{"title":"Live Cultures \u0026 Raising kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive Cultures \u0026amp; Raising kits for Moina Macrocopa and Chlorella Vulgaris starter kits\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2000-live-moina-macrocopa-22oz-container-with-spirulina-and-dry-yeast-food-mix","title":"2000+ Live Moina Macrocopa 22oz container, with spirulina and dry yeast food mix","description":"\u003ch1\u003e2,000+ Live Moina Macrocopa — 22oz Culture with Spirulina \u0026amp; Yeast Food Mix\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur largest single-shipment Moina culture — 2,000+ actively reproducing water fleas in a 22oz container, with complete food mix included. Maximum population, maximum impact, from day one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Moina, More Fish Fed, Faster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22oz kit is built for hobbyists who want to hit the ground running. Double the population of our standard kit means faster ramp-up to harvestable density, more redundancy if any individuals are lost in transit, and the ability to split into two separate cultures immediately on arrival — giving you a backup from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2,000+ live \u003cstrong\u003eMoina macrocopa\u003c\/strong\u003e per shipment, this is the kit for the serious aquarist: anyone running multiple tanks, conditioning breeding fish, feeding growing fry populations, or building out a live food production system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Moina macrocopa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoina macrocopa is the most productive freshwater live food available to the home aquarist. At 0.5–1.5 mm as adults and 0.2–0.3 mm as neonates, they feed fish at every life stage — from newly hatched larvae through large adult fish. Raised on Chlorella vulgaris, they carry a nutritional profile no dry food can match:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 79% crude protein by dry weight\u003c\/strong\u003e when Chlorella-fed (Contreras-Tapia et al., 2026)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200–800 mg\/kg Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully preserved because they're alive; nearly zero in processed feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e — essential for fry brain development and adult breeding conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural carotenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e (beta-carotene, zeaxanthin) — pigments that transfer directly into fish, enhancing reds and yellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll essential amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e — including lysine, the amino acid most often limiting in commercial diets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive digestive enzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e — not present in any processed or freeze-dried food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e22oz container with 2,000+ live Moina macrocopa — actively reproducing, Chlorella-fed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpirulina powder food packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry Active Yeast packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull care and culture instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22oz shipping container is designed to become your starter culture vessel — no extra containers required to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSplitting Into Two Cultures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 2,000+ Moina, you have more than enough to establish two independent cultures on arrival. Divide the population between two containers (a 5-gallon bucket and a 10-gallon aquarium work perfectly), feed both with the included spirulina\/yeast mix, and you have built-in redundancy from day one. If one culture crashes, the other keeps your fish fed while you rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetting Up Your Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFloat the shipping container for 20 minutes to temperature-acclimate before opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd Moina to a clean container with dechlorinated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeed using the included food packets — keep water lightly tinted green\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace near a light source (18–24 hours per day ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest by pouring through a fine net (150–200 µm mesh) as population grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptimal Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainable Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000–15,000 per liter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotoperiod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–24 hr\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDechlorinated freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReproduction Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3× faster than Daphnia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBetta fry and adult bettas preparing for breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGuppy fry, killifish, nano fish, and small-to-medium freshwater species\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCichlid conditioning and spawning preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAngelfish, discus, and other protein-demanding species\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAxolotl juveniles and other aquatic organisms that accept live prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone establishing a multi-tank live food production system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Monday through Wednesday only — your culture never waits in a postal facility over a weekend. Kordon Breather Bags allow gas exchange through the bag wall so Moina breathe the entire trip. Heat packs included November–February; ice packs July–August, at no additional charge. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours of delivery for a replacement or full refund if your culture arrives in poor condition. No runaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Spiritual Creations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran-owned aquaculture operation based in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. Every culture we ship is raised in-house, fed premium Chlorella, and inspected before it leaves. 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Two live cultures, premium food inputs, culture vessels, and full written protocols. Build it once. Feed your fish indefinitely.