{"title":"Eggs and Cysts","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrine Shrimp Eggs, Daphnia Cysts, Triop Eggs and more\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daphnia-moina-cysts","title":"Daphnia Moina Cysts","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoina (Moina sp.), commonly known as miniature Daphnia, are small freshwater crustaceans widely cultivated as a highly nutritious live food for aquarium fish, fry, and other aquatic organisms. Moina resting eggs, commonly referred to as cysts or ephippia, are produced under specific environmental conditions and can remain dormant until favourable conditions return. These eggs offer a convenient way to establish live Moina cultures without the need to transport live organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach order will contain a vial that has approx. 250-350 Moina Cysts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoina are particularly prized for their small size, rapid reproduction, and excellent nutritional profile, making them an ideal live food for newly hatched fish fry, nano fish, and breeding aquarium fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Brine Shrimp Factory, all products are quality guaranteed and batches are regularly checked for consistency and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoina – Approx Nutritional Specs (Dry Weight Basis):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude Protein: 50–70% \/\/ Crude Lipid: 12–27% \/\/ Carbohydrate: 5–15% \/\/ Ash: 5–15% \/\/ Moisture (Live Moina): \u0026gt;90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote: Nutritional values refer to Moina biomass rather than dormant eggs and vary depending on diet, species, and culture conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Hatching Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo successfully hatch Moina cysts, you will need high-quality Moina resting eggs, a clean freshwater container, dechlorinated water, gentle aeration, a light source, and a thermometer. Unlike brine shrimp, Moina hatch in freshwater and do not require salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Hatching container preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a clean, transparent container (1–5 litres).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill with aged, dechlorinated freshwater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide gentle aeration and moderate lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow water temperature to stabilise before adding cysts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Optimal hatching conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 7.0–8.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse freshwater with low to moderate mineral content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide 12–16 hours of light daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprinkle cysts onto the water surface to hydrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid feeding until Moina begin hatching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not add salt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Hatching and harvesting Moina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoina may begin hatching within 2–7 days under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly hatched Moina appear as tiny, free-swimming organisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce hatched, feed small amounts of green water, microalgae, or diluted yeast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow populations to establish and reproduce for approximately 5–10 days before harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest using a fine mesh net and rinse with clean freshwater before feeding to fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain a portion of the population for continuous reproduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore Moina cysts in a cool, dry, dark location in an airtight container. Avoid moisture, direct sunlight, and extreme temperatures. Follow any batch-specific storage instructions supplied with the eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brine Shrimp Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67869603299560,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"triop-longicaudatus-red-variant","title":"Triop Longicaudatus (Red Variant)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Red Triops (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriops longicaudatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) are a captive-bred, albino genetic variant of the standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriops longicaudatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tadpole shrimp, distinguished by their translucent shell and striking red pigmentation. Their reduced pigmentation allows internal organs and anatomical structures to be more easily observed, making them particularly fascinating to study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese prehistoric freshwater crustaceans belong to an ancient lineage that has survived for hundreds of millions of years, adapting to temporary pools that periodically dry out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir visible internal anatomy, rapid growth, and short lifecycle make them excellent educational pets for science classrooms and biology lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing students to observe development, reproduction, and adaptations for survival firsthand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Brine Shrimp Factory, all products are quality guaranteed and batches are regularly checked for consistency and quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach order will contain a vial that has approx. 100 Triop Eggs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Hatching Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo hatch Rare Red Triops eggs, you will need a clean container, suitable freshwater, a light source, and a thermometer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Hatching container preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a clean, transparent container (1–2 litres).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill with shallow, low-mineral freshwater, such as suitable spring water or remineralised purified water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain a water depth of approximately 3–5 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide bright artificial lighting for 12–16 hours daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the water temperature to stabilise before adding eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Optimal hatching conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 24–28°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: Approximately 7.0–8.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprinkle eggs onto the water surface and allow them to hydrate naturally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide consistent lighting and stable temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid strong aeration, filtration, or excessive water movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not add salt or use chlorinated tap water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Hatching and early care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriops typically begin hatching within 24–72 hours under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNewly hatched Triops are extremely small and may be difficult to see initially.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin feeding tiny amounts of powdered spirulina or suitable fry food once they are actively feeding, generally after the first 24–48 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed sparingly to prevent water fouling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce established, gradually introduce finely crushed sinking pellets and other suitable foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransfer growing Triops into a larger aquarium after approximately 5–7 days, once sufficiently developed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifecycle and Care Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Growth and development\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriops grow rapidly, often reaching several centimetres within 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults may reach approximately 5–8 cm in length, including their tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide at least 5–10 litres of water per adult, with additional space for multiple Triops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse fine sand as a substrate to encourage natural digging and egg-laying behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain clean, stable freshwater and avoid sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Reproduction and lifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriops may reach reproductive maturity within approximately 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature Triops deposit drought-resistant resting eggs into sandy substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir typical lifespan is approximately 6–12 weeks, depending on environmental conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEggs can remain dormant in dried substrate for extended periods, allowing future generations to hatch when favourable conditions return.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo attempt a new generation, collect egg-bearing sand, allow it to dry thoroughly, and rehydrate it under suitable hatching conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore Triops eggs in a cool, dry, dark location in an airtight container. 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