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I've done all the steps and they are still not hatching. What should I do?

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How long have you been waiting for? It might take a week for them to hatch.

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Should I keep the heat lamp on all day and night?

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It depends. You want the temperature to be consistent, but that may require adjusting the lamp throughout the day. During the winter, you may need to leave the light on constantly. It really depends more on the temperature of the tank.

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What do I do if my triops only halfway hatched and then grew mold?

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Unfortunately this means it may be dead. You need to remove it from the tank as soon as possible. Do NOT just leave it there as triop are very sensitive to chemicals and things like that, so it may kill any other triops.

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It's been 24 hours and they are still dark-brownish dust eggs. Are they OK?

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Yes; they are just going through a slow cycle.

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I used tap instead of distilled water. Will they still hatch?

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They probably won't hatch, depending on how long you've put them in there. Try putting them in their proper water habitat. If they don't hatch, they died.

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Why can't I feed them the first three days?

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Their mouth is too small for anything bigger than algae. It's easy to overfeed and pollute the water, killing them.

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Will my Triops hatch if they get stuck to the side of the tank?

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Yes. They will hatch and swim off of the side of the tank when they are grown.

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What if I used water from a water bottle?

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If the water has any chemicals in it (chlorine, etc.) you should add some Tap Water Dechlorinator. You can get it at most pet stores.

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Can I use rain water?

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Rain water isn't always good for aquatic animals because it can have harmful and/or dangerous chemicals in it, which can affect the triops when hatching or kill them.

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How long do triops live?

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Depending on how well you take care of them, a few weeks to maybe a month.

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Why do you need to let the water sit for 24 hours before you pour the eggs in?

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You need to let the water come back to room temperature.

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Can I use filtered water?

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If you do not have distilled water, then filtered water would be the next best option.

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Will freezing the eggs increase the chance of hatching the eggs?

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It shouldn't increase the chances. The chances should remain about the same.

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What do I do if my triops don't hatch after a week?

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They may be dead, or they might need a little more time. If they are growing mold then they are more likely dead, if not they could possibly still be alive.

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Is it normal for the eggs to still be at the top of the water line?

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Yes, your eggs just have not completely developed and need a bit more time to grow.

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Do second generation triops hatch without drying the eggs? Also, what's the lowest hatch temperature for triops?

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You shouldn't dry triops eggs, and they should be hatched in at least 23 C water.

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What water do I use for my triops when they are fully grown?

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Once your triops are fully grown, it is best to use bottled spring water to ensure the longest life.

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Can you use aquarium water to hatch triops?

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Natural water is best for hatching triops. It is not a good idea to use aquarium water, as it could have other things in it, like germs that you cannot see. You can use spring water, pond water or rainwater to hatch the triops.

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I put a little bit of reptile calcium in the water. Will they grow faster?

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No, they will not grow faster, as growth rate is heat dependent. However, they may bee healthier, as calcium enriched water helps them grow healthily.

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Can you use ozonated water?

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No, why would you do that? Do not do that. Ozonated water kills microorganisms, which means both infant triops and their prey.

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