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's In The Complete Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1,000+ live Moina macrocopa — actively reproducing, Chlorella-fed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLive Chlorella vulgaris culture — 500ml, aquaculture grade, actively growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlgae Growth Nutrient packet — for Chlorella culture maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpirulina powder food packet — premium supplemental food for Moina\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry Active Yeast packet — backup food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16oz culture container\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete written protocols for both cultures: setup, feeding schedules, troubleshooting, harvesting, and scaling up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Integrated SC Culture System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritual Creations' production system is circular by design. Every component in this kit plays a role in the loop:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight → Chlorella\u003c\/strong\u003e — your Chlorella culture converts light and nutrients into dense microalgae biomass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChlorella → Moina\u003c\/strong\u003e — Moina consume the Chlorella and concentrate those nutrients into tiny, living protein packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoina → Fish\u003c\/strong\u003e — your fish receive nutrition in its most bioavailable form — alive, moving, enzyme-active\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish waste → Chlorella\u003c\/strong\u003e — dissolved fish waste returns nutrients to the Chlorella culture, closing the loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a theoretical system. This is how we run production in Silver Lake, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Nutritional Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlorella-fed Moina are measurably superior to yeast-fed cultures in every parameter that matters for fish health:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChlorella-Fed Moina\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommercial Dry Feed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–79% dry weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35–45% typical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200–800 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNear zero (destroyed in processing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPA\/DHA Omega-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePresent, bioavailable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDegraded or absent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Carotenoids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-carotene, zeaxanthin (transfer to fish)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbsent or synthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigestive Enzymes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive (live organism)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDestroyed in processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEssential Amino Acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete profile, high lysine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOften lysine-limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture Setup Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChlorella Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePour into a clean glass jar or clear container (1–2 liters to start)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace under full-spectrum LED grow light, 16–24 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd small air stone for gentle circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd included growth nutrient — a few drops per liter, weekly\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest green liquid directly into Moina culture as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop off with dechlorinated water to keep culture going\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMoina Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFloat shipping container for 20 minutes to temperature-acclimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransfer Moina into a clean vessel with dechlorinated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeed using the included spirulina and yeast mix initially; transition to Chlorella as your algae culture grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace near light (18–24 hours per day ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest by pouring through 150–200 µm mesh net as population grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhotoperiod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorella vulgaris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–24 hr\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoina macrocopa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–24 hr\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBetta, cichlid, killifish, and guppy breeders running conditioning programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFry rearing operations requiring a continuous, high-nutrition live food supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHobbyists who want to close the loop and stop buying dry food for their live food cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEducators and biology enthusiasts studying microalgae and zooplankton systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone interested in building a real closed-loop aquaculture system at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cultures are guaranteed alive on delivery. Kordon Breather Bags for Moina; sealed cold-stable bottle for Chlorella. Ships Monday through Wednesday only. Heat packs November–February; ice packs July–August, at no charge. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours for replacement or full refund if anything arrives in poor condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Spiritual Creations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran-owned aquaculture operation based in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. We raise every culture in-house, feed them premium Chlorella, and inspect before shipping. Personal customer support. 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More culture volume, faster establishment, ready to feed your fish from day one.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the 22oz Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis larger-format listing gives you more live Moina per shipment in a 22oz container — enough to establish a strong, self-sustaining culture immediately, with the option to split into two vessels on arrival for built-in redundancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything is included to start culturing the day your box arrives. The 22oz container doubles as your first culture vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritional Profile — Chlorella-Fed Moina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Moina are raised exclusively on \u003cstrong\u003eChlorella vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving them a nutritional payload no dry food can replicate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 79% crude protein by dry weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — highest in any live food category for freshwater fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200–800 mg\/kg Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully preserved because they're alive; virtually absent in processed feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e — critical for fry neurological development and adult spawning condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural carotenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e — beta-carotene and zeaxanthin that transfer directly into fish coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete essential amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e including high lysine content\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive digestive enzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e — impossible to preserve in any processed or freeze-dried food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Moina for Your Aquarium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoina macrocopa hits the perfect size window for freshwater aquarium fish. 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Kordon Breather Bags allow gas exchange through the bag wall so Moina breathe the entire trip. Heat packs included November–February; ice packs July–August, at no charge. