Triops are characterized by the presence of a pair of dorsal compound eyes and a third eye— naupliar ocellus between the two eyes.

Triops evolved to survive in naturally temporary pools. As inhabitants of such, there has never been any pressure for them become long-lived creatures. Their strategy is one of “get in and get out”. In the lab, T. longicaudatus has a maximum lifespan of about 50 days and T. cancriformis a maximum lifespan of about 65 days.You can use these kits only for hatching eggs. Afterward, Triops should be moved to a bigger tank. Triops and Suitable Tankmates The amount of Oxygen water can hold varies with temperature. The colder the water, the more Oxygen it can hold. Typically, the eggs should hatch within 48 – 96 hours under optimal conditions. 2 days after hatching you can start feeding them adequately. Feeding Baby Triops

However, during the first five or so days of life, triops metabolize at the maximum possible rate based upon oxygen levels, temperature, and available food. Size differences have been demonstrated in multiple lab studies where all conditions were the same except oxygen levels. They even grew faster when available oxygen was increased beyond naturally occurring levels. Secondarily, although adult growth and metabolism is not as sensitive to oxygen levels as the juveniles, fecundity is affected. Therefore, more oxygen equals bigger, faster growing triops and more eggs for the next generation.Triops are prehistoric creatures with an interesting growth pattern, captivating appearance, and a phenomenal approach to survival. Such habitats tend to experience inundation from rainfall, followed by desiccation from evapotranspiration. Description Triops like all aquatic creatures breath Oxygen which is dissolved in the water. The Oxygen gets into the water at the surface where water meets the air. So it is important to have a large surface area for maximum Oxygen intake. The good thing is that Triops don’t need a lot of air, but like all creatures they will live longer and grow better if there is plenty of air for them to breath. Triops can be found in Africa, Australia, Asia, South America, Europe (including Great Britain [5]), and in some parts of North America where the climate is right. Some eggs stay unhatched from the previous group and hatch when rain soaks the area. Triops are often found in vernal pools.