# Water invertebrates - Stage 2 (technology) internal name `water-invertebrates-mk02` · tier 4 (pY science pack 2, [tier 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/4.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02/ ## Cost 1300 units of (1 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 2 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 3 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 6 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 90 s each. ## Requires (6) - [Fawogae - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fawogae-mk02.md) - [Fish - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fish-mk03.md) - [Intermetallics - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/intermetallics-mk02.md) - [Neuro electronics - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/neuro-electronics-mk01.md) - [Pyrite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/pyrite.md) - [Small parts - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/small-parts-mk02.md) ## Leads to (3) - [Dhilmos - Stage 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/dhilmos.md) - [Navens - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/navens-mk02.md) - [Sponge upgrade](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/sponge-upgrade.md) ## Unlocks (13 recipes) ### Lime (`lime-from-shell`) - 5 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 2 × [Shell](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/shell.md) - Results: 10 × [Lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lime.md) - Made in: Ball mill MK 01, Ball mill MK 02, Ball mill MK 03, Ball mill MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Sea sponge (`sea-sponge-2`) - 40 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Sea sponge sprouts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-sprouts.md), 40 × [Phytoplankton](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phytoplankton.md), 40 × [Zogna bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zogna-bacteria.md) - Results: 3 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md), 50 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md) - Made in: Sponge culture MK 01, Sponge culture MK 02, Sponge culture MK 03, Sponge culture MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Phase 2 sea sponge breeding program (`sea-sponge-mk02`) - 30 s · tier 4 - Ingredients: 2 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md), 50 × [Phytoplankton](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phytoplankton.md), 100 × [Zogna bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zogna-bacteria.md) - Results: 0.005 × [Sea sponge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk02.md) (0.5% chance), 50 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md), 0.5 × [Sea sponge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge.md) (50% chance) - Made in: Sponge culture MK 01, Sponge culture MK 02, Sponge culture MK 03, Sponge culture MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Phase 2 sea sponge raising program (`sea-sponge-mk02-breeder`) - 80 s · tier 4 - Ingredients: 1 × [Sea sponge sprouts MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-sprouts-mk02.md), 50 × [Slaked lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/slacked-lime.md), 50 × [Zogna bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zogna-bacteria.md) - Results: 0.8 × [Sea sponge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk02.md) (80% chance), 50 × [Saline water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water-saline.md) - Made in: Sponge culture MK 01, Sponge culture MK 02, Sponge culture MK 03, Sponge culture MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Sea sponge sprouts (`sea-sponge-sprouts-2`) - 15 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Sea sponge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk02.md) - Results: 4 × [Sea sponge sprouts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-sprouts.md) - Made in: Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Sea sponge sprouts MK 02 (`sea-sponge-sprouts-mk02-breeder`) - 80 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Sea sponge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk02.md) - Results: 3 × [Sea sponge sprouts MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-sprouts-mk02.md) - Made in: Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor MK 04, Bioreactor, Bioreactor MK 02, Bioreactor MK 03, Bioreactor MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Sponge culture MK 02 (`sponge-culture-mk02`) - 1 s · tier 4 - Ingredients: 15 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 1 × [Sponge culture MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sponge-culture-mk01.md), 4 × [Engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/engine-unit.md), 15 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 50 × [Duralumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/duralumin.md), 30 × [Latex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/latex.md), 20 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 30 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 30 × [Advanced small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-02.md), 10 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md) - Results: 1 × [Sponge culture MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sponge-culture-mk02.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Xyhiphoe (`xyhiphoe-2`) - 130 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 1 × [Fish food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fish-food-01.md), 50 × [Phytoplankton](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phytoplankton.md), 3000 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md), 1 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md), 2 × [Xyhiphoe larvae](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub.md), 5 × [Blood meal](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/blood-meal.md), 2 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md) - Results: 200 × [Wastewater](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/waste-water.md), 1.2 × [Xyhiphoe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe.md) (80% chance of 1–2) - Made in: Xyhiphoe pool MK 01, Xyhiphoe pool MK 02, Xyhiphoe pool MK 03, Xyhiphoe pool MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Xyhiphoe larvae (`xyhiphoe-cub-2`) - 20 s · tier 4 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 2 × [Fish food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fish-food-01.md), 150 × [Phytoplankton](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phytoplankton.md), 1000 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md), 6 × [Sap](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/saps.md), 2 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md), 4 × [Blood meal](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/blood-meal.md), 1 × [Albumin](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/albumin.md) - Results: 650 × [Wastewater](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/waste-water.md), 7 × [Xyhiphoe larvae](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub.md) - Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Phase 2 xyhiphoe larva Program (`xyhiphoe-cub-mk02-breeder`) - 30 s · tier 4 - Ingredients: 1 × [Xyhiphoe MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk02.md), 5 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md), 6 × [Blood meal](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/blood-meal.md), 1 × [Fawogae MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fawogae-mk02.md), 1 × [Fish MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fish-mk02.md), 3000 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md) - Results: 2 × [Xyhiphoe larvae MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub-mk02.md), 0.3 × [Xyhiphoe larvae MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub-mk02.md) (30% chance), 0.7 × [Xyhiphoe larvae](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub.md) (70% chance) - Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Phase 2 xyhiphoe breeding program (`xyhiphoe-mk02`) - 30 s · tier 4 - Ingredients: 2 × [Xyhiphoe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe.md), 2 × [Deluxe fish food](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fish-food-02.md), 5 × [Filtration media](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/filtration-media.md), 6 × [Blood meal](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/blood-meal.md), 3000 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md) - Results: 0.005 × [Xyhiphoe MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk02.md) (0.5% chance), 0.5 × [Xyhiphoe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe.md) (50% chance) - Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Phase 2 xyhiphoe husbandry program (`xyhiphoe-mk02-breeder`) - 30 s · tier 4 - Ingredients: 2 × [Xyhiphoe larvae MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub-mk02.md), 50 × [Fetal serum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fetal-serum.md) - Results: 1 × [Xyhiphoe MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk02.md), 1 × [Xyhiphoe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe.md) - Made in: Creature chamber MK 01, Creature chamber MK 02, Creature chamber MK 03, Creature chamber MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md) ### Xyhiphoe pool MK 02 (`xyhiphoe-pool-mk02`) - 2 s · tier 4 - Ingredients: 1 × [Xyhiphoe pool MK 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-pool-mk01.md), 100 × [Glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/glass.md), 10 × [Lead plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lead-plate.md), 15 × [Nexelit plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nexelit-plate.md), 10 × [Complex circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/advanced-circuit.md), 30 × [Neuroprocessor](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/neuroprocessor.md), 5 × [Engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/engine-unit.md), 30 × [Latex](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/latex.md), 20 × [Niobium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/niobium-plate.md), 50 × [Advanced small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-02.md), 6 × [Self assembly monolayer material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/self-assembly-monolayer.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 01](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-01.md) - Results: 1 × [Xyhiphoe pool MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-pool-mk02.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk02.md)