Triops as Pets

Triops are now very popular as pets and can be raised even in an artificial habitat as long as it is prepared appropriately. The Triops won’t live long; in most cases, the cancriformis can live for 65 days and the longicaudatus for 50 days. As mentioned earlier, some Triops can survive for about 90 days but this will depend on the environment. The survivability of Triops is really amazing. The population of the Triops can double instantly even if some of the Triops die two weeks after they’ve hatched. Premature deaths are also quite common especially if molting complications occur. Don’t worry if some of your Triops die because the kits are very much affordable. You don’t need to spend a fortune on these pets and toys. The foods of the Triops are also simple and cheap.

The size of the Triops will depend on the population density and container or tank size. The largest recorded length of the triop is 11 centimeters but this was unusually large. The normal size of the Triops can range from 4 cm to 8 cm especially when raised in an artificial environment.

If you’re that interested in learning more about the lifecycle of Triops, you need to get your own pets and observe them once they hatch. Searching the Internet for more info might help but nothing compares to actually seeing the Triops develop with your own eyes.

The Triops are not that expensive. In fact, with little money, you can already purchase these amazing pets. The pictures of the larval stage of the Triops are usually taken with a black background and this is because the larvae are difficult to see especially on its initial stages. You shouldn’t be surprised if you can’t see anything inside the tank or container because as time pass, the Triops will eventually show themselves to you.

Since the Triops are colored orange on the first stages and you can hardly see them because of their size. Within the week, you can already watch the Triops grow in size. From the first to second week, you will witness maximum growth of these small creatures. Just make sure that you provide sufficient food and oxygen. If you feed the Triops every now and then, they will increase in size quickly. In a month, you will have a full grown triop that is ready to breed. Some Triops can even start laying eggs on their 8th day.

To monitor the growth of your Triops, it would help of you have a magnifying glass so that you can see the naupilis after hatching. These are very tiny larvae and your eyes may not be able to witness the larval changes. With the aid of the magnifying glass, you can now witness the life cycle of the Triops.

There are still so many things to learn about Triops. Scientists today are now focusing on the diapauses secret of the eggs. Researchers are hoping that they will be able to look into the eggs more closely and study the elements which allowed them to perform such function. If such natural technique can be discovered by human, they may be able to control aging and the spread of cancer cells in the body. Just imagine if a similar kind of technology can be discovered. People will love to stay younger and all of these will become possible with the aid of the Triops.

Hurry and get your very own pets now. You can purchase them readily from online stores and even in local pet stores; that is how you can witness the life cycle of the Triops.

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