The joy of breeding triops, but with respect for nature

Triops never fail to fascinate every child. They are among the oldest living species in the world and offer you and your children a fascinating insight into early life history. As these prehistoric crustaceans have a relatively short lifespan – usually up to three months – children do not form an overly strong bond with the creatures, but they do learn to take on social responsibility. From the hatching of the Triops nauplii to the natural end of their lives, children actively care for a prehistoric creature and take on responsibility. They learn to treat nature with respect. Triops longicaudatus is the American species with a shimmering grey carapace and the characteristic long forked tail. It is an animal that grows very quickly and reaches full sexual maturity within two weeks.

The species Triops longicaudatus is native to North America and is one of the most popular species. After 14 days, the females begin laying their eggs in the sand by burying them there. A female Triops can lay between 80 and 200 eggs a day on average. This means that a single animal is enough to fill the sand with Triops eggs within a few days. Once the Triops have reached the end of their life cycle, you and your children can dry the sand containing the eggs, freeze it, and then start a new breeding cycle on your own. For breeding, you can use still mineral water, distilled water or natural water from lakes, streams, rivers or ponds. Rainwater can also be used. With Triops, there’s never a dull moment in the aquarium.

Consistent quality thanks to individually counted eggs

At Triops Galaxy, breeding kits are available in starter packs and sets, as well as individually in packs of 50, 150 or 300 Triops eggs. Whilst standard Triops breeding kits provide approximate figures and it is uncertain how many eggs they contain, Triops Galaxy can guarantee that all breeding kits contain at least the stated number of eggs. This is ensured by counting the Triops eggs by hand. Using a special process employed by Triops Galaxy, the Triops eggs are counted individually by hand. This guarantees the number of Triops eggs rather than providing an estimate, which is often the case with standard Triops kits.

Who is this Triops Starter Pack suitable for?

The Triops Starter Pack is ideal for budding or experienced hobby biologists, families with children, beginners in Triops breeding, and anyone with an interest in science. Educational institutions such as schools and universities use our starter packs for various projects. If you already have a container and other equipment such as lighting and a heating rod, the starter pack provides everything you need for your Triops breeding without having to buy a whole set straight away.

The starter pack contains high-quality spirulina feed for young Triops to get them through the first week. The main food, in the form of food sticks, provides for the triops from two weeks of age onwards. The water almond leaf pieces have a positive effect on the water and promote the hatching of the nauplii.

Embark on this fascinating journey into the past and experience the fabulous prehistoric era in your living room!

“Triops longicaudatus” 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

Complete set comprising several components for breeding triops (Scope of delivery):

• 1 x egg-sand mixture
• 1 x sachet spirulina powder
• 1 x sachet of staple food
• 1 x sachet of dried sea 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.