Start breeding this fascinating albino variety of Triops longicaudatus NOW

By breeding Triops, your children develop a sense of social responsibility as they care for a living creature – from hatching right through to the end of its life. As Triops have a very short lifespan, children do not become overly attached to them, as they might with other animals. A magnificent specimen among the Triops is the Triops longicaudatus Red. A genetic defect gives it its red colour, which is caused by its own blood. The Triops longicaudatus Red is an albino variety of the Triops longicaudatus. As the ‘Triops Red’ is only found in aquarium breeding, you will search in vain for it in the wild. The Triops longicaudatus Red is closely related to the Triops longicaudatus and can be kept together with it in a tank.

The female Triops then begin laying their eggs in the sand. More precisely, they bury them in the sand. Once the last Triops population has died off, you can dry the eggs, freeze them and use them for a new breeding cycle. Triops longicaudatus thrive at temperatures around 25 °C and can be bred using still mineral water, distilled water or river and sea water.

Who is this starter pack suitable for?

The Triops longicaudatus Red – Triops Starter Pack Maxi is suitable for both beginners and experienced Triops breeders. It is equally suitable for schools, universities and other educational institutions. Families with children, people interested in science and amateur biologists also appreciate our starter pack.

Our quality: Individually counted eggs in the breeding kits

Whilst many other Triops breeding kits on the market provide approximate figures and it cannot be determined exactly how many eggs they contain, Triops Galaxy can guarantee that all breeding kits, whether 50, 150 or 300, contain at least the stated number of eggs. This is ensured by our special process and the manual counting of the Triops eggs. As a result, the number of Triops eggs is guaranteed and not estimated, which is often the case with standard Triops kits.

Experience prehistoric times with your children – in your living room!

How are triops fed?

Newly hatched triops do not yet have fully developed mouthparts and cannot consume solid food. Initially, they feed on their yolk sac, as well as on bacteria, microorganisms and dissolved nutrients in the water. For this reason, a suitable water base is important to provide the animals with optimal conditions right from the start.

Active feeding begins around 48 hours after hatching. A very small amount is crucial here: a pinch of spirulina powder as food for the young is perfectly sufficient. This fine algae powder is easily digestible and ideally suited to the needs of young triops. Overfeeding must be avoided at all costs, as excess food can quickly deteriorate water quality and endanger the sensitive creatures.

“Triops longicaudatus Red” fact sheet:

Phylum: Arthropods (Arthropoda)
Subphylum: Crustaceans (Crustacea)
Size: 5 to 7 cm
Life expectancy: approx. 60 to 90 days
Habitat: freshwater
Temperature: 25 to 28° C

Scope of delivery:

• 1 x egg-sand mixture
• 1 x sachet spirulina powder
• 1 x sachet of decapsulated Artemia eggs (young animal food)
• 1 x sachet of staple food
• 1 x sachet of dried almond leaf pieces
• The breeding instructions are deliberately not included in paper form. You will receive exclusive access to our digital breeding instructions. Simply scan the QR code on the label or CLICK HERE! On request, we will send you a printed copy of the instructions free of charge. Please indicate this in the comments section when placing your order.