How to raise triops: Day 0 and beyond [additional tips in description]
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Note: Eventually I will put out another video with a more refined hatching method geared towards better rates.
➡️This is my process of raising triops, from day 0 onwards
↪️The triops in this video are triops longicadautus (larger, lighter), and triops cancriformis (smaller, darker). Many species have the same or similar care. The hatchery as shown should contain the egg mixture with your eggs come with it, filled with distilled water. Additionally, adding detritus can help survival rates. 1 day after hatching, feed them a tiny bit of spirulina algae. From there, once the triops change form, start feeding them small bits of adult food. Once they grow larger, give them a diverse amount of food. The favorites I've found are worms and cucumber/zucchini. After about 10 days they'll be ready to lay eggs in their own sand. These eggs must be dried out for a while before being able to hatch again. Many species of triops do not need to mate to create fertile eggs, just like the 2 species shown in this video.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS:
- For the hatchery and main tank, I personally fill with mostly rain water (distilled works fine) and a little bit of spring water and then a couple of squirts of main tank water to introduce algae. Only use rain water for this if you're in an area that you know isn't contaminated.
- A few days after hatching add some minerals to the water, such as adding spring water. you can also add crushed eggshells dust to provide calcium carbonate. this helps with shedding and stabilizing PH. For triops, you want a pH of above 7 and water minerals ~100ppm.
- I have been testing spring water in the adult tank and this has been working good for me: Crystal Geyser Alpine Spring Water 1Gal from Walmart
- eventually I will put out another video with a more refined hatching method geared towards better rates
Document guide:
This roughly follows the video but in text form
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It's been a good while years since I've tried growing/hatching triops... Parents got some eggs for me when I was little. We knew very little about them at the time, so the eggs never hatched. Now that I've got more experience with fishkeeping and breeding/growing fish and plants, this might be something I look into keeping in the future.
In my opinion this is the best guide for triops i seen so far.
Those things are pretty cool they didn't realize they were that big I thought they would just be like sea monkeys
Great video! Thank you for sharing
Very informative. Cheers, mate.🧙♂🧙♂
This was a great video. I am starting a Triops Colony too and this video is great information for both beginners and experienced Triops caretakers.
I'm glad you found this video helpful. Best of luck with your triops colony! If you have any questions feel free to ask 😁
Just brang some home from the bush, didn’t know if you could keep them as pets. thanks for the much needed info
Ethan; Your video is very enjoyable, and all of the descriptions and explanations seem very clear and understandable. I have a question, what if i wanted to create a home for them in my planted aquarium, which i have just recently started, and only have some Hornwort plants, and Buckwheat, and for substrate i am using Organic Sphagnum Peet Moss, and i already have many Scuds living in there. So... would my aquarium seem too problematic if i were hoping to reach a more natural imitation to a natures habitat ? Would my aquarium seem too risky ? (...also, a few months ago i bought some Triops eggs and emptied then into my aquarium, but i never got to see s y/not one Triop hatchling.)
Hello and thank you for your interest in my video. I would say that adult triops would enjoy a planted tank. Just note that they may eat the plants as food. At the beginning, I would definitely recommend using a smaller "hatchery" tank similar that i show in my video for hatching your triops. They will require a pure water (such as rain water, or distilled) and a lot of light to hatch. Often triops will not survive in large, deep and moving bodies of water, it's too hard for them to find food and swim. The current from filters/bubblers will drain their energy before they have time to do their first molt. Once your triops reach a medium size, you can then transfer them to your planted tank, they will be happy. Be sure to acclimate their temperature and water parameters using a slow drip method, shrimps are sensitive to fast water changes
They look similar to Horseshoe crabs. I wonder if they're related.
Sry cause I ruined the 69 comments but I just wanted to say how great this tutorial is.
I'm glad you found it helpful 🙏
What tape would be best to use to cover the hatchery holes/ what tape did you use
I used basic clear scotch tape, it didnt seem to cause any issues for the triops. The holes and tape are not strictly required, as you can also acclimate them by transferring water back and forth to/from the hatchery/maintank manually with a pipette, but regardless, i highly recommend acclimation with whatever chosen method
What tape did you use in the tank?
Also what tapes would be safe to use?
I used basic clear scotch tape, it didnt seem to cause any issues for the triops. The holes and tape are not strictly required, as you can also acclimate them by transferring water back and forth to/from the hatchery/maintank manually with a pipette, but regardless, i highly recommend acclimation with whatever chosen method
I made a mistake of putting sand to the entire tank as substrate. Is there any way I can find the eggs from there? Or do I just wait until these die, then let it all dry and add water? Also the water in tank is so green I can only see the triops when they come close, and water changes dont seem to help any. Is there anything I can do? My triops also didnt grow even half the size of yours.
