Brine Shrimp Incubator Hatchery

Brine Shrimp Incubator Hatchery

The Brine Shrimp Incubator Hatchery is a simple brine shrimp hatchery for fishkeepers and breeders who want to hatch live brine shrimp at home. It gives you a controlled way to produce nutrient-rich food for fish larvae, with no complicated setup.

Key Benefits

• Hatches and cultivates brine shrimp in a controlled, easy-to-manage way
• Provides a nutritious, natural live food source for fish larvae
• Air-driven design: connect an air pump to the bottom inlet and set the airflow with the air regulator
• Collection is done through the air inlet, so there is no need to tip out the whole unit
• Leftover brine shrimp can be frozen for later feeding

How to Use

• Aerate clean water, then fill the incubator with 90% of that water.
• Add the crude salt (see Dosage) and allow it to dissolve.
• Connect an air pump to the bottom inlet of the incubator. Use the air regulator to set the airflow to the optimal aeration level.
• Keep the water at the recommended hatching temperature of 28 to 30°C.
• Add the brine shrimp eggs and leave them to hatch. This takes around 36 to 48 hours, depending on temperature and egg quality.
• Once hatching is complete, stop the aeration and let the hatchery settle for about 10 to 15 minutes.
• When the hatched brine shrimp have sunk to the bottom and the shells are floating on the surface, carefully collect the brine shrimp through the air inlet of the incubator (from the air regulator) and feed them to your fish larvae.
• Freeze any remaining brine shrimp for later feeding.

Dosage

• Salt: 10 grams of crude salt, added after filling the incubator with 90% of the aerated clean water
• Brine shrimp eggs: approximately 3 to 5 grams
• Hatching temperature: 28 to 30°C
• Hatching time: around 36 to 48 hours

Suitable For

• Fish breeders and hobbyists raising fish larvae
• Aquarists who prefer to hatch their own fresh brine shrimp

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to hatch brine shrimp in this incubator?
Hatching takes around 36 to 48 hours, depending on the water temperature and the quality of the eggs.

What temperature should I aim for?
The recommended hatching temperature is 28 to 30°C. Temperature affects hatching time, so keep it in this range.

How much salt and how many eggs do I add?
Add 10 grams of crude salt once the incubator is filled with 90% of the aerated clean water. Then add approximately 3 to 5 grams of brine shrimp eggs.

Do I need an air pump?
Yes. The method uses an air pump connected to the bottom inlet of the incubator, with the air regulator used to adjust the airflow.

How do I collect the hatched brine shrimp?
Stop the aeration and let the unit settle for 10 to 15 minutes. The hatched shrimp sink to the bottom and the shells float on the surface. Then carefully collect the shrimp through the air inlet (from the air regulator).

Can I store leftover brine shrimp?
Yes. Freeze any remaining brine shrimp and use them for later feeding.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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