Brine Shrimp Deshelled

[rotherhamutd]

Hi All,

I bought some Brime Shrimp eggs a few weeks ago, they are stored in a preservative fluid and have had their shells removed previously.

I have tried to hatch them twice now with no luck at all.

The first time I used a salt solution as instructed, the second time I used a different salt product and added a small amount of baking soda.

The bottle they were in was heavily aerated and sat in my sump which has a separate heating system. They received light 24 hours a day.

Any idea what else I can try for them? I have some hungry fish!

Thanks

Chris

 

[Lateral Line]

Are the eggs out of date? I switched to the shell less artemia 10 years ago, and have not used anything else since. I find the production rate to be much higher.

 

[rotherhamutd]

Not as far as I know, It did take me a month or so to use them after I first ordered them but I wouldn't expect them to be out of date

 

[Dubby]

This link might help you Brine Shrimp

I didnt think that they needed light as I always put the bottle into the airing cupboard for warmth

 

[rotherhamutd]

Anyone in the UK recomend a good source for BBS (mail order) preferably shelless but I'll cope if not. Thanks for your help all