Hello Anu, for the eggs, I would recommend waiting until your triops die and then remove the sand from the tank, and dry everything out. Triops often lay eggs in chunks that stick together, so if you see a chunk you can probably get that out with a spoon or something though. If you're looking to dry out some eggs in advance that's your best bet. Be sure to dry out for a while, 1-2 weeks is sufficient. To reduce algae, I would reduce the amount of time your tank light is on, add a filter/bubbler to ensure water flow. I use a sponge filter, and made a video on how to DIY one on this channel. I also recommend increasing water changes. The algae will not be much of a problem for the triops, they don't mind, although I do understand wanting to see the tank more clearly lol. Lots of things will determine the triops growth rate/size. Temperature is a big one for instance. Since they're cold blooded, even a few degrees will make them grow faster and larger (note, this will also reduce their lifespan). Feeding them sufficiently from day 3+ will also increase their size. I have noticed that if you neglect to feed them much during days 3-10, this will stunt their growth all the way to adulthood. Hopefully you find this helpful, feel free to ask more questions and best of luck raising your triops 🙏
How long should the eggs be left in the water before being removed to dry? You said a while in the video so would that be a few days?
I would leave them in for at least a week or two. After laying, their color starts to change from light to dark, and the outer shell continues to harden to help with longevity. There isn't a need to remove them as soon as possible, they can last a month or two in the water. I have never seen a triop eat any of the eggs, so they should be safe. Usually I leave the same sand dish in the tank until all of them die, then remove it and dry
@@diy-projects ok thank you it’s nice to have a ongoing cycle and only needing more food over time and not needing to order eggs online over and over.
I see these I can't help but feel like I'm looking at something from the Cambrian.
what should the wat for the water heater be.
Hi, the wattage of the heater should be appropriate for your tank size in gallons/liters. Please check the manufacturer's specification sheet to see which heater wattage is appropriate for the tank size you are using. The temperature can range from 70-75°F. As long as it's a consistent temperature with minimal fluctuations, it should be okay.
💙 What happens if you don’t collect the new eggs? Will they hatch in the large tank, and if they do will the adults eat them all or will you end up over populating the tank?
Hello, If you dont collect the eggs, the chances of them hatching in the large tank is low. A dryout period is usually needed. Them surviving in the big tank is low chance, since the babies do better in small mostly stagnant tanks. The water current from the large tank makes it hard for them to swim and find food. Small tanks still need to be aerated daily with a pipette or something similar. Adults rarely eat eggs, but will eat the babies if they can get ahold of them. Overpopulation of the triops during their medium stage will lead to them likely eating eachother, it's difficult to keep more than 12 in a 10g tank and requires constant feeding to keep them busy and happy. Its possible and ive done it before but it's not super easy
@@diy-projects 💙 Thank you so much for the info. My 11 year old son decided to try to hatch these (I didn’t even know he had these eggs in his room 🙈) …and now I’m trying to make sure they survive. I thought they were sea monkeys, but nope triops. I’ve never even heard of them before. One has already hatched, sure is tiny so far
@@SimplyInspiredbySheena Best of luck with them, as long as you raise one, they will produce many eggs for future use, most of them can make viable eggs asexually. Be sure to not feed for the first few days or they will over eat and can die. I have been waiting 1.5-2 days after hatching to feed algae powder. Provide good lighting to increase algae growth and aerate the hatchery tank a few times per day to increase oxygen. After they molt and start to swim along the bottom, you can feed them crushed solid foods that sink to the bottom. These days, I have been feeding mine shrimp and tadpole pellets, they love it
@@diy-projects 💙 thanks again for the info…now I see about 10 of them but I notice that they all want to hangout near the surface of the mason jar…I’m wondering if the water is too cold because the surface is what’s closest to my light? …I suppose I’ll go to Walmart after school pick up and buy a better light for them
@@SimplyInspiredbySheena when they first hatch they're attracted to light so being at the top is mostly normal. It's just natural because the light orients them. Temps between 72-76f are ideal for triops but they can be okay outside of that range as long as it's consistent temps. I use a heater to stabilize my temps when it dips below that so it helps
I also have pets, but they develop hunting abilities after hatching for 6 hours. Initially, there were over ten of them, but later, they began to kill each other, leaving only three.😢
Yes unfortunately triops are very hungry critters so when it comes to food and will pretty much eat anything they can get a hold of, keeping them well-fed is essential especially towards the beginning. It's also important to not over feed towards the beginning. It's a hard balance
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How long do they live? If you don't remove the eggs will they hatch without going through a dry cycle? I have so many questions lol.
