{"product_id":"products-live-daphnia-culture","title":"Live Daphnia for Betta Fish, Fry \u0026 Freshwater Aquariums","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLive Daphnia Culture – Premium Live Food for Bettas, Fry \u0026amp; Tropical Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your fish the movement, nutrition and natural feeding response they were built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur live daphnia cultures are packed with active freshwater daphnia (“water fleas”) that are widely used by breeders, hobbyists and aquarists across Canada for conditioning fish, raising fry and improving feeding response naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many processed foods, live daphnia trigger instinctive hunting behavior while also providing valuable fiber and hydration support. They are especially popular for bettas, nano fish, guppies, rasboras, shrimp tanks and fry grow-out systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Aquarists Love Daphnia:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent live food for bettas and tropical fish\u003cbr\u003e• High-fiber exoskeleton supports digestion\u003cbr\u003e• Great for conditioning breeding fish\u003cbr\u003e• Ideal for fry and juvenile fish growth\u003cbr\u003e• Encourages natural hunting behavior\u003cbr\u003e• Lower in fat than many common frozen foods\u003cbr\u003e• Can be cultured at home for ongoing production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCulture Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarter Culture\u003cbr\u003eA great introduction to live daphnia feeding and beginner home cultures.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 50+ daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Culture\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for regular feeding routines and expanding your own colony.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 100–150+ daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeder Culture\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for breeders, fry projects and heavier feeding schedules.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 300+ daphnia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster Culture\u003cbr\u003eOur largest and densest culture option for serious aquarists, fish rooms and long-term culturing projects.\u003cbr\u003eLarge active breeder colony with dense population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For:\u003cbr\u003e• Betta fish\u003cbr\u003e• Fry and juvenile fish\u003cbr\u003e• Guppies\u003cbr\u003e• Tetras\u003cbr\u003e• Rasboras\u003cbr\u003e• Shrimp tanks\u003cbr\u003e• Nano aquariums\u003cbr\u003e• Community fish\u003cbr\u003e• Breeding projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast Canadian Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully pack all live cultures with live arrival focused methods and fast 1–2 day shipping whenever possible to help ensure healthy, active cultures arrive safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaphnia are cultured in established freshwater systems. Because these are live natural cultures, there is always a possibility of harmless accompanying microfauna or microorganisms being present. This is normal in live aquatic cultures and does not affect the health or functionality of the daphnia colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003cbr\u003ePopulation density naturally fluctuates depending on age, reproduction cycles and shipping movement. Counts are approximate and cultures are sold by colony strength and density rather than exact individual numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your aquarium to life with one of nature’s best live foods\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFAQ for daphnia cultures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIs live daphnia good for betta fish?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYes. Live daphnia are excellent for bettas because they trigger natural hunting behavior and provide fiber-rich nutrition that can support healthy digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCan daphnia help with betta constipation?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDaphnia are commonly used by aquarists as a natural food option for constipated bettas because their exoskeleton provides roughage that may help support normal digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCan I culture these daphnia at home?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYes. Daphnia can reproduce quickly in a properly maintained freshwater culture with stable water, light feeding and no predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat fish can eat daphnia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDaphnia are suitable for many freshwater fish, including bettas, guppies, tetras, rasboras, nano fish, fry and juvenile fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAre the daphnia counts exact?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eNo. Counts are approximate because daphnia are living cultures and population density can change during reproduction, packing and shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCan other microfauna be present?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYes. Because these are natural live cultures, there is always a possibility of harmless accompanying microfauna or microorganisms being present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHow fast do live daphnia ship?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe use fast 1–2 day shipping whenever possible to help live cultures arrive healthy and active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShould I feed all the daphnia at once?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eNo. Feed small amounts at a time, or culture them separately to create an ongoing live food source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwater Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Starter Culture","offer_id":51305492709661,"sku":"DAPHNIA-50","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Growth Culture","offer_id":51305492742429,"sku":"DAPHNIA-100","price":29.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Breeder Culture ⭐️Most Popular⭐️","offer_id":51305492775197,"sku":"DAPHNIA-300","price":44.66,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Master Culture","offer_id":51305492807965,"sku":"DAPHNIA-500","price":79.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/5782\/6589\/files\/macro-daphnia-water-flea-live-fish-food.png?v=1779038100","url":"https:\/\/blackwateraquatics.ca\/products\/products-live-daphnia-culture","provider":"Blackwater Aquatics Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}