Live Daphnia – Natural Live Food for Clearer Water and Healthier Fish
(Daphnia magna / Daphnia pulex)

Live Daphnia, also known as water fleas, are tiny freshwater crustaceans that make an exceptional live food source for tropical fish, fry, and small invertebrates. High in protein and fiber, daphnia promote healthy digestion, vibrant color, and breeding readiness. Their jerky swimming motion triggers a strong feeding response, making them ideal for picky or delicate eaters.

Key Benefits:

• High Nutritional Value: Rich in protein and roughage to improve digestion

• Promotes Natural Hunting: Engages your fish’s instinctual foraging behavior

• Ideal for Fry & Small Fish: Perfectly sized for guppy fry, bettas, tetras, and rasboras

• Natural Water Clarity Aid: Can help consume excess microalgae in the tank

• Gut-Loadable: Can be enriched before feeding to boost vitamin content

Feeding Instructions:

• Feed small amounts once or twice daily

• Rinse in dechlorinated water before feeding

• Remove any uneaten daphnia after feeding to maintain water quality

Great For:

• Fry, nano fish, shrimp, small tetras, bettas, gouramis, rasboras, and filter feeders

• Amphibians and invertebrates that enjoy small, live prey

Storage & Care:

• Keep in a container with dechlorinated water at room temperature

• Provide light and gentle aeration for longer-term storage

• Change water daily or every other day for optimal health

Why Choose Live Daphnia?
Ethically cultured and delivered live and active, Daphnia are a safe, natural way to improve fish vitality and digestive health. Whether you're raising fry or enriching a community tank, live daphnia are a time-tested favorite among aquarists.