Build Your Own Hatchery Instructions:
You will need:
Step 1: Cut the top off first bottle as shown in the image below.
You will need:
- Clean 2L pop bottles x2
- Scissors, box cutter, or pocket knife.
Step 1: Cut the top off first bottle as shown in the image below.
Step 2: Cut the bottom off the second bottle as shown in the picture below. Keep the lid and make sure it is on tight.
Step 3: Place the second bottle inside the first as shown in the picture below.
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Hatchery Instructions:
You will need:
Step 1: Add 1L of water into your hatchery.
Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of brine shrimp eggs.
Step 3: Plug in air pump to start aeration.
Step 4: After 1 hour, add 2 tablespoons of aquarium salt and keep aeration on.
Step 5: Keep temperatures between 80-82ºF (26-28ºC).
Step 6: Maintain a pH of 8.0 or above and eggs should hatch in 24-36 hours.
Step 7: After eggs hatch, remove airline and direct a light source at the bottom and wait 5-10 minutes for shells to float to the top.
Step 8: Siphon baby brine shrimp into a brine shrimp net and rinse under fresh water before feeding to fish.
You will need:
- 1L of water
- Measuring spoons
- Air pump & air hose tubing
- Air stone x 1
- Brine shrimp eggs
- Aquarium salt
- Mini heater or light source that gives off heat
- Siphon x 1
- Brine shrimp net x 1
Step 1: Add 1L of water into your hatchery.
Step 2: Add 1 teaspoon of brine shrimp eggs.
Step 3: Plug in air pump to start aeration.
Step 4: After 1 hour, add 2 tablespoons of aquarium salt and keep aeration on.
Step 5: Keep temperatures between 80-82ºF (26-28ºC).
Step 6: Maintain a pH of 8.0 or above and eggs should hatch in 24-36 hours.
Step 7: After eggs hatch, remove airline and direct a light source at the bottom and wait 5-10 minutes for shells to float to the top.
Step 8: Siphon baby brine shrimp into a brine shrimp net and rinse under fresh water before feeding to fish.
