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[[Image:Oczlik.jpg|thumb|250px|Cyclop]]<br />
== About Cyclops ==<br />
:'''''Cyclops''''' is a genus of small freshwater crustaceans (copepods) characterized by a single eye spot on the head segment. ''Cyclops sp.'' also feature antennae, a segmented body, 5 pairs of legs, and a divided "tail" called a furca. Although ''Cyclops'' look similar to ''Diaptomus'' copepods, the distinguishing characteristic is that ''Cyclops'' females carry two egg sacs.<br />
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:There are over 100 species of ''Cyclops'', most ranging between 1-5 mm in length, and are usually omnivores which feed upon algae, and other small organisms which can even include fish larvae and weakened fry. Although faster than similarly sized [[Daphnia]], ''Cyclops'' are an important part of ecological systems where they are the natural prey of large fry, small fish, and other aquatic organisms such as hydras, and [[White Mosquito Larvae]]. ''Cyclops'' are also important in the life cycle of many freshwater parasites such as cestodes (tapeworms), and nematodes (roundworms).<br />
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==In the Aquarium==<br />
These animals are harmless in an aquarium to all sizes of fish or other aquatic animals. They are not parasitic and are indeed eaten by small fish.<br />
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*As an adult Cyclops grows to 3-5mm in length there is a slight possibility that if in large numbers they may be able to catch very small fry and harm them. In that case adding a small tetra like a [[Neon tetra]] or similar will quickly enjoy eating them.<br />
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== Forms Available ==<br />
=== Live ===<br />
: Cyclops should only be collected from bodies of water that do not contain fish to reduce the risk of parasitic infection.<br />
: Cyclops can also be cultured similar to [[Daphnia]]<br />
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=== Frozen ===<br />
: Cyclops are available in frozen form.<br />
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===Freeze Dried===<br />
: See [[Cyclop-eez]]<br />
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== Nutrition Analysis ==<br />
: Analysis of [http://www.sfbb.com San Francisco Bay Brand] frozen Cyclops:<br />
* Crude Protein Min 4.2%<br />
* Crude Fat Min 1.0%<br />
* Crude Fiber Max 0.6%<br />
* Moisture Max 94%<br />
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== Links ==<br />
*[http://www.micrographia.com/specbiol/crustac/copepo/cope0100.htm#cyclopslink Micrographia.com]<br />
*[http://www.planetinverts.com/what_is_that_bug_in_my_aquarium.html What is that Bug in my Aquarium]<br />
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