Premium 90% Hatch (Royal Grade) Brine Shrimp Eggs Fish Food (not supplied with hatching equipment) (100 Gram Bag)

Everything you need to know about storing, hatching, and even more baby brine shrimp.Storing Brine Shrimp EggsBrine shrimp eggs should to be stored as follows:free from moisture; andin a cool environment at or below 50°F.Hatching EnvironmentFollow these guidelines for the best results:Salinity:Approximately 11/2 tablespoons of salt per quart (or liter) of water. This equates to about 1.018 specific gravity as measured with a hydrometer. Aquarium, sea or non-iodized table salt can be used.pH:Proper pH is important in hatching brine shrimp. A starting pH of 8.0 or higher is recommended. If the pH of your water is below 7, Epson salt or baking soda can be added at the rate of 1/2 teaspoon per quart.Temperature:Optimum water temperature for a 24-hour complete hatch is 80-82°F. Lower temperature will result in a longer hatching time, but do not exceed 86°F.Light:Illumination can be added to get the best hatching rate, but is not absolutely critical.Aeration:Constant aeration is necessary to keep cysts in suspension and to provide sufficient oxygen levels for the cysts to hatch. A nice steady stream of aeration that tumbles the eggs without pushing them above the water surface and onto the side of the hatching cone.Stocking Density:1 gram per liter or quart or approximately 1/2 level teaspoon of cysts per quart is recommended. A higher stocking density will result in a lower hatch percentage.Hatching Cone:Flat-bottom hatching vessels should be avoided. Cone or "V" bottomed containers are best to insure that the cysts remain in suspension during hatching. Be sure to thoroughly wash the hatching cone with a light chlorine solution, rinse, and allow to air-dry between uses.Hatching ProcedureThe following steps will achieve optimum brine shrimp egg hatch rates.Set Up:Place hatching cone or similarly shaped vessel in well-lit area. Cone should be semi-translucent for ease of harvesting and light transmission.Add Water:Fill cone with one liter of water and add 11/2 tablespoons of salt. Optimum hatching temperature is 82°F (28°C).Add Cysts:Add cysts at the rate of 1 gram per liter or quart or approximately 1/2 level teaspoon of cysts per quart is recommended. A higher stocking density will result in a lower hatch percentage.Aerate:Provide adequate aeration to keep cysts in suspension.Hatch:Depending upon water temperature, cysts should hatch in approximately 18-36 hours.Harvest:After hatching brine shrimp, turn off or remove aeration and wait several minutes for the shells and and baby brine shrimp (or nauplii) to separate. Newly hatched nauplii will settle to the bottom of the cone or move towards a light source; the shells will float to the surface. The egg shells are brown in color and the baby brine shrimp are more orange. Once separated, the nauplii can be siphoned from the bottom with a length of air tubing or gently drained through the bottom of the cone through a valve, if so equipped.Rinse:The warm incubation temperatures and metabolites from the hatching medium create ideal conditions for a bacteria bloom. Rinsing of the baby brine shrimp in a fine mesh net or sieve using clean fresh or salt water is important before feeding them to your fish.Clean Equipment:Tanks and brine shrimp hatching equipment should be cleaned and disinfected routinely.

I found myself in an all too familiar situation. Two of my axolotls had spawned. I was a first time larvae raiser looking for small, fast-moving food to tempt my baby axolotls. Baby brine shrimp was the perfect solution!However, on searching the Internet and finding many branded BBS preparations that contained egg solution and goodness knows what else, I was in some doubt as to what to raise to feed my babies on. I was a little wary of purchasing these eggs as I saw no customer reviews on them, but my doubt was completely unfounded.I got my 20 gram bag of eggs in the post about two days after ordering. A few of my larvae had already hatched and some were beginning to move in their eggs. I set up my hatchery, which was nothing fancy - half a pop bottle with an airline pegged to the side - and turned the air pump on with the salt water (made with half a teaspoon of table salt and warm tap water) I had prepared. I added the eggs and waited.Two days later, I thought nothing had happened. All I could see were brown grains, like sand, which I assumed were eggs, swirling around. On stopping the pump, however, I got a pleasant surprise!Tiny orange dots with eyes! Everywhere! Only about 10% of the eggs didn't hatch, and they were put in again to be given more time on the second round for that hatchery. And it wasn't a one off! The next day, another great batch hatched in the same kind of crude hatchery.The eggs did wonderfully and were actually quite a bit cheaper than some preparations I have seen available on the market, and the lack of solution means they're simple to hatch and prepare. These were perfect for me. In fact, the only problem I had was having to order more as my babies ate so many!PS If you raise axolotl babies, don't forget to rinse the BBS thoroughly in tap water before serving!

The hatch rate is closer to 70% i would say. Tried different temps,hatching times,quantity of eggs and cant get anywhere near 90%.Ok for the price but not not premium 90% as advertised.Update 3 months later hatch rate is down to around 50%.Eggs have been kept in the freezer and small amounts have moved to the fridge a day before use.So many eggs in my hatch its not worth doing anymore. Even given 36 hours at 27C and still terrible.Changed from 3 star to 1 star. These eggs are awful.

1st time I have tried to hatch my own live food and it was a brilliant success.Many of the videos I have seen have been people cutting up plastic bottles, yes cheap, but for myself I used an insect/reptile tank. One air stone and bright led lamp. Marine water at 25°c .Got a very high hatch rate from these eggs and I will be using this seller again when I need more.Fast delivery and quality eggs *****

Good product. If you follow the advice available online about NaCl concentration, temperature and water circulation, you'll get a very good hatch. I used about half then put the rest into a re-sealable polythese bag with some dessicant, and into the fridge. It got my baby Angel Fish through their second feeding stage (after Liquifry) and helped me wear them onto dried food.

I’m a first timer - goldfish released eggs so rescued some and we are now enjoying raising the fry. They love the protein of the brine shrimp and are growing steadily. Fascinating process for me and my little girl making our own hatchery etc., I’ve become a bit obsessed tbh!!

Didn't use for feeding but used them for a large tank of Sea monkeys to get some childhood memory a back, They are all live and swimming about happily, I added maybe a little to much but it's nice to see so many hatch Vs the 1-4 I'd get in instant life and a tiny tank

HI i have used this product before and had great results,i use the product for raising my baby fish.a great product from this seller and i would use again.