Each adult triops needs between two to four liters of water for optimal population density. If you cannot provide them with a larger container, don't worry too much. The triops will be smaller than they might be otherwise, and the number of eggs laid per individual will be reduced, but they will still be healthy.

Do triops need salt water?

Use natural spring water, which has calcium to help the animals grow. You can also use tap water, as long as it's been treated to remove all chlorine, which is toxic to Triops. Do not use mineral or distilled water.

How do you grow triops?

Triops do best if placed in a combination of natural and artificial light for 12 - 16 hours per day. To grow large Triops, supplement their diet (2X weekly) with VERY small amounts (pellet size) of freeze dried worms or brine shrimp. This may also be done with raw carrots or fish.