Triops Tds, Tank Size And Filter?

they like to dig, so I suggest getting plants that won't be uprooted easily. I think they'll nibble on some mosses, or whatever's growing or stuck on the mosses, so java moss and marimo moss balls are good options!

 

You won't be dissatisfied with that seller. Also, though they will eat some plant matter, as long as you are supplementing them with other foods, they will leave your Pennywort alone.

 

Guess who got their triops in today! Can't do anything this morning, but after work I'll go pick up some distilled water, lol I still don't get how they can form shells with 0 TDS. The instructions say to use a quart container, but the container I want to use is about a gallon, so I guess I'll see how that goes.
It's just a plastic shoebox, do you guys think I could use a heater with it? Temp without a heater is probably going to be in the low 70's, and the instructions want it 74-78

 

A little bit of direct sunlight or an incandescent light will help with the temperature

 

Last minute questions... Sorry
Do you think I could try just putting them in a 10 gallon with 2-3 inches of water and a heater?
Also can I add some plants?
And some water from my infusoria culture in a day or two? Just to make sure they're getting enough food

 

I’ve never used a heater for any of my vernal tanks. I usually use a 2.5 or 5 gallon with an inch or so sand and some leaf litter. Maybe 1 inch of water to start, raising slowly as they get larger. Water from an infusoria culture certainly wouldn’t hurt. Supplement with powdered spirulina or yeast. Adults will eat any commercial fish or shrimp food - make sure it’s copper free. They will also eat blanched veggies.

 

I’ve never used a heater for any of my vernal tanks. I usually use a 2.5 or 5 gallon with an inch or so sand and some leaf litter. Maybe 1 inch of water to start, raising slowly as they get larger. Water from an infusoria culture certainly wouldn’t hurt. Supplement with powdered spirulina or yeast. Adults will eat any commercial fish or shrimp food - make sure it’s copper free. They will also eat blanched veggies.

Great, thanks!

 

Okay, so I set them up in one gallon of distilled water in a 10 gallon and I have a very bright desk light on them. They'll get about 5 hours of light today, and probably 16-17 tomorrow.
Temp is unfortunately sitting at 73.4, a bit too cold. That room is literally so warm I start sweating after a few minutes in there, and all the other tanks sit at 76+.
Tonight I'll add some leaves my goldfish tore off my melon sword (ugh), and tomorrow I'll add some infusoria.

 

Personally, I believe that if the temps are close you’ll be fine as long as they get some real sunlight.

When I said leaf litter, I meant brown dry leaves from trees - the kind of stuff that may blow into a vernal pool after it dries out for the season. I usually use oak, maple, birch & grape leaves.

Once the leaves get wet again they become a major surface for biofilm.

 

Personally, I believe that if the temps are close you’ll be fine as long as they get some real sunlight.

When I said leaf litter, I meant brown dry leaves from trees - the kind of stuff that may blow into a vernal pool after it dries out for the season. I usually use oak, maple, birch & grape leaves.

Once the leaves get wet again they become a major surface for biofilm.

Lol, I do plan do to an actual leaf litter layer, I just didn't feel like going outside today
I know I've got some maple around me, and some oak, mainly weird stuff like muskadine and mostly pine.
Do you boil yours before you put them in? I've heard that recommended, and the leaves near me stay damp mostly all the time, but hey, year round brown leaves.

 

No, I never boil mine. I’m guessing others are doing so to reduce tannins

 

No, I never boil mine. I’m guessing others are doing so to reduce tannins

I think most do it for that, but some people did it to kill whatever was on them.
So the forest by me is right by a river, do I need to worry about transmitting anything if I don't boil them?
I do plan to do a PFS and leaf litter mix for the bottom with pennywort and maybe some other things, and personally I like the tannin look.
Lol, I can't wait for them to hatch! I did a water change on my betta's tank (still water) and there were copepods in the bucket, so I fished out what I could and put those in.

 

Boil them if you’re worried - it won’t hurt anything

 

Temp dropped to 71 overnight, but I have about 20 little white bouncing dots! I added in some damaged anacharis, Pennywort and corckscrew Val leaves, so hopefully that has enough stuff for them. I'll add a bit of infusoria in a few days, I want as many to hatch in the distilled water as possible before I mess it up too much.
Now to go hunt down some leaves
Edit: forgot pics

 

Ha, nevermind I took out the Pennywort and anacharis because there was a hydra

 

I’ve been looking for hydra for a while - if you’re willing to ship a couple leaves or a infested plant send me a PM!

Don’t be surprised if you also get a few other species to hatch out as well. Seed shrimp, fairy shrimp & Daphnia occaisionally get mixed in Triops kits.

 

I’ve been looking for hydra for a while - if you’re willing to ship a couple leaves or a infested plant send me a PM!

Don’t be surprised if you also get a few other species to hatch out as well. Seed shrimp, fairy shrimp & Daphnia occaisionally get mixed in Triops kits.

Sure, I'll PM you.
And I ended up ordering from Dadias on eBay (is that the right spelling?) And I got the Newberryi! So far they're all bouncing like I've seen on videos, but it would be really cool to get some fairy shrimp.
I found some yellow poplar leaves, then the sky opened up and randomly started pouring, so I'm going to have to go back out later.

 

yaaaay! babies! of something!!!

 

Sure, I'll PM you.
And I ended up ordering from Dadias on eBay (is that the right spelling?) And I got the Newberryi! So far they're all bouncing like I've seen on videos, but it would be really cool to get some fairy shrimp.
I found some yellow poplar leaves, then the sky opened up and randomly started pouring, so I'm going to have to go back out later.

It's Dadasis. He's the best seller for Triops that I've found. Definitely crumble up some leaf litter in there. I never raised Newberryi, I'd only raised Longicaudatus and Cancriformis. Keep updating how things are going with the Newb. as I may have to get some of these eggs from him.

 

It's Dadasis. He's the best seller for Triops that I've found. Definitely crumble up some leaf litter in there. I never raised Newberryi, I'd only raised Longicaudatus and Cancriformis. Keep updating how things are going with the Newb. as I may have to get some of these eggs from him.

Will do! I found some oak trees near my house, but it's still raining so I'll go back tomorrow.
I can't find as many now, there were around 30 at one point, I see like 7 or 8 now. I'm a bit concerned....

 

Well, I have done something wrong since there are now only one left, I think the rest are pretty dead, laying on the bottom and unresponsive

 

what!!!!!

 

what!!!!!

Honestly!! I think I did everything right though, I'm just confused. Temp is a bit low right now, 72.7, but you'd think it would be enough. And I see some infusoria, not a lot but there is some going about. Distilled water, there's one pretty decayed sword leaf, some fresher sword leaves, I just don't know...
They started swimming into the ground, and then just stopped moving, and I swirled the water but they're dead I guess. I'll email the seller in the morning, one of them is looking fuzzy

 

Dang it Ryessy!! This thread reminded me of when I had triops, now I want more!!:/ I also lost my leftover eggs

 

Sorry, didn’t see page four, better luck next time. Any more pictures?