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Moina macrocopa kleiner Kugelwasserfloh
  • Moina macrocopa kleiner Kugelwasserfloh
  • Moina macrocopa kleiner Kugelwasserfloh
Japanese Moina macrocopa, small globular water flea

Japanese Moina macrocopa, small globular water flea

£6.00

Japanese Moina macrocopa, small water flea

Due 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.
The small water flea is an excellent substitute for or addition to Artemia.

Smaller 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.
Hatching can take about 5 - 14 days.
Please 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.

Moinas 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.
 

Moina macrocopa is a species of water flea (Daphnia) often found in aquatic environments. Here is some information about Moina macrocopa:

  1. Description: Moina macrocopa are microscopic crustaceans belonging to the Cladocera group. They have a transparent body shape and are able to move through rhythmic movements.

  2. Reproduction: 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.

  3. Habitat: Moina macrocopa inhabit a variety of freshwater bodies, from ponds and lakes to slow-flowing waters. They can thrive in different environmental conditions.

  4. Nutrition: 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.

  5. Aquaculture: 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.

  6. Research: 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.

The 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.

 
You will receive an egg-sand mixture and a small bag of spirulina food from me.

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