General Information of Moina Macrocopa
Moina macrocopa is a crustacean within the family Moinidae. The general name is Red Moina. Moina has gregarious behavior, is found in lakes, rivers, and temporary water sources. They have good resistance to low-quality water, were found in water with completely different water quality, such as wastewater pond from agricultural industry plants and animal farms.
Biology of Moina Macrocopa
- Average age: 5 days
- Adult size: length 0.4-1.8 millimeters (400-1800 micrometers)
- Newly-hatched size: length 0.27-0.35 millimeters (270-350 micrometers)
- Reproduce after 2 days of age
- Both lay eggs and give live birth
- One female Moina gives birth to an average of 63 offspring
Feed Moina Macrocopa to Your Fish
Use syringe, dropper, bucket, or aquarium fishnet to transfer Moina to your aquarium. If the population of Moina in the tank is too dense, you can freeze some of them. Live Moina is great food for your tropical fish. We highly recommend it. It is simple to grow if you follow the tips above. Your fish will love eating it.
How to Hatch Moina Macrocopa Eggs
Prepare a clean container with dechlorinated water and maintain a temperature around 25–32°C. Introduce the Moina eggs into the water and provide gentle aeration to keep the water oxygenated. Ensure the environment is well-lit, as light can stimulate hatching. Within 3 days, the eggs should begin to hatch.
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How to Culture Moina Macrocopa Eggs
To culture Moina, start by transferring the newly hatched Moina to a clean container filled with aged or dechlorinated water. Maintain the water temperature around 25–32°C and provide gentle aeration to keep the water oxygenated. Feed them daily with microalgae such as Spirulina or Chlorella to promote healthy growth. Avoid overfeeding to prevent water fouling. Regularly harvest part of the culture to keep the population balanced and sustainable.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Placed in a freshwater aquarium 6.8 ph 77 degrees, 14 hours of light from an LED hood light and they never hatched. ?
Aiden –
I ordered though amazon and was sent triops red I am very disappointed as I paid $14 (and one day shipping) for a $10 product
rachel grier (verified owner) –
Did not hatch
Tim (verified owner) –
Never received this order
Jan Kocar (verified owner) –
I still didn’t receive moina eggs and can’t track it on internet. The dapnia eggs didn’t hatch out.