{"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}],"url":"https:\/\/brineshrimpfactory.com.au\/products\/daphnia-moina-cysts","provider":"Brine Shrimp Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}