Triops Cancriformis Beni Kabuto

The Triops Beni-kabuto originates in Japan and is therefore an Asian Triops species. Yet it is related to the European Triops Cancriformis. Because the blood of the Triops is reddish, it appears as if this Triops has a red body. The temperature in which it feels comfortable is 19-24°C, the same as the Cancriformis. They also behave very similarly in other respects. The Triops Beni-kabuto is not very cannibalistic. Providing sufficient amounts of food helps prevent cannibalism very successfully. In Japan, the Beni-kabuto settles mainly in rice fields and ponds during the rainy season. This Triops species has a very short tail and is one of the smaller Triops species. It can grow up to 8 cm including the tail, although realistically most Benis can be said to reach a size of 4 - 5 cm.

Size: about 4 - 6 cm
Life expectancy: 90 - 120 days
Temperature range: 19 - 24 °C

Add yourself:
• Spring water (Bar le Duc) without carbon dioxide (this can be purchased at the supermarket)
• A glass bowl or container that can hold approximately 0.5 liters of water.
• A lamp (light bulb/spot) that emits light and heat above the bowl or container for the first few days
Guide to growing triops

We provide a short manual for growing the eggs. If you have no experience yet, we recommend that you purchase the starter kit that contains the other supplies.