{"title":"Cultivating Daphnia – Water Fleas and Culture Starters","description":"\u003cp\u003eDaphnia, also known as water fleas, are small freshwater crustaceans and a popular natural food for many aquarium fish. With a suitable daphnia breeding culture, you can observe these tiny aquatic creatures at home and even breed them yourself under appropriate conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this category, you will find various water fleas and breeding cultures, including classic daphnia and the smaller globular water flea Moina macrocopa. Discover the perfect culture for your aquarium now and learn below how to breed and properly feed daphnia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daphnien-wasserfloehe-zuchtansatz","title":"Daphnia Water Fleas Breeding Culture","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#fb0034\" size=\"5\" style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman\" style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman\" style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Times New Roman\" style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003eWater fleas \/ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaphnia pulex\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#ff6820\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e                    \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaphnia are found in our lakes and ponds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey are easy to breed and are very often used as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eornamental fish food. They also don't require any special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecare and multiply very quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaphnia pulex\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e grow to about 5mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Water fleas even produce young within their bodies.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOr they lay resting eggs that can survive for decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJars, buckets, aquariums, etc. are suitable as breeding containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo technology is required in the container. If you do want to aerate, please make sure that no current is created. Otherwise, daphnia can die.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere you can see a small setup of mine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=flED4dFPmvo\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/flED4dFPmvo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor breeding, fill a container from 0.5 liters with distilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eor still mineral water. You can also use rainwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor rearing, always start with a small container up to 1 liter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePour water over the egg-sand mixture and make sure that the eggs are in the water at the edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter 5 to 14 days, the first daphnia can be seen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven if not many are visible, they will multiply quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter hatching, start feeding carefully. Better too little than too much. If the water spoils, the culture is usually beyond saving. You can feed with algae powder, liquizell, and dry yeast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways dissolve some in water and feed. Then only feed again when the water is almost clear again.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease be sure to rinse the plastic bag with the starting water.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOtherwise, the eggs will stick in the bag!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive an egg-sand mixture from me.\u003cbr\u003eI will also include a small bag of algae powder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood luck!!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"triopsshop.de 001","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53455937470792,"sku":"Daph23","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1185\/8760\/files\/front_w.webp?v=1783316960"},{"product_id":"japanischer-moina-macrocopa-kleiner-kugelwasserfloh","title":"Japanese Moina macrocopa, small globular water flea","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eJapanese Moina macrocopa, small water flea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to its very fast reproduction, the small water flea is excellent for breeding and feeding to aquarium inhabitants. It grows to about 2mm, making it suitable as food for small fish. Of course, larger fish also enjoy eating it.\u003cbr\u003eThe small water flea is an excellent substitute for or addition to Artemia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmaller containers up to 10 liters are suitable for breeding Moina. Temperatures can range from 18°C to 30°C. It will multiply very quickly. Distilled or rainwater is suitable as water.\u003cbr\u003eHatching can take about 5 - 14 days.\u003cbr\u003ePlease start the Moina in a slightly smaller container, up to 1 liter. The starter container should hold about 1 liter. Once you can identify the small Moina, wait another week. Then they can be transferred to a larger container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoinas are filter feeders. They readily accept spirulina powder or dry yeast. Always dissolve in a little water and feed drop by drop. When the turbidity of the water has almost disappeared, feed a little more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoina macrocopa is a species of water flea (Daphnia) often found in aquatic environments. Here is some information about Moina macrocopa:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moina macrocopa are microscopic crustaceans belonging to the Cladocera group. They have a transparent body shape and are able to move through rhythmic movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like other Daphnia species, Moina macrocopa reproduce through parthenogenetic reproduction, meaning females can lay eggs without fertilization. This allows for rapid reproduction under favorable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moina macrocopa inhabit a variety of freshwater bodies, from ponds and lakes to slow-flowing waters. They can thrive in different environmental conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e These water fleas feed on algae, bacteria, and other small organic particles in the water. They also serve as an important food source for many aquatic species, including fish and other invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaculture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to their role as a food source for fish larvae and other aquatic species, Moina macrocopa are often used in aquaculture. They are bred and used in aquaculture facilities as live feed for raising fish larvae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResearch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moina species are frequently used in scientific studies, especially in ecology, environmental science, and aquaculture. Their rapid reproduction and transparent anatomy make them useful model organisms for experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of Moina macrocopa in aquaculture and scientific studies highlights their importance in the ecological balance of freshwater ecosystems and their role as a significant component in food webs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-1 flex justify-start gap-3 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-gray-400 flex self-end lg:self-center justify-center lg:justify-start mt-0 gap-1 visible\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003eYou will receive an egg-sand mixture and a small bag of spirulina food from me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"triopsshop.de 001","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53455938421064,"sku":"Moina01","price":5.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1185\/8760\/files\/Moina-macrocopa--kleiner-Kugelwasserfloh.webp?v=1783316976"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1185\/8760\/collections\/front_w.webp?v=1785859802","url":"https:\/\/www.triopsshop.de\/en-en\/collections\/daphnien-wasserfloehe.oembed","provider":"Triopsshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}