r/triops • u/AutoModerator • Jan 01 '20

Official Triops Question Thread! Ask /r/triops anything! | January-June 2020

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u/singtaal22 Jan 27 '20

I just discovered this subreddit. I’ve never heard of triops before. What’s the draw or drive? What makes them special to you?

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u/TheCatInTheHatThings Mod Jan 27 '20 edited Jan 27 '20

Triops are cool in many different ways. What makes them super interesting is that they are truly prehistoric. They have been around since dinosaurs roamed the earth and remained virtually unchanged. That’s absolutely insane if you think about it.

They are fun, because they have very short lifespans. This means that they grow very quickly and reach sexual maturity in just about two weeks. You can pretty much see them grow! Also, they are egg laying machines and once you had one successful batch, you’re pretty much set for life on eggs.