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.