This culture contains 25 plus Scuds (Hyalella azteca) and 50 plus Daphnia (Daphnia magna).
 
Scuds, also known as amphipods, are small shrimp-like crustaceans found in nearly every aquatic environment, from freshwater ponds and streams to coastal waters and caves. They are important detritivores that break down decaying plant material and leaf litter, helping release nutrients back into the ecosystem where other organisms can use them. In the aquarium, scuds help clean up leftover food, algae, and organic debris while also serving as a highly nutritious live food for many fish species. They reproduce quickly and can establish stable populations in tanks that provide natural cover such as plants, coarse gravel, wood, or leaf litter, and they are easily cultured in separate containers for a continuous food supply. In balanced aquariums with fish, scuds rarely become a problem, and instead form part of a natural food web that helps keep the system healthy and self-sustaining. Click Here to learn more about Scuds
 
Daphnia magna are small freshwater crustaceans that reproduce quickly and are one of the most nutritious live foods available for aquarium fish. They are especially popular for conditioning breeding fish because of their high protein content and constant movement in the water column. Daphnia can be fed directly to fish or used to start a culture, and they grow best when kept in a separate container with moderate water volume and gentle aeration. Because they are filter feeders, they do best when fed suspended foods such as green water, algae powder, or yeast, and overfeeding should be avoided to maintain good water quality. With proper care, daphnia cultures can multiply rapidly and provide a steady, renewable live food source for freshwater fish. Click Here to learn more about Daphnia