Triops can live anywhere from 1.5 to 3 months depending on species, temperature and other factors. They start producing eggs in less than 2 weeks, so this can make more generations quickly. Eggs normally won't hatch without a dry cycle, however there are rare occasions where they spontaneously hatch. While pretty rare, it happens most often when there are large changes in the tank's environment, indicating to the babies that it may be a good time to hatch. Spontaneous hatching occasionally occurs after you do a large water change. They need to be relocated to a smaller tank with less water flow to survive though. The big tank has too much flow and they'll run out of energy trying to swim against any air bubbler/filter current. And a smaller tank allows them to find food easier
Can you add calcium in the form of a small piece of eggshell 24hr after hatching or is it too early? It's not even past 24hrs of their life yet and I already see one with a stuck shed
Yes you can add it after hatching but I would only add a small bit every so often so the babies are not shocked from adding this material to the water
@@diy-projects I heard eggshell does not dissolve in water, I added a small square yesterday evening and the triops are fine this morning, I added 6 drops of mineral water and I will add 6 drops this evening too
@@diy-projects btw i also had 2 babies die from failed molts which is unusual. Their spirulina food apparently has iodine and I also hope to remineralise the water to also get some iodine in there quickly
Can it work without a sponge filter if I have a bunch of plants or do water changes often?
Yes, you can do a tank without a sponge filter if you want. Or you can make a DIY sponge filter if you're tight on money, which is what I did. I posted a video on this channel showing how. Otherwise, I suggest considering having a bubbler to make the water less stagnant. Not 100% needed, but it offers benefits. The triops will likely eat your plants a bit too so be prepared for that, and don't buy anything fancy to prevent wasting money if they die lol.
@@diy-projects thanks for responding so quickly and answering my questions ❤
@@jeff_the_demon_walnut92 no problem! Best of luck and feel free to ask any other questions 😁
@@diy-projects i am not even sure if Im going to have triops, i first have to prepare my tank thats in cycling for a betta
@@jeff_the_demon_walnut92 Understandable, maybe some time in the future then! Take your time and enjoy the hobby, no rush with anything. Best of luck with your betta 😁
Do the eggs have to go through a drying period in order to hatch?
If you dont collect the eggs, the chances of them hatching in the large tank is low. A dryout period is almost always needed. Them surviving in the big tank is low chance, since the babies do better in small mostly stagnant tanks. The water current from the large tank makes it hard for them to swim and find food. I have had some babies hatch in my main tank before and survive to adulthood but it's very unlikely to occur. The most usual time for them to hatch spontaneously is after doing a large water change or turning the light off for a few days then back on, an environmental trigger is needed for it
So they are shrimp? How large do they get? I wonder if they get large enough to survive in the community tank…..
Triops are a type of crustacean, they reach a size of greater than 5cm or 2inches. It is typical for them to live a bit longer than 1.5 months depending on species and temperature, so it is not as long as normal shrimp or fish. You can keep them with other fish but if they get hungry they'll eat nearly anything they can get ahold of, such as slow shrimp as well as any fancy plants you have. Normally most people don't start hatching them with other fish because you raise these from eggs, they start very small so it's easy for fish to eat them. One way you can is if you have a hatchery and only release them into the tank when they're large. They're definitely cool creatures, but if you plan on harvesting their eggs their tank requirements will be a bit different from regular fish since you need a sand dish and bare bottom
@@diy-projects I’m considering breeding them, but I would definitely like to add some to my tank and see what happens. Always need more cleaners
How long do they live⁉️
Hello, they live between around 1.5 to 3 months. And they will often begin laying eggs in less than 2 weeks. Lifespan is dependent on the species, quality of water/food/life, and the temperature. Since they are cold blooded and support a temperature range, they will live longer in colder water, and live shorter in warmer water. Additionally, in warmer water they will grow faster and reach sexual maturity quicker. With colder water, it will take them longer. Hope this makes sense and helps! 🙏
Why is the duckweed necessary?
You can raise them without duckweed if you prefer, triops will still survive. I still recommend adding some type of plant though. While not being necessary, live plants offer additional benefits. Live plants give triops some additional food when they get hungry and it cleans the water impurities.
How can I get some of these eggs?
There are kits online that sell eggs with sand that you can purchase. Places like Amazon have these available. There are other websites as well, give it a Google search. There is a website called TriopsKing that has many different species available. I have never bought from that site, but I know they sell many species
Hi, what if the sand I put in floats to the top?
If the sand floats to the top then there may be other particles in the sand. Make sure to wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pure sand should sink. Sometimes there are air bubbles that stick to the sand particles, but this can be solved by tapping the sand to remove the air bubbles, then they will sink to the bottom
@@diy-projects does it effect the triops’s health? And will they hatch?
@@Jujusjxjc this sand that you're putting in, does it contain eggs, or are you using it to fill a sand dish? If it contains eggs, then the eggs will float, you can just leave them floating. That's how the babies hatch as I show in this video at the beginning
@@diy-projectsI’m using the sand to fill the hatchery, then I put the eggs in, now the sand and the eggs both float.
