# Water invertebrates - Stage 3 (technology)

internal name `water-invertebrates-mk03` · tier 6 (pY science pack 3, [tier 6](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/6.md))
HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03/

## Cost

2000 units of (1 × [pY science pack 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-3.md), 2 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 3 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 6 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 10 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 20 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 180 s each.

## Requires (5)

- [Electronics - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/advanced-circuit.md)
- [Fawogae - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/fawogae-mk03.md)
- [Intermetallics - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/intermetallics-mk03.md)
- [Low density structure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/low-density-structure.md)
- [Water animals - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-animals-mk02.md)

## Leads to (2)

- [Navens - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/navens-mk03.md)
- [Water invertebrates - Stage 4](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk04.md)

## Unlocks (11 recipes)

### Phase 3 sea sponge breeding program (`sea-sponge-mk03`)

- 30 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 2 × [Sea sponge MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk02.md), 1 × [Great alien sample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/alien-sample-03.md), 50 × [Phytoplankton](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/phytoplankton.md), 100 × [Zogna bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/zogna-bacteria.md)
- Results: 0.004 × [Sea sponge MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk03.md) (0.4% 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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Phase 3 sea sponge raising program (`sea-sponge-mk03-breeder`)

- 80 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sea sponge sprouts MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-sprouts-mk03.md), 50 × [Quartz pulp (stage 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/quartz-pulp-01.md), 50 × [Manure bacteria](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/manure-bacteria.md)
- Results: 0.7 × [Sea sponge MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk03.md) (70% 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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Sea sponge sprouts (`sea-sponge-sprouts-3`)

- 15 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sea sponge MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk03.md)
- Results: 6 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Sea sponge sprouts MK 03 (`sea-sponge-sprouts-mk03-breeder`)

- 80 s · tier 6 · productivity modules allowed
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sea sponge MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-mk03.md)
- Results: 3 × [Sea sponge sprouts MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sea-sponge-sprouts-mk03.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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Sponge culture MK 03 (`sponge-culture-mk03`)

- 1 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 1 × [Sponge culture MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sponge-culture-mk02.md), 25 × [Niobium titanium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbti-alloy.md), 5 × [Electric engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-engine-unit.md), 50 × [Low density structure](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/low-density-structure.md), 30 × [High tech circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processing-unit.md), 50 × [Special small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-03.md), 40 × [Phosphate glass](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/phosphate-glass.md), 10 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 40 × [Acrylic](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/acrylic.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Sponge culture MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sponge-culture-mk03.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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Xyhiphoe (`xyhiphoe-3`)

- 110 s · tier 6 · 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), 15 × [Fish eggs](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fish-egg.md)
- Results: 200 × [Wastewater](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/waste-water.md), 1.35 × [Xyhiphoe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe.md) (90% 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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Xyhiphoe larvae (`xyhiphoe-cub-3`)

- 20 s · tier 6 · 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), 10 × [Fish eggs](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fish-egg.md)
- Results: 650 × [Wastewater](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/waste-water.md), 10 × [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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Phase 3 xyhiphoe larva Program (`xyhiphoe-cub-mk03-breeder`)

- 30 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 1 × [Xyhiphoe MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk03.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 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fawogae-mk03.md), 1 × [Fish MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/fish-mk03.md), 3000 × [Pressurized water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/pressured-water.md)
- Results: 2 × [Xyhiphoe larvae MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub-mk03.md), 0.3 × [Xyhiphoe larvae MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub-mk03.md) (30% chance), 0.7 × [Xyhiphoe larvae MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub-mk02.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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Phase 3 xyhiphoe breeding program (`xyhiphoe-mk03`)

- 30 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 2 × [Xyhiphoe MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk02.md), 1 × [Great alien sample](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/alien-sample-03.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: 0.004 × [Xyhiphoe MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk03.md) (0.4% chance), 0.6 × [Xyhiphoe](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe.md) (60% chance)
- Made in: Reproductive complex MK 01, Reproductive complex MK 02, Reproductive complex MK 03, Reproductive complex MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Phase 3 xyhiphoe husbandry program (`xyhiphoe-mk03-breeder`)

- 30 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 2 × [Xyhiphoe larvae MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-cub-mk03.md), 50 × [Fetal serum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/fetal-serum.md)
- Results: 1 × [Xyhiphoe MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk03.md), 1 × [Xyhiphoe MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-mk02.md)
- Made in: Creature chamber MK 01, Creature chamber MK 02, Creature chamber MK 03, Creature chamber MK 04
- Unlocked by: [Water invertebrates - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)

### Xyhiphoe pool MK 03 (`xyhiphoe-pool-mk03`)

- 3 s · tier 6
- Ingredients: 1 × [Xyhiphoe pool MK 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-pool-mk02.md), 50 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 20 × [Niobium titanium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbti-alloy.md), 20 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 8 × [Electric engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-engine-unit.md), 20 × [Molybdenum plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/molybdenum-plate.md), 10 × [High tech circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processing-unit.md), 50 × [Special small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-03.md), 6 × [Nano Structured Material](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/ns-material.md), 40 × [Acrylic](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/acrylic.md), 1 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md)
- Results: 1 × [Xyhiphoe pool MK 03](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/xyhiphoe-pool-mk03.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 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/water-invertebrates-mk03.md)