Feeding brine shrimps

[pcfreak]

Dear All,

How does one buy these and also how can it hatch them and feed my fishes. Then how long does the shrimp eggs last? I tinks this is a good way to feed fresh food to my fishes... hatch as needed.

Need more info from bros and sis here.

Regards
Anthony

[Interestor]

you can get BBS eggs at any LFS, $10-$15 for a bottle,
just get a bottle , add water, add some marine salt to get sea water salnity of 1.02. and add the required BBS in. please add aeration.

after 24hrs, the BBS hatched, removed the air buubble, let it settle for 10 mins.
BBS shell will float on the top of water, live BBS will settle to the bottom, just siphon out and rinse. than feed to the fish.

alot of BBS DIY hatchery can be find in the web.


CHeers..

[exotic_idiot]

Are you trying to get those adult size ones? Most LFS has it but the demand for it is good so it's better to preorder it first before it went out of stock. If you're thinking of growing them to adult size can forget the idea as it costed a lot of trouble...
Getting bbs is easy... There's a local dealer in sg who sells the kit and bbs. Here's the link: http://www.aquanova.com.sg/online_store/
I'm using it so far no complains... No air pump needed

[pcfreak]

You using which one? Dish or incubator?

Are you trying to get those adult size ones? Most LFS has it but the demand for it is good so it's better to preorder it first before it went out of stock. If you're thinking of growing them to adult size can forget the idea as it costed a lot of trouble...
Getting bbs is easy... There's a local dealer in sg who sells the kit and bbs. Here's the link: http://www.aquanova.com.sg/online_store/
I'm using it so far no complains... No air pump needed

[pcfreak]

Hi Thanks for the info, the 10-15 sgd bottle can last how long? i got tropical fish about 12 (1-2 cm) and 2 cories. Will corries also eat this? I had seen the DIY quite easy.

how to test 1.02 salnity? how long will it last if i create a place for them to stay after hatching?

you can get BBS eggs at any LFS, $10-$15 for a bottle,
just get a bottle , add water, add some marine salt to get sea water salnity of 1.02. and add the required BBS in. please add aeration.

after 24hrs, the BBS hatched, removed the air buubble, let it settle for 10 mins.
BBS shell will float on the top of water, live BBS will settle to the bottom, just siphon out and rinse. than feed to the fish.

alot of BBS DIY hatchery can be find in the web.


CHeers..

[exotic_idiot]

You using which one? Dish or incubator?

I'm using the dish... Just a small bottle can last you a lifetime... Mine till now after so many months still haven't use finish.. DIY a lot of hussle unless you can DIY till biotope's style...! If not forget it...

[pcfreak]

What brand of eggs or no brand will do? i see some really expensive 90% hatch rate or something like that.

I'm using the dish... Just a small bottle can last you a lifetime... Mine till now after so many months still haven't use finish.. DIY a lot of hussle unless you can DIY till biotope's style...! If not forget it...

[Interestor]

Hi Thanks for the info, the 10-15 sgd bottle can last how long? i got tropical fish about 12 (1-2 cm) and 2 cories. Will corries also eat this? I had seen the DIY quite easy.

how to test 1.02 salnity? how long will it last if i create a place for them to stay after hatching?

bbs is good food for fries, not for adult fish.

for my case, i am using flat spoon, so it will be just 2 days per bottle

for your case, maybe 2 weeks.

just add 2 spoon of marine salt will do.


CHeers..

[exotic_idiot]

What brand of eggs or no brand will do? i see some really expensive 90% hatch rate or something like that.

I use the above link which i notice quite good hatch rates.. A small bottle may cost around 10-15 bucks but going to last very very long...

[gemo82]

Keep the bottle of eggs in the fridge to keep them cool and dry to prolong storage time. Baking soda can be used instead of sea salt, to prevent salt getting into fresh water tanks if the brine shrimps are not washed properly. Baby brine shrimps within 8 hours after hatching are rich in fats and suitable for fish fries; Adult brine shrimps are higher in proteins and are good for adult fish especially if enriched with vitamins.

[pcfreak]

Hi gemo82,

How do you keep the shrimp to adulthood? I would like to be able to do so as i am going to feed adult tropical fish and not frys. you have experiences?

I hope to be able keep them at least and not just throw away every other day... wasted resources and also wasted food for the fish... .

thanks!!

Regards
Pcfreak

Keep the bottle of eggs in the fridge to keep them cool and dry to prolong storage time. Baking soda can be used instead of sea salt, to prevent salt getting into fresh water tanks if the brine shrimps are not washed properly. Baby brine shrimps within 8 hours after hatching are rich in fats and suitable for fish fries; Adult brine shrimps are higher in proteins and are good for adult fish especially if enriched with vitamins.

[gemo82]

You can transfer them to a separate tank or large enough container and start feeding them 24 hours after you added the eggs to the water. They can be fed a variety of food that is small enough and does not dissolve in water, like yeast, wheat flour, soybean powder, spirulina, or egg yolk. Feed sparingly to avoid fouling the water. Do water changes as and when required to maintain good water condition. There are many articles online sharing information on growing them. You can read up and find your own successful way if you are really interested.

Personally, I find it too much of a hassle to grow them. When I feel like feeding them to my adult fish, I buy a packet of adult brine shrimp from LFS and try to keep those alive for a few days. They do mate and reproduce, but I still find it a hassle to keep them for long, having to do water changes and feed them. To me, they are just food and I would rather spend the time maintaining my tank. If you do not want to waste them, you can filter them out and store them in the freezer for future feeding. The same thing I do for baby brine shrimps so that I do not have to keep hatching them every alternate day.