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Triops vs. Goldfish Why Triops make a better first pet. About six months ago my wife decided she wanted to get my kids some goldfish. Having never had goldfish before she asked me accompany her to the pet shop. Now, in her mind she pictured the classic gold fish in the bowl that we have … Read more

Triops longicaudatus Triops longicaudatus Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Crustacea Class: Branchiopoda Subclass: Phyllopoda Superorder: Calmanostraca Order: Notostraca Family: Triopsidae Genus: Triops Species: T. longicaudatus Binomial name Triops longicaudatus (LeConte, 1846) The range of Triops longicaudatus Synonyms Apus longicaudatus LeConte, 1846 Triops longicaudatus (commonly called American tadpole shrimp or longtail tadpole shrimp) is … Read more

Tri-ops = three eyes The coolest thing about Triops is that they literally have three eyes! The middle eye, on the top of their head, is used to detect sunlight so they know which way is up when they’re swimming in murky water. So if you have your Triops in a dark room, you can … Read more

If you are a true fish geek, then triops should definitely be on your radar. These fascinating little creatures are small, colorful crustaceans that make a wonderful addition to any aquarium. I know what you’re thinking – triops in aquariums may seem like a strange idea at first. But trust me, once you learn more … Read more

Any love for triops here? I’d love to see a full triops tank one day, they seem very interesting! Do they readily breed like rcs or anything like that? I love them, had them as a kid. Hatch really easy, first time I had them I kept them in a mayo jar. And supposedly they … Read more

Triops (aka tadpole shrimp) are hardy little buggers that have survived as a species for over 200 million years. So they can put up with a few goldfish, right? If you take the right precautions and provide proper care for both species, triops and goldfish can be amicable tank mates. Water Quality for Goldfish and … Read more

The Care of Triops and Keys for Their Development Triops are a genus of animals belonging to the class Branchiopoda. We’re talking about some really prehistoric beings. In fact, they appeared in the Triassic period – about 220 million years ago – and have managed to reach our present times. The care of triops is … Read more

by Stuart Halliday One of the great things about raising Triops is the low cost of keeping them.Whilst some people keep Triops in aquarium tanks with fish, Triops are great at keeping the substrate clean as Triops will eat just about anything. Others know that you just need something which will hold at a minimum … Read more

Triops, usually called Dinosaur Shrimp, Shield Shrimp or Tadpole Shrimp, have seen the dinosaurs and giant mammals go into extinction. They continued to live in bodies of freshwater and eventually became our pets. Their ability to withstand the test of time is the reason why people call them “living fossils.” And you can easily take … Read more

Triops vs. Seamonkeys The Other Day A Question Was Asked On Our Facebook Page… “Are these similar to the old Sea Monkeys?” My answer, “Great question! Sea Monkeys are really Brine Shrimp. They grow to be about 1 inch long and basically they just float around on their backs. That is about it.” “Triops on … Read more