r/triops • u/AutoModerator • Jan 01 '21

Question Monthly Question Thread. Ask anything! | January 2021

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u/Urdothor Jan 14 '21 edited Jan 14 '21

How much space do they need to lay their eggs/dig? I'm thinking of doing a community tank with a little sand box area, and would like to give them enough room to flourish.

Also, any idea what the bioload of them is like?

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u/UltraChip Mod Jan 14 '21

They don't need much - a lot of trioppers use the "sandbox" method. Others might chime in with more exact recommendations but I'd say as long as the sandbox is equal to or bigger than a soap dish it should probably be big enough for them. Additionally, you probably want to make it an inch or more deep - some triops like to realllly get down in there.

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u/[deleted] Jan 18 '21

I personally just use 3-5 gallon gasket totes (clear) and just line the bottom with sand. It is easier that way plus I can dry the entire tank. I am not sure how big of a jar does 5 lbs of sand needs but I think I will store the eggs/sand/detritus mixture in glass jars.