Ostracods Brown

Description

Ostracods Brown are sometimes called seed shrimp and this is a medium sized species at around 1 to 2 millimeters. These small, aquatic, freshwater crustaceans are offered here in a group of approximately 25 specimens for $10.

They are detritivores, feeding on decomposing organic matter in the water and work as a clean up crew in the tank. They are prolific breeders and water beetles and small predatory aquatic hemipterans will pick them off as food too. They are also an important food for our aquatic insect larvae.

You might consider setting up a separately breeding colony of them in a gallon container. To learn more about “resurrection jars” watch this Father Fish demo here: Master Aquarist Secret For Growing Live Food in Your Aquarium – YouTube

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