Setting Up

I'm contemplating either starting the Triops off with the tank that comes with the kit, or putting them in a 1 - 5 gallon aquarium. Whichever I choose it will be ample space for the babies to grow. I have the majority of the supplies, so all that needs to be done is setting up the tank.

I am well aware that out of the 30 - 50 eggs you get in the kit, only a few actually hatch. So no big deal!

Another thing to consider is the type of water to use. I've heard mixed suggestions of using dechlorinated tap, distilled tap, spring water, bottled water, water that is purified from a filter, and so on. I may try the boiled tap (dechlorinated) method first. If that does not work, I will try again.

I am thinking about getting a second tank for breeding purposes, yes I want to breed them. I will seperate the pregnant ones from the rest so they can have a proper hatching.

So until the kit is in my hands, I'll continue to research on the needs of Triops.