Artemia & Live Culturing

Ocean Nutrition Shell Free Artemia

No Hatching Required100% DigestibleZero Shell Contamination

Ocean Nutrition Shell Free Artemia consists of premium brine shrimp cysts that have undergone a specialized decapsulation process to dissolve the indigestible outer hard shell (chorion). Ready for immediate feeding with zero incubation required, delivering 100% digestible live-embryo energy to fish fry and corals.

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Technical details

Form	Decapsulated non-hatching Artemia embryos
Weight	50g
Target Feeders	Fish fry, nano fish, marine invertebrates, seahorses, corals
Energy Content	Higher net energy than hatched nauplii (zero energy lost in hatching)
Protein Content	Min. 55.0%
Fat Content	Min. 15.0%

What is the advantage of Shell-Free Artemia over hatched nauplii?

Because the embryo does not expend energy breaking out of its shell, Shell-Free Artemia contains up to 20% more net energy and lipids than hatched nauplii, with zero danger of fry choking on eggshells.

Frequently asked questions

Can Shell-Free Artemia be hatched?

No. Decapsulation renders the embryo non-viable for hatching; it is designed exclusively for direct dietary ingestion.

Which fish eat Shell-Free Artemia?

Ideal for all freshwater and marine fry (guppies, Bettas, cichlids, clownfish), micro-predators (pipefish, killifish), and LPS/SPS corals.

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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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