- Regular price
- €1,23
- Regular price
- €1,23
Live Daphnia (commonly known as water fleas) are premier, nutrient-dense live micro-crustaceans that stimulate natural predatory hunting instincts and provide vital dietary enrichment for freshwater aquarium fish and fry.
Short Description & Highlights
Cultured under pristine laboratory conditions, our live Daphnia (Daphnia spp.) offer an exceptional source of natural protein, lipids, and crude roughage that commercial flake foods simply cannot replicate. Their erratic, pulsating swimming motion instantly triggers hunting behaviors in picky eaters, conditioning breeding pairs, and supporting the rapid, healthy growth of delicate freshwater fry.
Key Product Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
| Scientific Name | Daphnia pulex / Daphnia magna |
| Product Type | Live Fish Food (Freshwater Micro-Crustaceans) |
| Container Density | Generous starter culture / feeding portion |
| Ideal For | Freshwater community fish, nano fish, bettas, and growing fry |
| Nutritional Benefit | High natural protein, essential lipids, and dietary fiber |
| Storage Requirements | Cool, aerated environment out of direct sunlight |
| Shelf Life (Live) | Feed immediately or maintain in a separate green-water culture |
Detailed Beginner Feeding & Care Guide
1. Nutritional Value & Benefits
Incorporating live foods into a regular feeding regimen is one of the best ways to enhance fish vitality, color intensity, and overall immune health. Daphnia act as a natural laxative for aquarium fish due to their chitinous exoskeletons, effectively preventing common digestive issues like bloating and constipation. They are exceptionally beneficial when conditioning breeding pairs or nursing wild-caught species onto prepared diets.
2. Feeding Instructions for Beginners
When introducing live Daphnia to your aquarium, pour the contents gently through a fine fish net to separate them from the transport water, then release them directly into the water column. Turn off filtration pumps for 2 to 3 minutes to allow your fish to actively hunt and consume the crustaceans before they are pulled into the filter intake. Only feed what your fish can consume entirely within a few minutes.
3. Short-Term Maintenance & Culturing
If you do not feed the entire portion immediately, store the container in a cool area (50°F–68°F / 10°C–20°C) with minimal gentle aeration. To keep them alive for longer periods, they can be transferred to a standalone container filled with aged dechlorinated water and fed a few drops of green water, liquid spirulina, or active yeast solution to sustain the culture.
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