Triop World by Interplay is part of an exciting new product line available from Art2go.  These science and nature educational toys teach children about the world in an exciting and hands on way.  Sure to inspire and educate, we carry kits in three different categories; My Living World (Nature), Technokit (Technology) and Wild Science (Chemistry).

Triop World Creature Aquarium is an award winning nature kit which allows kids to hatch and grow one of the world's most amazing creatures from the time of the dinosaurs.  See how Triops grow from a tiny dot to a 4cm monster in a matter of days.  Fun and safe, this kit contains comprehensive information and instruction.

Hatch Living creatures from the age of the dinosaurs and see how your Triops double in size each day.  Triops hatch in 24 hours, can grow up to 4cm long and have an incredible life cycle.  You may also hatch other creatures such as Clam Shrimp, Fairy Shrimp and Daphnia.  

Triop World is recommended for ages 7 and up. 

Winner: 2008 Good Toy Guide - Gold Award Winner for Best Science and Nature Range.

Education:

Experiments included support National Cirriculum Science KS2

Free Teachers Notes and Lesson Plans are available for this product.

Contents:

• Plastic Tank
• Stand
• Triops Eggs
• Sand
• Plastic Lid
• Triops Food
  
• Colour Instruction Manual

Size of Ant World when built:  150mm x 150mm x 130mm 

FAQ's

Q. What are Triops? 
A. Triops are crustaceans. The crustacean's family includes animals such as shrimps and crabs. Triops obtain oxygen they need from the water through their feet and this characteristically places them in a group of crustaceans called Branchiopods. Your Triops scientific name is Triops Longicaudatus, but their common names are 'Dinosaur Shrimp' or 'Tadpole Shrimp'. 

Q. What do I feed Triops? 
A. All the Triops kits come with Triop food (shrimp food), however, you can feed your Triops on a good quality fish food (use granuals, not the flake veriety) available from aquarium or pet shops. Triops will also eat tiny amounts of grated carrot.  

Q. Can I change the Triops water? 
A. Yes. Carefully pour away some or half of the water. Then top the tank up with clean bottleed/spring or rainwater that has already been raised to room temperature. This can be repeated several times if you are not satisfiedwith the clarity of the water. It is a good idea to repeat this process o at weekly intervals. 

Q. Where can you find Triops? 
A. Different species of Triops can be found in every continent. Your Triops come from USA, where they are more commonly found in desert areas. They live in small ponds that exist only for short periods after it has rained. Because the water soon dries up the Triops need to hatch, mature and reproduce quickly so that their eggs will remain when the pond no longer exists. 

Q. How long do Triops live? 
A. Once Triops eggs have been added to water they generally live for approximately 6 - 12 weeks. Triops are known as 'living fossils' because they first appeard on earth 350 million years ago and have a striking resemblance to the now extinct Triolobite. It is thought Triops have been able to survive on Earth for so long because their eggs have the ability to enter a state called diapause. This means they can remain dormant for many years (even decades!) until they are re-hydrated (added to water) and hatch. So, if there is a long period of drought or freezing the eggs will survive until conditions become more favourable. 

Q. What is a Triops life cycle? 
A. When Triops first hatch they are larvae, but they quickly moult to become young tadpole shrimps. They often double in size every day and can grow up to 4cm in length. They are capable of producing eggs when they are 2 to 3 weeks old. If you have only one Triop you still may be able to get eggs. This is because most Triops are hermaphrodites; this means they can fertilise their own eggs. The hermaphrodites have a pair of white brood pouches, which carry the eggs and are located between the upper legs. 

Please allow 7-14 business days for initial orders of Interplay products as this is a new product line to Art2go.  Once we have established stock in our warehouse these items will ship same or following day of order.  Thank You.