Paramecium caudatum

Quantity: 1000+ (50ml) 

Quality: Tank bred under lab conditions.

Suitable for: First food for fry. Can help keep Daphnia and Moina cultures stable.

Nutritional values: A great source of protein, lipids, fibre, and carotenoids. Great for triggering predatory instinct as they are free swimming.

Difficulty level: Very easy.

Food: Omnivore. Chlorella culture, spirulina powder, bacteria, algae, soy- pea- wheat- and rice flour. Baker’s dry yeast.

Reproduction rate: Extremely fast (mostly asexual binary fission, 2-3 times daily).

Water parameters: Temperature 18°C to 26°C, pH 5-8,5. Use aged water; Tap water that you leave to off-gas chlorine for 24-48 hours before use. Frequent small water changes 10-20% every 2-3 days).

Air pump: Not needed.

Lighting: Not needed, but bright indirect sunlight or artificial light source for 8-12 hours daily, will boost algae growth for grazing.

Tank size: 1-5L

Substrate: No need.

Size: Up to 0,3mm.

Colouration: White to transparent.

Age expectancy: Up to 600 fissions.