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product_id: 290116450
title: "Carolina Moina Culture – Live Daphnid for Aquatic Studies & Fish Feeding | Ideal for Freshwater Larval Fish | Perfect for Classroom & Research Use"
brand: "carolina"
price: "R570"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Carolina"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/290116450-carolina-moina-culture-live-daphnid-for-aquatic-studies-and-fish
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Perfectly sized live food for larval freshwater fish Supports hands-on learning for up to 30 students Live Moina culture for authentic aquatic studies Carolina Moina Culture – Live Daphnid for Aquatic Studies & Fish Feeding | Ideal for Freshwater Larval Fish | Perfect for Classroom & Research Use

**Brand:** carolina
**Price:** R570
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧪 Fuel curiosity and growth with Carolina’s live Moina culture—where science meets survival!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Carolina Moina Culture – Live Daphnid for Aquatic Studies & Fish Feeding | Ideal for Freshwater Larval Fish | Perfect for Classroom & Research Use by carolina
- **How much does it cost?** R570 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- carolina enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted carolina brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Expertise:** Backed by 95+ years of Carolina Biological’s science education leadership—quality you can count on.
- • **Dual-Purpose Culture:** Perfect for both ecological research and practical fish feeding—maximize your lab’s versatility.
- • **Classroom-Ready Quantity:** Enough live Moina to fuel experiments for a full class of 30 students—no mid-study shortages!
- • **Ethically Sourced & Fresh:** Cultured on freshwater algae to ensure a sustainable, nutrient-rich live food source.
- • **Optimized for Larval Fish:** Half the size of Daphnia pulex, making it the ideal live food for delicate early-stage freshwater fish.

## Overview

Carolina Moina Culture offers a live, sustainably cultured freshwater crustacean ideal for larval fish feeding and aquatic studies. Designed to support classroom experiments for up to 30 students, this product leverages over 95 years of Carolina Biological’s expertise to deliver a high-quality, ethically sourced live food that enhances hands-on learning and research in freshwater ecosystems.

## Description

Grade 9–College. In the Daphnid family but much smaller than Daphnia pulex (approximately half the maximum length). Because of its small size, it makes an excellent live food for freshwater larval-stage fish. Cultured on freshwater algae. For a class of 30 students.

## Features

- 95+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE - Carolina Biological has over 95 years of experience in providing high-quality science education materials, trusted by educators worldwide. As a leader in the field, they are committed to advancing hands-on learning, offering a vast range of biological specimens, lab equipment, and instructional materials. Carolina’s dedication to innovation, quality, and ethical sourcing has made them a go-to resource for schools, colleges, and independent learners.
- SUFFICIENT FOR A CLASS OF 30 – Each culture provides enough Moina to support classroom experiments, hands-on investigations, and aquatic life studies.
- EXCELLENT LIVE FOOD SOURCE – Due to their small size (about half the length of Daphnia pulex), Moina serve as a high-quality live food source for freshwater fish in their early developmental stages.
- LIVING MOINA CULTURE – A small freshwater crustacean in the Daphnid family, Moina is an excellent organism for ecological studies, aquaculture, and feeding larval-stage fish.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071ZF61PB |
| Additional Features | Living culture for both fish feeding and educational purposes |
| Age Range Description | Young Adult |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Raw |
| Best Sellers Rank | #91,680 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #805 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand Name | Carolina |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (117) |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Flavor | Seafood |
| Included Components | not_applicable |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Carolina Biological Supply Company |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 142336 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Benefits | High-quality live food for larval fish, ideal for classroom studies |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Aquatic Studies, Fish Feeding, Classroom/Research Use |
| Special Ingredients | freshwater algae |
| Specific Uses For Product | Larval-Stage Fish Feeding in Education |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 840132608800 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Young Adult
- **Brand:** Carolina
- **Flavor:** Seafood
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Larval-Stage Fish Feeding in Education

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-11-12*