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Artemia & Live Culturing

Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Eggs

Q: How do you get the best hatch rate from Ocean Nutrition brine shrimp eggs?

Hatch about 2 g of eggs per litre in a cone-shaped container with 25 to 35 g of salt per litre, a pH above 8, a temperature of 26–29 °C, strong aeration and light. The nauplii hatch in 18 to 30 hours. Store unused eggs cool, at 2–6 °C, to keep the hatch rate above 90%.

90%+ Hatch RateGreat Salt LakeLive Nauplii

Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Eggs are 100% fine Artemia cysts from the Great Salt Lake, USA, with a stated hatching percentage of more than 90%. They hatch in 18 to 30 hours into Artemia nauplii — baby brine shrimp — an ideal live food for the early stages of marine and freshwater tropical fish, many invertebrates and reef tanks.

Size: 20g

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Technical details

Product Type	Artemia cysts (brine shrimp eggs)
Origin	Great Salt Lake, USA
Hatching Percentage	More than 90%
Hatching Time	18 to 30 hours
Hatching Density	About 2 g of eggs per litre
Salinity	25 to 35 g of salt per litre
Water Conditions	pH above 8, 26–29 °C, strong aeration and light
Packaging	Nitrogen-flushed Nitro Pack inner foil
Storage	Keep cool, at 2–6 °C, to preserve the hatch rate
Pack Sizes	20g, 50g, 454g tin

Hatching conditions are Ocean Nutrition's published recommendations. You need a cone-shaped container, an air supply, a heater, a thermometer and sea salt.

How do you get the best hatch rate from Ocean Nutrition brine shrimp eggs?

Hatch about 2 g of eggs per litre in a cone-shaped container with 25 to 35 g of salt per litre, a pH above 8, a temperature of 26–29 °C, strong aeration and light. The nauplii hatch in 18 to 30 hours. Store unused eggs cool, at 2–6 °C, to keep the hatch rate above 90%.

The Science of Nutrition

Formulated & Tested by Aquaculture Biologists

Ocean Nutrition diets combine fresh fish protein and seafood with vitamins, minerals and carotenoids to support colour, vitality and the immune system.

Fresh Marine Seafood

Fresh fish protein with seafood such as salmon, plankton, squid, krill, clams and brine shrimp forms the base of the flake formulas.

Soft Moist Pellets

The marine Formula pellets are soft, moist and easily digestible, packed in nitrogen-flushed foil to limit oxidation and keep them fresh.

Vivid Natural Colour

Carotenoids, krill and Spirulina across the range support the natural colouration of marine and freshwater fish.

Clean Water Formula

The flakes, pellets and wafers are formulated not to cloud aquarium water when fed as directed.

Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Eggs FAQs

How long do the brine shrimp eggs take to hatch?

They hatch into Artemia nauplii in 18 to 30 hours, depending on temperature and conditions.

How should unhatched cysts be stored?

Keep them cool, at 2–6 °C, in their sealed foil pack. Cool storage preserves the high hatching rate.

Which pack size should I choose?

The 20g and 50g packs suit hobbyists raising the occasional batch of fry, while the 454g tin suits breeders who hatch brine shrimp every day.

Are the nauplii suitable for both freshwater and marine fish?

Yes. Hatched Artemia nauplii are a live food for the early stages of many marine and freshwater tropical fish, and they are also ideal for reef tanks and many invertebrates.

Is there an easier way to hatch brine shrimp?

Yes. The Brine Shrimp Eggs Pre-Mix already contains the right amount of sea salt, so you only add fresh water and aerate. If you do not want to hatch at all, Shell Free Artemia is fed directly.

Is Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Eggs available in South Africa?

Yes. Jungle Aquatics sells Brine Shrimp Eggs in 20g, 50g and a 454g tin, in store in Fourways, Johannesburg, and online with delivery across South Africa.

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Jungle Aquatics is an independent South African reseller. Visit the Gauteng showroom at Broadacres Shopping Centre in Fourways, Johannesburg, or order online for fast, reliable door-to-door delivery nationwide.

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