Well water should be aerated for at least two hours. ... Rain water is also excellent for Moina cultures if it is collected from an area that does not have excessive air pollution. Filtered lake or stream water may also be used. The optimum water temperature for Moina is 75-88° F (24-31° C).

Does Moina need oxygen?

Moina are generally quite tolerant of poor water quality. They live in water where the amount of dissolved oxygen varies from almost zero to supersaturation. Moina are particularly resistant to changes in the oxygen concentration and often reproduce in large quantities in water bodies strongly polluted with sewage.

Do Daphnia need air pump?

The container must be well aerated; this is commonly accomplished with the use of an airstone powered by an air pump. Make sure that the container is aerated for at least 48 hours before introducing the Daphnia. ... Spring or bottled water can also be used for the Daphnia. Be sure to provide light for the Daphnia cultures.