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours of delivery for a replacement or full refund if your culture arrives in poor condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Spiritual Creations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran-owned aquaculture operation based in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. Every culture is raised in-house, fed premium Chlorella, and inspected before shipping. 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Moina are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreshwater-native — no salt stress on your fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigher in protein — 60–79% vs. 40–55% for Artemia\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmaller as neonates — 0.2 mm vs. 0.4 mm for Artemia nauplii — better first food for tiny larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelf-sustaining in your setup — one culture produces indefinitely with basic care\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3× faster reproduction rate than Daphnia — the most productive live food culture available to hobbyists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1,000+ live Moina macrocopa — actively reproducing, Chlorella-fed, inspected before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpirulina powder food packet — premium culture food\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry Active Yeast packet — backup food source\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReusable culture container (becomes your first culture vessel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull care instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetting Up Your Culture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFloat the shipping container for 20 minutes to temperature-acclimate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd Moina to a clean container with dechlorinated water (5-gallon bucket or small aquarium works well)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeed using the included spirulina and yeast packets — keep water lightly tinted green\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace near a light source (18–24 hours per day ideal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest by pouring through a fine net (150–200 µm mesh) as population grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne well-maintained culture in a 5-gallon container can produce enough Moina to supplement multiple tanks indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptimal Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainable Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000–15,000 organisms per liter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotoperiod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–24 hr\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDechlorinated freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7–10 days at 27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe System Behind the Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiritual Creations' culture system is circular by design. Our Chlorella feeds our Moina. The Moina concentrate those nutrients into tiny, mobile packages. When fish eat the Moina, they receive nutrition in its most bioavailable form. Fish waste feeds the Chlorella. Nothing wasted. Everything alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy a Moina kit, you're entering that system. You can scale up as your needs grow, add Daphnia magna for larger fish, or add a Chlorella culture to make your own algae food — closing the loop completely in your own fish room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Monday through Wednesday only — your cultures never sit in a postal warehouse over a weekend. Kordon Breather Bags allow gas exchange through the bag wall — your Moina breathe the whole trip. Heat packs included November–February; ice packs July–August, at no charge. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours of delivery for a replacement or full refund if your culture arrives in poor condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Spiritual Creations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran-owned aquaculture operation based in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. We do not import. We do not resell. We raise every culture in-house, feed them premium Chlorella, and ship Monday through Wednesday only. We answer personally. 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Two live cultures, complete food inputs, and full written instructions — from Spiritual Creations, a veteran-owned aquaculture operation in Silver Lake, Wisconsin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Complete Closed-Loop System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit contains two living organisms that work together the way nature intended:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Moina macrocopa\u003c\/strong\u003e (1,000+) — actively reproducing water fleas, your fish food\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Chlorella vulgaris culture\u003c\/strong\u003e — the microalgae that feeds the Moina\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpirulina powder food packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry Active Yeast packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlgae growth nutrient\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete written instructions for both cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Moina eat the Chlorella. Your fish eat the Moina. Fish waste feeds the Chlorella. \u003cstrong\u003eNothing wasted. Everything alive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This System Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SC integrated culture system is circular by design. Chlorella vulgaris fixes light and nutrients into dense microalgae biomass. Moina macrocopa consume that Chlorella and concentrate the nutrition into tiny, living protein packages. Your fish eat the living Moina and receive nutrition in its most bioavailable form — alive, moving, enzyme-active, and packed with compounds that no processed food can preserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Chlorella-Fed Moina Carry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 79% crude protein by dry weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — higher than any commercial fish feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200–800 mg\/kg Vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully preserved in live organisms; nearly zero in processed feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e — critical for fry brain development and adult spawning conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural carotenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e (beta-carotene, zeaxanthin) — pigments that transfer directly into fish to brighten coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete essential amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e including high lysine content\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive digestive enzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e — not present in any processed or freeze-dried food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Two Cultures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMoina macrocopa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's most productive freshwater live food. At 0.5–1.5 mm as adults and 0.2–0.3 mm as neonates, Moina feed fish at every life stage — from newly hatched larvae through adult fish. Moina reproduce 3× faster than Daphnia and can be maintained at densities of 5,000–15,000 per liter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChlorella vulgaris\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nobel Prize microalgae. Used by Melvin Calvin to trace the carbon fixation pathway in photosynthesis (1961 Nobel Prize in Chemistry). The gold standard food source for zooplankton in aquaculture worldwide. Doubles in 6–24 hours under optimal conditions — one