How big do triops get?

Question

How big do triops get?

Answer 1

Depends on what type.

Triops cancriformis : 2 -4/12 inches

the european species

Triops Longicatitus : 1-3 inches

the american species

Triops Australiensis : 1/12 -3/12 inches

the Australian species

Answer 2

Members of the order Notostraca (colloquially referred to as notostracans, Triops, tadpole shrimp or shield shrimp), primarily Triops longicaudatus, are often sold for home aquariums.

The maximum recorded length was approximately 4 inches. However, the length normally reached, especially in an aquarium is 2 inches (5 centimeters).

Although related to the fairy shrimp, these are no fairies. If they’re not fed regularly, and sometimes if they are, they will eat each other!