@@Jujusjxjc if you squirt water at it with a pipette will it fall? Normal sand doesn't float, so something seems off. Regardless, I'm not sure if will affect the triops health. When they get large enough you can transfer them to a larger tank and just discard all of the sand that's floating
did you leave the light on for 24/7?
Yes, for the first few days you will want to keep the light on 24 hours per day. This will aid the babies in orientation for swimming and grow algae. After they get larger, you can begin to turn the light on only during the daytime
Can I feed it maple leafs 😂
Do they eat certain leaf
Almond leaf is best, then Oak leaf is 2nd best. Besides that, I'm unsure of other good kinds. They really like eating aquarium plants like Amazon frogbit and duckweed though
I have a few questions:
1. Is there a way to do something similar but on a tighter budget?
2. Can these things coexist with sea monkeys/aqua dragons?
3. How hardy are they? I've heard stories about them dying due to minor issues.
Hi, 1) this video is actually a great example of doing it on a budget. In this aquarium, I use rain water to fill the tank combined with my well-water to get a mineralized water mixture. If that works for you, then it's free. Alternatively you can mix spring water which is pretty cheap, usually $1/gal bottled. I also utilize leaves collected from local pond to provide some beneficial bacteria. Additionally the sponge filter was a DIY made filter and I featured a tutorial on this channel. Besides that, I feed my triops worms which can be found for free by just digging in your yard (assuming you have a yard, lol - or go to a local park). My triops also love cucumber which I slice up and freeze, a 78¢ cucumber lasts more than 2 month. The sand used can be gathered from basically anywhere as long as it's washed. The container i put the sand in was an old lunch meat container. So pretty much everything here is cheap/reused materials. The only things I really needed to spend money on was the basic things like the tank, heater, light and bubbler but you'll need all of that regardless of the fish you want to keep. 2) Triops will likely eat the sea monkeys/aqua dragons if you put them together. They'll see them as a snack. 3) triops are moderately hardy when they move into the adult stage. Starting them is more difficult and I have friends that took them many trials before they saw success. If you follow the instructions of this video you should see a decent success. I've been improving my methods and plan on eventually making another video but I wanted to make this one to help people get the general idea of how to raise them. The good thing about triops eggs is if they don't hatch you can dry them out and try again in a couple weeks. Feel free to ask any other questions you have, hope this helped
@@diy-projects how often would they eat the sea monkeys? Would they quickly hunt them all down or would there be enough time for sea monkeys to hide/reproduce, basically creating an ecosystem?
@@propeladdict9174 Since triops are quite large and hunt throughout the entire tank, smaller creatures don't really stand a chance to cohabitate long enough to reproduce and be sustainable. Maybe in a gigantic tank or something like a pond but not in something small as a 10/20gallon tank. When i give them worms, they smell the worm when they're within 12 inches of the worm and turn on hunt mode and find it quickly. l'd also like to mention that believe 'sea monkeys" aka, brine shrimp, thrive and are raised in salt water while triops live in fresh water, so Im not sure they'd be compatible to live in the same habitat. I know some people raise brine shrimp in small salt water tanks then dump the shrimp into freshwater tanks to let fish eat them, but I'm not entirely sure if the brine shrimp would survive long term in fresh water. I haven't done specific research into brine shrimp, so I may be wrong. One alternative to look into is fairy shrimp which i believe are fresh water and can grow much larger than brine shrimp, but i think they're less hardy. Again, i haven't really looked into this either. Hope this helps
To bad they don't live longer or atleast it would be cool if u didn't have to dry the eggs b4 they hatch
Normally, I have been taking out the sand dish every 2 weeks, so i get multiple of egg batches and can hatch more in stages. Occasionally, you can trigger a spontaneous hatch if you leave the lights off, drain the tank of most of the water, wait a few days then add fresh water back, turn lights back on. It has worked for me a few times in the past.
Triops are just better Sea Monkeys.
I Noticed that Triops Fish LOOK A LOT LIKE Horseshoe Crabs.
❓Are They Related?
❓ If Not, I Wonder WHY Triops Fish LOOK SO MUCH Like they could be Related to Horseshoe Crabs.
It says that they take different paths from Subphylum level (which means they differ at Class, Order, Family, Genus and species level). This indicates they are very distant from one another. Both are classified under Arthropoda
Second question i cant answer it for you, but it may be the case of convergent evolution. Especially in the case of having a shell and many legs and all
To be honest though, their appearances look a lot different to me
Can I feed them locus
They would probably eat it, but my concern is trying to make it sink. Usually triops search for food along the bottom of the tank, not much the top. Most insects float for quite a while. By the time they sink, they will likely have internally rotted