Brand: Unbranded / Live Food Capsule
Species: Moina Macrocopa (Water Flea)
Product Type: Dormant Eggs (Cysts) for Live Fish Food
Format: Encapsulated dry eggs in gelatin or plant-based capsules
Quantity: 3 capsules per pack
Packaging: Clear capsules containing dehydrated Moina cysts
Suitable For: Betta fry, Guppy fry, Killifish fry, Tetra fry, and other small freshwater fish
Nutritional Value: High protein (50–66%), essential fatty acids, lipids, and micronutrients
Origin: Thailand
Shelf Life: Long-term if stored in a cool, dry place
Product Description
Unlock the power of live nutrition for your aquarium fish with Moina Macrocopa Eggs — the ideal live food solution for Betta, Guppy, and other small fry. These water flea eggs are encapsulated in three easy-to-store capsules, allowing aquarists to hatch live Moina at home with minimal setup. Moina are smaller than Daphnia and perfect for delicate fry, offering high protein, essential nutrients, and stimulating natural hunting instincts. With their ease of use, excellent nutritional profile, and rapid hatch cycle, Moina eggs are a must-have for breeders and aquarium hobbyists who want to boost fry survival, color, and growth naturally.
Key Features and Benefits
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High Protein Content: Provides up to 60% protein, supporting rapid fry development and robust immune health.
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Ideal for Fry and Small Fish: Perfect size for Betta, Guppy, and other freshwater fry, smaller than brine shrimp.
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Live Food Advantage: Stimulates natural feeding behavior and increases activity in young fish.
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Convenient Capsules: Easy to store, pre-measured for clean and controlled hatching.
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Easy Hatching Process: Moina hatch in 3–10 days under mild lighting and room-temperature water.
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Safe and Clean: No chemicals, no preservatives—just natural, dry eggs ready to come to life.
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Reusable Culture Option: Hatched Moina can be cultured long-term using green water or yeast.
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Cost-Effective: Produce your own live food at a fraction of the cost of store-bought options.
Key Ingredients
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Moina Macrocopa dormant eggs (ephippia)
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Capsule shell made of food-grade gelatin or plant-based cellulose
How to Use
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Prepare Water: Fill a clean container with dechlorinated tap or spring water. Maintain a temperature of 25–32 °C (77–90 °F).
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Add Aeration (Optional): Light bubbling helps keep water oxygenated and prevents settling.
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Light Source: Provide indirect natural sunlight or constant white light to encourage hatching.
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Add Eggs: Open one capsule and sprinkle the contents evenly over the water surface.
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Wait for Hatch: Moina typically hatch within 3–10 days depending on temperature and light.
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Feed the Moina: Once hatched, feed them with green water, spirulina powder, or diluted yeast.
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Harvest & Feed: Use a fine mesh net or pipette to transfer live Moina to your fish tank.
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Culture Option: Continue feeding and aerating to culture Moina for ongoing live food supply.