{"product_id":"daphnia-water-fleas","title":"Daphnia (Water Fleas)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultured under pristine laboratory conditions, our live Daphnia (\u003ci\u003eDaphnia spp.\u003c\/i\u003e) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaphnia pulex\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci\u003eDaphnia magna\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Fish Food (Freshwater Micro-Crustaceans)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eContainer Density\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerous starter culture \/ feeding portion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreshwater community fish, nano fish, bettas, and growing fry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutritional Benefit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh natural protein, essential lipids, and dietary fiber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCool, aerated environment out of direct sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelf Life (Live)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed immediately or maintain in a separate green-water culture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Feeding \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Nutritional Value \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporating 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Feeding Instructions for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Short-Term Maintenance \u0026amp; Culturing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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. 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