{"title":"Tadpole Shrimp","description":"\u003carticle class=\"category-introduction triops\"\u003e    \u003ch1\u003eHatch Triops: Discover the Wonderful World of these Prehistoric Crustaceans!\u003c\/h1\u003e    \n    \u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a unique, fascinating, and incredibly educational project for home or in the classroom? Meet the \u003cstrong\u003eTriops\u003c\/strong\u003e! These extraordinary prehistoric creatures lived during the time of the dinosaurs and are still just as admirable today. With our complete \u003cstrong\u003eTriops breeding kits\u003c\/strong\u003e, you bring the prehistoric era directly into your own living room. It's not only a great experience to see how a living creature grows from a tiny egg, but it's also the perfect way to learn more about nature and biology in an interactive way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eWhy Triops Breeding is the Ultimate Educational Gift\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTriops are definitely not boring pets. They are true acrobats in the water! They perform spectacular somersaults, spins, and swim upside down with the greatest ease. This active behavior makes them incredibly fun and dynamic to watch for young and old. But besides being super entertaining, our Triops products have strong \u003cstrong\u003eeducational value\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSense of Responsibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Children learn how to care for living organisms by checking the water and feeding the animals on time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological Processes Up Close:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the complete life cycle from egg to adult primordial crustacean in just a few weeks. Triops grow incredibly fast!\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Experimentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Setting up a Triops aquarium is an accessible and exciting scientific experiment that stimulates curiosity in natural sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eAll-in-one Triops Breeding Kits and Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eWant to get started with \u003cstrong\u003eTriops breeding\u003c\/strong\u003e yourself? Below you will find a carefully selected assortment of the best kits, including viable \u003cstrong\u003eTriops eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e, special food, and handy breeding containers. Whether you choose a compact starter kit or an extensive prehistoric laboratory; all our products are designed to make the breeding process as simple, successful, and fun as possible. Within a few days of adding water, you can already see the first mini-acrobats swimming around!\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eTips for Successful Triops Breeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTo ensure your prehistoric adventure is a success, good preparation is half the battle. Always ensure the correct water temperature, sufficient (sun)light, and use the correct water as indicated in the manual. Discover our unique specials, choose your favorite breeding kit, and bring your own living fossils home today!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"triops-kweken-startkit","title":"Growing Triops - starter kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTriops Breeding\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStandard complete kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nProcess\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTriops 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe standard kit includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Triops eggs\u003cbr\u003e\n- Food\u003cbr\u003e\n- Pipette\u003cbr\u003e\n- Instructions\u003cbr\u003e\n- Thermometer sticker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo add yourself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e- Spring water.\u003cbr\u003e\n- 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)\u003cbr\u003e\n- A lamp that provides light and warmth above the bowl or container for the first few days.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you don't have a warm room or lamp, a small heating element that can bring the water temperature to approximately 23 degrees Celsius.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ant's Kingdom | Mierenboerderij","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57217454899535,"sku":"B1S","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/6528\/1359\/files\/2026412805.jpg?v=1773849279"},{"product_id":"insecten-loop-loep-potje","title":"Bug Viewer Magnifying Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eJar with magnifying glass on top. 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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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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. 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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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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. 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It prefers temperatures just below 30 °Celsius.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Triops Newberryi is a lively companion that will bring much joy to your aquarium. 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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. 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