{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"16oz-freshwater-daphnia-nutritious-food-for-pea-puffers-fish-fry-reptiles","title":"16oz Freshwater Daphnia – Nutritious Food for Pea Puffers, Fish, Fry \u0026 Reptiles","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFreshwater Daphnia Culture – Pure Fry Food Essential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Daphnia are the gold standard for newly-free-swimming fry because their size scales with fry mouth capacity—freshly-hatched daphnia (neonates) measure 0.3mm, while juveniles reach 0.8-1.2mm. This size progression means a single culture supports fry through multiple growth stages without requiring new food sources. We hand-sort batches to remove predatory insects and competitors. Great pea puffer food as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphnia reproduce parthenogenetically (asexually) under stable conditions, doubling populations every 8-10 days at 70°F. Each female produces 10-20 neonates every 3 days when well-fed. Your culture becomes self-sustaining within 2 weeks if maintained correctly. They work equally well for reptile and amphibian juveniles—corn snakes, dart frogs, and newts accept daphnia at all life stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDose 10ml (2 teaspoons) of phytoplankton twice weekly. Perform 30% water changes every 10 days using aged, dechlorinated water. Keep containers at 68-75°F. Avoid direct sunlight and rapid temperature fluctuations. Feed fry 3-5 daphnia per feeding, three times daily for optimal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional breeders, hatcheries, and serious hobbyists raising small-mouthed species. Also ideal for reptile keepers needing microscopic-to-small natural foods for juveniles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copepods For Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648844849209,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6077\/1641\/files\/daphnia_9db717af-e963-4ae7-a26a-fb9ca25ccbde.png?v=1774810238"},{"product_id":"freshwater-moina-16oz-high-nutrition-micro-food","title":"Freshwater Moina (16oz) – High-Nutrition Micro Food","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFreshwater Moina Culture – 16oz Bottle High-Protein Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Moina reproduces faster than daphnia under identical conditions, doubling populations every 6-8 days versus daphnia’s 8-10 day cycle. This rapid reproduction makes moina cultures exceptionally stable and forgiving; even under suboptimal feeding, moina populations persist longer than equivalent daphnia systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoina work for all organisms accepting daphnia—fry, juvenile fish, amphibians, reptiles, and filter-feeding invertebrates—but excel in systems prioritizing growth rate and protein delivery. Fry fed moina grow visibly faster than daphnia-fed equivalents; controlled studies show 15-20% improved length gain by week 3 post-hatch. Moina also survive slightly higher temperatures (up to 82°F) and variable pH ranges (5.5-8.0) better than daphnia, making them the hardier choice for less-controlled environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulturing Moina vs. Daphnia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoina tolerates identical water parameters to daphnia but reaches higher maximum densities—up to 3,000-4,000 moina per 5-gallon system versus 1,500-2,000 daphnia maximum. Feed phytoplankton at 5ml per 10 gallons twice weekly, identical to daphnia. Perform 30% water changes weekly (versus daphnia’s 10-day schedule) to maintain water quality under higher density. Temperature range: 68-80°F. Moina-dominant cultures outperform daphnia in warm climates or heated facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth-focused breeders, commercial hatcheries prioritizing rapid fry development, operators in warm climates, and anyone seeking faster culture turnovers and higher densities than traditional daphnia systems provide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copepods For Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648852680761,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/6077\/1641\/files\/moina32oz.webp?v=1774810803"}],"url":"https:\/\/summers-ciclids-homer-aquarium-fish.myshopify.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"Summer's Cichlids - Homer Aquarium Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}