Breeding Brine Shrimps
Hello fellow forumers, i don't think Brine Shrimp should be considered as a freshwater critter, but i know it's not a marine critter either, hence posting this here. I am seeking advice regarding the breeding of Brine Shrimp.
I have done some extensive research online but came to the conclusion that different sources provide different opinions. Some say use 1% salt solution, while some say 3% or even higher. Also, some advocated aeration to be strong while another instucted very mild aeration. All this only confuses me even further.
The hatching of the Brine Shrimp did not pose a problem for me. I had achieved high hatching rates with 3 tablespoons of iodine-free salt per litre of water. What troubled me was that the brine shrimps were totally wiped out within 24 hours after hatching. As i have seen adult brine shrimps being sold, i felt breeding of brine shrimp in the home environment has to be possible.
Besides continuing the aeration after they have hatched, i also feed them with yeast, as recommended by some online sources. It seems that with or without feeding, the shrimps persist to die within a day of hatching. I was wondering if any forumers with experience in raising and breeding brine shrimps could offer me some advice.
Thanks and regards.
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