Triops Granarius Tadpole Shrimp Starter Set Plus 150 eggs

The Triops Granarius the one Tadpole Shrimp that settled on three continents at once. He is based in Asia, Europe and Africa. In Asia he lives mostly in rice fields and is also called Japanese Tadpole Shrimp. He is a master of adaptation and can thrive in temperatures of 22 ° - 27 ° Celsius.

The Granarius is considered one of the larger Tadpole Shrimp. It is not uncommon for them to reach eight centimeters. Partly, it is the long tail which makes up much of his size. Those do not only support in stabilizing his body but also allow them to be very good swimmers. The shell of the otherwise brown Granarius exhibits a camouflage-like pattern. Granarius males are slightly darker than the females. You can easily distinguish the two sexes by the fact that only females possess egg sacs.

Triops Granarius feature gonochorism. This means that it does not suffice that the females release the eggs but it is necessary for the males to also fertilise those. Non-fertilized eggs are unable to hatch and therefore not of value. However, the chance of the Granarius Triops-eggs to be fertilized is quite high as Triops Granarius exhibit a 40 percent share of males.

You can use these fertilized Triops-eggs to start a new breeding approach of Triops. How you can do that you can read here. How to properly prepare Triops-eggs

You will be enchanted and amazed by the Triops Granarius.

Triops-species "Granarius":

Delivery includes:

1 x Breeding approach mix (egg-sand mixture) with Triops Granarius eggs
2 Grams of Spirulina algae powder for the first two weeks
7 Grams basic feed for the age as of two weeks
1 x Water Conditioner
1 x Rearing guide with useful information, tips and tricks for beginners and advanced breeders