Here is some info that I have about the wonderful little
'bug' called Triops (yeah, plural is the same as singular). Triops are small (1" to 1-1/2" inch)
fresh water creature native to the North American Southwest, Central
America, and South America.
Triops enjoy 75 to 85 degree water and bright
light. You can feed them with brewers yeast for the first five days, then with
sinking goldfish food.
They can live for as long as 45 days, move fast, and
look a lot like a cross between a horseshoe crab and a trilobite.
They also
exhibit cannibalism if food gets low, or perhaps they just do it for the heck
of it.
They also have a third 'eye' in the center of their heads; it's more
like a simple photo receptor, but it works.
The eggs can be bought from
larger toy stores, sometimes packaged with Sea Monkeys©.
(Are the Sea
Monkeys© feeding stock? The Monkeys are salt water based; I'll have to
work on this one.)
Here are a few short .AVI files you can download.
UPDATE:
Its been a while between updates, and it look as if someone is keeping the Yahoo club alive. I'm getting back into freshwater fish and the loveable Triops that we all crave for. So there should be some more videos and pictures coming soon.
When I started this page and the Yahoo group there were only about six resources on the net, now there are dozens. Makes me proud in an odd sort of way... Anywho, have fun with them, post your pictures (and remember to give credit when you borrow :) ), and keep growing them.
- John K.
Why not stop by my other web page and have a look around.
And remember, if you like the videos, tell me. I'll post more of
them.
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