Starting Your Kit Temperature Different branchiopod species thrive at different temperatures. Refer to the recommended temperature ranges for each genus to ensure optimal conditions. Container Size Use a glass container that holds between 1 and 3 gallons. Clean it with a diluted bleach solution only. Avoid soap or detergents, as residue can be harmful to branchiopods. Lighting To replicate a natural day–night cycle, place the tank near a bright window or provide approximately 8 hours of LED...

Taxonomy and Classification • Phylum: Arthropoda • Class: Branchiopoda • Order: Anostraca • Family: Streptocephalidae • Genus: Streptocephalus • Species: S. sealii • Authority: Ryder, 1879 • Synonyms: Streptocephalus floridanus Packard, 1880 • Subspecies: S. sealii sealii, S. sealii coloradensis Streptocephalus sealii, commonly known as the spiny tail Fairy Shrimp, belongs to the family Streptocephalidae. This species can be found in a diverse range of habitats, including ephemeral pools,...

Taxonomy and Classification • Phylum: Arthropoda • Class: Branchiopoda • Order: Anostraca • Family: Chirocephalidae • Genus: Eubranchipus...