Triop World Nick Baker Instructions - Interplay

Looking after your TriopsDesigned forchildren byNature Experts2-3 days after the eggs have beenadded to the water, stare into yourtank and you should see tiny little palethings twitching and swimming around.These are creatures that have hatchedfrom eggs contained in the packet ofsoil, there will be Triops as well as thepotential of a few other creatures too.Now is a good time to skim the detritus offthe surface of the water, it makes it easier tokeep an eye on things and tidies the tank upa bit. You can do this by carefully scoopingit off the surface with a clean teaspoon. Anywaste can now be carefully disposed of in thebin. Remember to wash your hands and thespoon afterwards.After a few days you will notice your Triopsgrowing fast! In the fi rst few days they willmoult several times a day, (they slow downas they get bigger) and will put away 40% oftheir own body weight a day in food whichW O R L Dis why after 3 days it is time to add a little ofthe food provided.In the fi rst week after hatching they are quitesensitive to water conditions. So be carefulnot to over feed them and foul the water, youreally only need a tiny amount of food about3 times a week. I’m not sure why but Triopsgo crazy for carrot. I don’t add too much butif you cut and drop in a little cube (5 x 5mm)you will see what I mean.How much you feed your Triops depends abit on how many have hatched and how bigthey are but as a guide a couple of pinchesof food a week per adult is about right. If youwatch your Triops at feeding time and theyimmediately start to feed in a bit of a frenzythen you are getting it about right.97957 Triop World Instructions.indd 10 19/11/2012 10:17