Helpful Hint:
- Purchase only high quality ("premium") eggs.
- Eggs which have not been stored below 50°F (like the ones on your LFS' shelf) will have a significantly lower hatch rate.
- In a tightly sealed container.
- Free from moisture.
- At or below 50°F (freezing not recommended) for maximum hatch rate.
- Hang the DIY Brine Shrimp Hatchery in a convenient location.
- Mix 2 quarts of Saltwater to an SG of 1.018 (pH of 8.0 or higher is recommended).
- Attach airline to the air pump (located above the hatchery) and the hatchery air tube (in the bottle cap).
- Fill the hatchery with saltwater to within about 1" of the drilled hanger holes.
- Add 1 level teaspoon of Brine Shrimp Eggs to the hatchery.
- Let the eggs soak for about 15 minutes, "swirling" the eggs occasionally with your finger to help absorb water and allow to sink to the bottom of the hatchery.
- Turn on the air pump and adjust the bubbles to where they are vigorous and the eggs are in constant motion.
