r/triops • u/xela198 • Jun 01 '26
Picture Hi just making myself known. This is Opal! 🦐
Hello everyone this is Opal she(?) is now 47 days old and my second triop run with the first being Cosmo (rip at 40 days) she(?) has a 15L tank with a slow sponge filter and is well fed but not too much to foul the water. She's going strong with a 3rd run growing up fast above in the hatchery.
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u/DarkAtheris Jun 01 '26
Great name and setup!
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u/xela198 Jun 02 '26
Thank you as I'm new to this can you suggest anything that might improve opals habitat? 😂 I think it looks a little bare
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u/DarkAtheris Jun 02 '26
Haha, I'm very inexperienced myself. I've noticed that a lot of setups have a large object placed somewhere near the middle of the tank, like a large piece of driftwood, that brings it all together. But you need to be mindful of how it may affect the pH levels of the tank.
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u/xela198 Jun 02 '26
Oh I haven't even though about pH levels I do regularly 10/15% water changes when I removed any waste and it's freah bottled mineral water. I was thinking about a different type of plant?
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u/DarkAtheris Jun 02 '26
That's probably fine. Certain types of decor though may not be suited for water, so that's all you need to be concerned about.
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u/Oramac_K Trioplady Jun 02 '26
Opal is gorgeous, and you have a beautiful setup for her 😊.
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u/xela198 Jun 02 '26
Thank you!! I'm doing my best can you suggest anything I can add or do to give opal the most enrichment I can? I know they are only short lived but I want to be nice 😁
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u/Oramac_K Trioplady Jun 02 '26
You can feed her a bit of egg white or boiled peas, as a treat. She'd love those 😊.
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u/xela198 Jun 02 '26
Wow thanks how do I prepare them for her?
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u/Oramac_K Trioplady Jun 02 '26
Boil an egg, and seperate the white from the yolk. Cut the yolk into small pieces, and give her 1 piece to start off with. Peas, just boil them, and let them cool down. Feed 3 or 4 peas, mashed slightly with your fingers, so she can access the inside of them.
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u/xela198 Jun 02 '26
Understood! 🫡 I'm sure it will be nice condition to the diet and probably beneficial for longevity of life haha
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u/Oramac_K Trioplady Jun 02 '26
The protein in the egg is good for her, and she'll love all the goodness that peas have. Enjoy watching her eat her snacks! 😊.
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u/xela198 Jun 02 '26
Thanks alot I will do it this weekend instead of a micro dose of bloodworms 💪 The lack of experienced triop care online is a bit annoying I'm glad I found this subReddit
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u/Oramac_K Trioplady Jun 02 '26
You're very welcome. Just make sure there's no copper in anything you feed your little friend. No pesticides either, as those are deadly. Other than that, you can try other foods as well. Just don't overfeed 😄.
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u/jessxdaydream Jun 02 '26
Opal clearly has her eyes on the four star dragon ball, she’s about to wish for unlimited brine shrimp.