{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-eggs-salt-mix-50g","title":"Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Eggs Salt mix 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrine shrimp eggs and hatching salt in one pack, so there's nothing else to measure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Eggs Salt Mix combines artemia (brine shrimp) cysts with a pre-measured hatching salt blend in a single 50 g pack. Add it to fresh water, aerate, and you have a live first food hatching within a day or two — without weighing out aquarium salt separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEggs and salt combined\u003c\/strong\u003e — one pack, no separate salt measuring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 g pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — enough for multiple hatching batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive first food\u003c\/strong\u003e — hatches into nauplii sized for fry and small fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDehydrated artemia cysts, pre-mixed with hatching salt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFry, small fish, filter-feeding invertebrates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtemia (brine shrimp) cysts and hatching salt, at approximately 3 g of cysts to 47 g of salt in this 50 g pack (enough for one 2 L hatch) — figures reproduced from Ocean Nutrition's own \"Nitro Pak\" pack description via multiple retailers. Ocean Nutrition states this mix hatches at greater than 90%. Country of manufacture and the specific artemia strain used in this pre-salted pack are not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup, use and hatching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatching brine shrimp eggs needs warmth, the right salinity, aeration and, ideally, light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28–30°C (82–86°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0–8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAeration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous, steady bubbling from the bottom of the hatchery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA nearby lamp or fluorescent light helps trigger hatching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the salt is already included, you don't need to measure it separately — follow the dosing on the pack for the water volume you're using. Hydrate for about an hour before hatching, then expect nauplii within a day or two. Harvest and rinse them in fresh water before feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the unused portion cool and dry, away from direct sunlight, to preserve hatch quality until your next batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuits fry, small fish and filter-feeding invertebrates that need a small, live first food. Not needed for adult fish already eating flake, pellet or frozen foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hatchery cone and small air pump make the process easier if you're setting up brine shrimp hatching for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to add my own aquarium salt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — this pack includes the hatching salt already measured in with the eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the plain Brine Shrimp Eggs pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack has hatching salt mixed in with the cysts, so you don't measure salt separately. The plain eggs pack is cysts only, for use with your own salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long until the eggs hatch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder warm conditions with steady aeration, expect nauplii within a day or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow should I store what's left of the pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it cool, dry and out of direct sunlight between hatching batches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242257760547,"sku":"AA1633","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/on1025075_1778466540.jpg?v=1782303708","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-brine-shrimp-eggs-salt-mix-50g","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}