Boost your aquarium’s food chain and water quality with this 16 oz live culture of Daphnia manga —a hardy, nutrient-rich freshwater zooplankton ideal for feeding baby fish, small aquatic predators, and amphibians. These “water fleas” are prized for their high protein content. Their medium size (1.5mm - 5 mm), natural movement that stimulates feeding, and ability to survive and reproduce in freshwater tanks, making them both a live food source and a natural water purifier.
Temperature: 50°F–78°F (10°C–26°C)
pH Range: 6.5–8.5
Container: Food-safe plastic or glass (1+ gallon recommended for long-term culture)
Water Type: Dechlorinated tap water or aged aquarium water
Daphnia feed on suspended particles and microorganisms. Provide:
Green Water (live algae) – Ideal food source
Yeast Solution: 1 small pinch in 1 cup of water, stirred well, then add drops as needed
Spirulina Powder: A tiny pinch in water once every 1–2 days
Warning: Overfeeding causes water fouling—cloudiness or strong odor means it's time to change water.
Aeration: Gentle bubbling with an airline improves survival and reproduction; sponge filters have been used with success.
Water Changes: Replace 25–50% with aged water weekly
Harvesting: Use a fine mesh net or turkey baster to collect Daphnia for feeding
Reproduction: Under good conditions, a daphnia can have 10 babies every 2–3 days
Boost your aquarium’s food chain and water quality with this 16 oz live culture of Daphnia manga —a hardy, nutrient-rich freshwater zooplankton ideal for feeding baby fish, small aquatic predators, and amphibians. These “water fleas” are prized for their high protein content. Their medium size (1.5mm - 5 mm), natural movement that stimulates feeding, and ability to survive and reproduce in freshwater tanks, making them both a live food source and a natural water purifier.
Temperature: 50°F–78°F (10°C–26°C)
pH Range: 6.5–8.5
Container: Food-safe plastic or glass (1+ gallon recommended for long-term culture)
Water Type: Dechlorinated tap water or aged aquarium water
Daphnia feed on suspended particles and microorganisms. Provide:
Green Water (live algae) – Ideal food source
Yeast Solution: 1 small pinch in 1 cup of water, stirred well, then add drops as needed
Spirulina Powder: A tiny pinch in water once every 1–2 days
Warning: Overfeeding causes water fouling—cloudiness or strong odor means it's time to change water.
Aeration: Gentle bubbling with an airline improves survival and reproduction; sponge filters have been used with success.
Water Changes: Replace 25–50% with aged water weekly
Harvesting: Use a fine mesh net or turkey baster to collect Daphnia for feeding
Reproduction: Under good conditions, a daphnia can have 10 babies every 2–3 days
