Easy Triops Breeding – A Guide for All Ages

Do you want to breed Triops? In this detailed step-by-step guide, you'll learn how to prepare the water, set up the Triops eggs, and properly feed the newly hatched prehistoric creatures. We'll also explain the ideal temperature, lighting, and tank size for successful Triops rearing.

✅ With Conditioner

  • Place the water conditioner in the breeding tank for 4–6 hours.
  • The water will turn slightly yellow – then remove the conditioner.
  • Now you can add the egg-sand mixture to the water.
  • One conditioner is sufficient for 20 liters of water.
  • Extra Tip: Open the sachet and sprinkle a few crumbs into the tank → often results in an even better hatching rate!
  • Cover the breeding tank almost airtight. This prevents a biofilm from forming. Order cover here

✅ Without Conditioner

  • Take a small fauna box (1–3 liters) or a clean plastic container.
  • Mix 0.3 l still mineral water (e.g., Evian) with 0.7 l distilled water or osmosis water.
  • Place the box in a quiet, bright spot (not in direct sunlight).
  • Illuminate for approx. 12 hours a day with LED light.
  • The first nauplii (Triops babies) will hatch after 24–48 hours.
  • If not, wait up to 7 days – sometimes the eggs take longer.
  • Cover the breeding tank almost airtight. This prevents a biofilm from forming. Order cover here

✅ Feeding young Triops - Nauplii

  • From hatching:
    • First 4 days: 1x daily a toothpick tip of green dust food (dissolve in water).
    • After that: fine powder food or crushed Triops food.
  • Important: If a biofilm forms (white film on the water), stop feeding until the Triops eat holes in it.
  • From 5 mm in size: give small food pellets.
  • From 10 mm in size: whole food pellets without crushing.

✅ Transferring to the Aquarium

  • At 0.5–1 cm in size, the Triops can be moved to a larger aquarium (10–60 liters).
  • Use tap water that has been running with a filter and pump for 2 days.
  • If tap water is not suitable → use osmosis or distilled water.
  • Substrate: Quartz sand (0.8 mm grain size), 1–2 cm high.
  • Filter: Sponge filter + optional moss ball.
  • Temperature: Room temperature of 20 - 23 degrees is sufficient; small fluctuations are not a problem.

✅ Plants in the Triops Tank

  • In the breeding tank: do not add plants.
  • In the large aquarium: add waterweed, moss balls, duckweed, or Najas grass.

✅ Conclusion – Triops breeding is fun!

Triops are fascinating prehistoric creatures that can be easily bred with a little patience and the right conditions. Whether with conditioner or just with mineral and distilled water – both methods work.

Important: Every breeding attempt is different. Sometimes it works immediately, sometimes only on the second try. With a little practice, you'll soon be able to observe your own Triops – an exciting experience for young and old!

More tips & videos can be found here: Triops YouTube Channel