{"product_id":"ziss-artemia-blender","title":"Ziss Artemia Blender","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatch live brine shrimp at home, on your own schedule.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Ziss Artemia Blender is a small conical hatchery that aerates brine shrimp (artemia) eggs until they hatch, then drains the live nauplii through a needle-shaped bottom valve without damaging the eggshells left behind. It's sold in two sizes — the compact ZH-700 and the larger ZH-2000+ — so you can match the hatchery to how much live food you go through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear polycarbonate body\u003c\/strong\u003e — scratch-resistant and lets you see hatching progress at a glance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConical shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps eggs circulating evenly in the airflow rather than settling in corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedle-shaped bottom valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — drains hatched nauplii without damaging unhatched eggshells still in the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable mounting bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e — mounts inside or outside the aquarium, or on a rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid space for a heater\u003c\/strong\u003e — both sizes leave room in the lid to fit a small aquarium heater, which speeds hatching in a cool room (heater not included).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich one do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat's different\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZH-700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact — manufacturer does not publish a litre figure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe smaller, entry-level hatchery for occasional batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZH-2000+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarger batches, plus an included thermometer with O-ring and a feeding pipette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAeration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZiss ZAD-10 air diffuser, driven by a separate air pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle-shaped bottom valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable bracket — in-tank, hang-on or rack mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeater compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLid recess fits a small aquarium heater (not included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included \/ what you'll still need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e the hatchery body and lid, mounting bracket, ZAD-10 air diffuser and, on the ZH-2000+, a thermometer with O-ring and a feeding pipette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll still need:\u003c\/strong\u003e an air pump to drive the diffuser, brine shrimp eggs, aquarium salt to mix a hatching brine, and — optionally — a small heater if your fish room runs cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for hatching brine shrimp (artemia) eggs to feed fry, small fish and filter-feeding corals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for fresh or marine tank keepers — the hatchery itself always runs on a saltwater brine, regardless of what the shrimp will be fed to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a substitute for an air pump — one is required and not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the body and diffuser between batches to stop salt crusting on the walls, and check the bottom valve seals cleanly — a worn seal will drain water along with the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ziss-brine-shrimp-collector-feeder\"\u003eZiss Brine Shrimp Collector\/Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — harvest and rinse the shrimp once they've hatched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ziss-aqua-bbs-feeding-cup-sf-0-0-18mm\"\u003eZiss BBS Feeding Cup SF-0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse and dispense the smallest nauplii straight into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer warranty. Standard parcel delivery — the ZH-2000+ is the larger and heavier of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need a separate air pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both sizes include the ZAD-10 diffuser but rely on your own air pump to drive it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the ZH-700 and ZH-2000+?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZH-2000+ holds 2 litres and adds a thermometer with O-ring and a feeding pipette. The ZH-700 is the smaller, simpler model for occasional hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need a heater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly — brine shrimp will hatch at room temperature, just more slowly. Both models leave lid space to fit a small heater if you want faster, more consistent hatching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the hatched shrimp damage the unhatched eggs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — the needle-shaped bottom valve is designed to drain live nauplii without disturbing eggshells still settling in the container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziss Aqua","offers":[{"title":"ZH700","offer_id":55242219258147,"sku":"BA8559","price":57.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ZH2000+","offer_id":55335354204451,"sku":"BA8560","price":100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/ZA56024.jpg?v=1786073189","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ziss-artemia-blender","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}