"Hatching Brine Shrimp for Tropical Fish"," I have been hatching brine shrimp for tropical fish since I was a child and can confidently say that it is not a complicated process.
They are also great for varying the diet of smaller tropical fish species.
Some guides will tell you to keep these in the fridge, but this is not necessary.
Some guides suggest using a cone-shaped device for hatching the eggs.
The corners are useful for getting the brine shrimp to cluster together so that more can be extracted at once.
Some guides will urge you to use aquarium salt or non-iodated salt.
It's cheaper too.
Gently sprinkle some brine shrimp eggs over the water surface and allow them to spread out.
Other guides may also argue that the water needs to be aerated and heated.
In the summer months you can keep your hatchery in the sunlight near a window.
Also bear in mind that if your brine shrimp hatchery is in the sunlight more water will evaporate and more eggs will stick to the sides, dry out, and won't hatch.
Your brine shrimp have hatched and are ready to be fed to your tropical fish! The shrimps are attracted to light and will swim towards it.
Once they have mustered together, suck them up with a plastic syringe or eye-dropper and slowly eject them into your fish tank.
It helps ward off parasites and keeps your fish healthy.
Your tropical fish will love you for the treat!
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