Branchiopods exhibit unique environmental preferences that are crucial to their survival. These preferences include specific levels of Total Dissolved SolidsTDS), alkalinity, pH, temperature, and the lifespan of their temporary pools. It is of utmost importance to understand these preferences in order to successfully raise them in captivity. For instance, the brine shrimp of Mono Lake, which are known to thrive in high salinity environments with TDS exceeding 80,000 ppm, would not be able to survive in freshwater habitats. Similarly, the fairy shrimp in the genus Eubranchipus require cold water, near-neutral to acidic pH, and low TDS to thrive. It is also worth noting that some species inhabit long-lived pools and take more than 18 days to reach maturity, while others live in unpredictable pools and mature in just 7 days.