culture feeds your Moina indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cultures can be set up the same day your box arrives with nothing beyond what's included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStart your Chlorella culture in a clean glass jar under a grow light with the included nutrient\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcclimate your Moina and transfer to a prepared vessel with dechlorinated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeed Moina with the included spirulina and yeast mix while your Chlorella culture establishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransition to Chlorella feeding as your algae culture grows in — usually within 3–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvest Moina into your aquarium as population grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrganism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorella vulgaris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–24 hr\/day LED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoina macrocopa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–24 hr\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquarists who want to stop buying food and start producing it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBetta, cichlid, guppy, and killifish breeders conditioning fish for spawning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone raising fry who need a continuous, high-nutrition live food supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHobbyists interested in closed-loop aquaculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeginners and experienced producers alike — full written protocols for both levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth cultures are guaranteed alive on delivery. Ships Monday through Wednesday only. Kordon Breather Bags for Moina; sealed cold-stable bottle for Chlorella. Heat packs November–February; ice packs July–August, at no charge. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours for replacement or full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Spiritual Creations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran-owned aquaculture operation based in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. We raise every culture in-house, inspect before shipping, and answer customer messages personally. 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Two 2.5-gallon glass tanks with a dual-output USB air pump and LED grow lighting — everything you need to run a proper Moina, Daphnia, or Chlorella culture setup at home.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduction-Tested Setup, Ready for Your Fish Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a generic aquarium kit. This is the exact dual-tank configuration we run in our Silver Lake, Wisconsin production facility — two separate culture vessels side by side, shared air pump, shared light bar, clean and compact. It fits on a single shelf. It costs less than a dinner out. And it will produce live food for your fish indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dual-tank design matters: one tank as your primary culture, one as your backup. When you harvest from Tank A, Tank B is growing. When Tank A needs a reset, Tank B is already at full density. You never lose your culture because one vessel crashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo 2.5-gallon glass tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — clear glass for easy visual monitoring of culture health and density\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-output USB air pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — one pump feeds both tanks; USB-powered so it runs off any phone charger, USB hub, or power bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir tubing and air stones\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-cut to length for both tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED grow light bar\u003c\/strong\u003e — full-spectrum LED lighting positioned to illuminate both tanks simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Glass Tanks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass tanks are the right choice for live culture work. Glass is inert — no leaching, no off-gassing, no slow contamination of your culture over months of use. Glass is also easy to sterilize between culture resets: a dilute bleach rinse, thorough dechlorinated water rinse, and your vessel is clean. Plastic containers absorb algae staining and biofilm over time; glass does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.5-gallon size is our sweet spot: large enough to sustain a dense, harvestable culture, small enough to maintain on a standard shelf without dedicated space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy USB Air Pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB air pump is a practical choice for a fish room or spare shelf setup. It runs off any 5V USB source — no dedicated outlet required. The dual-output design means one device runs both tanks simultaneously. Quiet operation. Reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGentle aeration is essential for both Moina\/Daphnia cultures (prevents stratification, maintains dissolved oxygen) and Chlorella cultures (keeps algae cells in suspension for even light exposure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal For Culturing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoina macrocopa\u003c\/strong\u003e — run one tank as primary, one as backup; harvest every 2–3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaphnia magna\u003c\/strong\u003e — two tanks allow you to harvest one while the other repopulates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChlorella vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect vessel size for algae production; glass transmits full light spectrum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed system\u003c\/strong\u003e — run Chlorella in one tank, Moina in the other; feed your Moina directly from the adjacent culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSetup in Under 10 Minutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace both tanks side by side on a shelf or table\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePosition LED light bar above or behind both tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect air pump to USB power source; run tubing to air stones in each tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFill tanks with dechlorinated water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd your live cultures (Moina, Daphnia, or Chlorella)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlug in and start growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 gallons each (approximately 9.5 liters)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTank Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Pump Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB 5V (USB-A connection)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Pump Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual output — runs both tanks simultaneously\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED Light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-spectrum grow light bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 tanks per kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePair With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eLive Moina Macrocopa Culture Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ideal starter organism for this setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eLive Daphnia Magna Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — for larger fish that need bigger prey\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eLive Chlorella Vulgaris Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e — add algae production in the second tank to feed your zooplankton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eMoina + Chlorella Home Culturing Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes both live cultures; this tank setup is its natural companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Spiritual Creations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeteran-owned aquaculture operation based in Silver Lake, Wisconsin. 