience yet, we recommend buying the starter kit which contains the other necessities.

Triops Australiensis
 

The Triops Australiensis originates from Australia. There, they are found in riverbeds and require a higher water temperature than other Triops species.

For children, this Triops Australiensis is a real experience. The triops grows so quickly that there is no chance of boredom for the children. Due to the warm temperatures, the triops can lay its eggs in as little as 2 weeks and later bury them in the sand.

The Triops Australiensis is a true swimmer among triops. The triops loves to swim quickly and performs one pirouette after another.
The Triops Australiensis has a long tail and a shimmering silver shield. Although this species lives shorter than other species, this triops truly makes it a party.

Size: approximately 5 – 9 cm
Life expectancy: approx. 40-70 days (under ideal conditions)
Temperature: approximately 28 to 32 degrees (heating element recommended)

Included:
• Triops eggs of the Triops Australiensis species
• Instructions for use in Dutch

To add yourself:
• Still spring water (e.g., Bar le Duc) (available at supermarkets)
• A glass bowl or container that can hold approx. 0.5 liters of water.
• A lamp (incandescent bulb/spotlight) that provides light and warmth above the bowl or container for the first few days

Instructions for breeding triops

We provide a short guide for hatching the eggs. If you have no experience yet, we recommend buying the starter kit which includes the other necessities.

Triops Newberryi

The Triops Newberryi, named after its place of discovery in the western US, is a rather rare tadpole shrimp. Despite the warm environment, the Triops Newberryi is a slow-growing and small tadpole shrimp. Including the tail fork, it grows to about six centimeters. It prefers temperatures just below 30 °Celsius.

To keep Triops Newberryi in a tank, a suitable heat source is required. It has a life expectancy of 50 to 70 days, which is quite average. The shell shows a beautiful tabby pattern. It becomes clearly visible after about three weeks. Its dark brown marbling on the otherwise light brown shell is its distinguishing feature.

The Triops Newberryi is a lively companion that will bring much joy to your aquarium. Enjoy watching this little American swim, eat, or dig.

By taking in Triops Newberryi, you bring one of the rarest Triops species into your home.

Size: approx. 4 - 6 cm
Life expectancy: approx. 50 - 70 days
Temperature: approx. 27 ° C

Add yourself:
• Spring water (Bar le Duc) without carbon dioxide (this can be purchased at the supermarket)
• A glass bowl or container that can hold approx. 0.5 liters of water.
• A lamp (incandescent/spotlight) that provides light and warmth above the bowl or container for the first few days

Instructions for breeding triops

We provide a short guide for hatching the eggs. If you have no experience yet, we recommend buying the starter kit which includes the other necessities.

Triops Cancriformis Beni Kabuto

The Triops Beni-kabuto originates from Japan and is therefore an Asian Triops species. Nevertheless, it is related to the European Triops Cancriformis. Because the blood of the Triops is reddish, it appears as if this Triops has a red body. The temperature in which it feels comfortable is 19-24°C, the same as for the Cancriformis. In other respects too, they behave very similarly. The Triops Beni-kabuto is not very cannibalistic. Providing sufficient amounts of food helps very successfully prevent cannibalism. The Beni-kabuto primarily settles in rice fields and ponds in Japan during the rainy season. This Triops species has a very short tail and belongs to the smaller Triops species. It can grow up to 8 cm including the tail, although realistically, most Beni's reach a size of 4 - 5 centimeters.

Size: approximately 4 - 6 cm
Lifespan: 90 - 120 days
Temperature range: 19 - 24 °C

To add yourself:
• Spring water (Bar le Duc) without carbonation (this can be bought at the supermarket)
• A glass bowl or container that can hold approx. 0.5 liters of water.
• A lamp (incandescent/spotlight) that provides light and warmth above the bowl or container for the first few days

Instructions for breeding triops

We provide brief instructions for hatching the eggs. If you have no experience yet, we recommend buying the starter kit which includes the other necessities.