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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

€5,90
Japanese Moina macrocopa, small water flea

Due to its very rapid reproduction, the small water flea is excellent for breeding and feeding to aquarium inhabitants. It grows to about 2mm in size, making it suitable as food for small fish. Of course, larger fish also love to eat it.
The small water flea is an excellent substitute 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.
Hatching can take approximately 5 - 14 days.
Please first set up the Moina in a slightly smaller container up to 1 liter. The initial container should hold about 1 liter. Once you see the small Moina, wait another week. Then they can be transferred to a larger container.

Moinas are filter feeders. They readily consume spirulina powder or dry yeast. Always dissolve in a little water and feed drop by drop. When the cloudiness in 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 group Cladocera. They have a transparent body shape and are capable of moving through rhythmic movements.

  2. Reproduction: Like other Daphnia species, Moina macrocopa reproduce through parthenogenetic reproduction, meaning that females can lay eggs without fertilization. This allows for rapid multiplication under favorable conditions.

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

  4. Diet: 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 food for raising fish larvae.

  6. Research: Moina species are frequently used in scientific studies, particularly in ecology, environmental sciences, 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 underscores their importance in the ecological balance of freshwater ecosystems and their role as a vital component in food webs.

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

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