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Natural breeding trigger for bettas and cichlids. The most complete Daphnia kit available, with a 20-page full-color guidebook written from real production experience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Most Complete Daphnia Kit Available\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Daphnia listings send you organisms and hope for the best. This kit sends you everything needed to establish a thriving culture and understand what you're working with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500+ live Daphnia magna — actively reproducing, Chlorella-fed, inspected before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpirulina \u0026amp; Dry Yeast food mix — premium culture food\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeasuring spoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePipette — for precise transfers and spot-feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20-page full-color guidebook\u003c\/strong\u003e — water parameters, feeding schedule, troubleshooting, scaling up, and harvesting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e22oz reusable shipping container — becomes your starter culture vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDaphnia magna — The Great Water Flea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaphnia magna\u003c\/em\u003e is possibly the most studied small organism on Earth. The Daphnia genus holds the record for the most gene-rich animal ever sequenced — over 30,000 protein-coding genes, surpassing the human genome — and \u003cem\u003eD. magna\u003c\/em\u003e is the global standard model organism for aquatic toxicology and ecological research. It also makes spectacular fish food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2–5 mm, Daphnia magna are large enough for most freshwater fish to see and actively pursue. Their transparent bodies show green Chlorella gut contents — visual proof of the nutrition they carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritional Profile — Chlorella-Fed Daphnia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50% crude protein by dry weight\u003c\/strong\u003e when Chlorella-fed — complete essential amino acid profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural carotenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e (beta-carotene, zeaxanthin) for fish color enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/strong\u003e — essential for reproductive conditioning and larval development\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChitin exoskeleton\u003c\/strong\u003e — acts as natural dietary fiber; the foundation of the well-known “Daphnia fast” treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Vitamin C content\u003c\/strong\u003e — fully preserved because they’re alive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Daphnia magna Triggers Breeding Behavior\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerations of freshwater aquarists have known it empirically: a heavy diet of live Daphnia brings fish into breeding condition faster than almost any other intervention. The mechanism is nutritional — the combination of high EPA\/DHA omega-3 fatty acids, complete amino acids, natural carotenoids, and the protein density of Chlorella-fed Daphnia provides exactly the nutrient surplus that triggers reproductive behavior in fish that have evolved to breed when food is abundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bettas, discus, cichlids, killifish, and angelfish: two to three weeks of live Daphnia feeding before a planned spawn is standard protocol in serious breeding programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Daphnia Fast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chitin in Daphnia's exoskeleton acts as a gentle dietary fiber. The “Daphnia fast” — replacing all food with live Daphnia for 2–3 days — is a well-documented technique for treating constipation and mild swim bladder dysfunction in bettas and goldfish. It works. The guidebook explains why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Fish Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdult bettas — conditioning for breeding; Daphnia fast treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCichlids and discus — conditioning and spawning preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGoldfish and koi — color enhancement and digestive health\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKillifish, angelfish, and large-mouth freshwater species\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlaties, mollies, and livebearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: At 2–5 mm, Daphnia magna are too large for very small fry. For fry, see our Moina macrocopa culture (0.2–0.3 mm neonates).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Guidebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20-page full-color guidebook is written from real production experience, not generic instructions copied from a search result. It covers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete water parameter requirements and why each one matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeeding schedules for different culture sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTroubleshooting common culture crashes and how to recover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScaling up from a 22oz starter to multi-gallon production\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHarvesting techniques and feeding schedules for your aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Nobel Prize history of Daphnia in science (because it's worth knowing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulture Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOptimal Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–25°C (22°C ideal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustainable Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25–100 per liter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotoperiod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–16 hr\/day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDechlorinated freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneration Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 days at 20°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Live Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Monday through Wednesday only — your culture never waits in a postal facility over a weekend. Kordon Breather Bags allow gas exchange through the bag wall so Daphnia breathe the entire trip. Heat packs included November–February; ice packs July–August, at no charge. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours of delivery for a replacement or full refund if your culture arrives in poor condition. No runaround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Nobel Prize Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1908, Élie Metchnikoff discovered phagocytosis — the foundation of all modern immunology — using transparent live Daphnia. His work earned the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. The Daphnia genus genome was later found to contain over 30,000 genes, more than the human genome. \u003cem\u003eDaphnia magna\u003c\/em\u003e remains the global standard for aquatic toxicology testing (OECD 202). 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