{"product_id":"dual-2-5gal-glass-tanks-for-moina-daphnia-chlorella-culturing-air-pump-lights","title":"Dual 2.5gal glass tanks for Moina\/Daphnia\/Chlorella Culturing, air pump \u0026 lights","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDual 2.5-Gallon Glass Culturing Tanks — USB Air Pump + LED Light Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExactly what Spiritual Creations uses in our own indoor production facility. 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. We designed this tank setup for our own production, and we sell it because it works. Personal customer support. We answer messages ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Be Prepared.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spiritual Creations 42","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55677579558985,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/0443\/7065\/files\/20260508_144058.jpg?v=1778442619","url":"https:\/\/spiritualcreations2024.org\/products\/dual-2-5gal-glass-tanks-for-moina-daphnia-chlorella-culturing-air-pump-lights","provider":"Spiritual Creations 42","version":"1.0","type":"link"}