E EliteFishy Fish Crazy Joined Aug 2, 2005 Messages 367 Reaction score 0 Aug 3, 2006 #1 I dont think im mixing the salt water corectly because my hatch rate is not very high. How do you guys mix your water to hatch brine shrimp?
I dont think im mixing the salt water corectly because my hatch rate is not very high. How do you guys mix your water to hatch brine shrimp?
wuvmybetta Caw!! Retired Moderator ⚒️ Joined Feb 19, 2003 Messages 12,017 Reaction score 5 Location Ft.Worth TX Aug 3, 2006 #2 3/4 cup of salt to one gallon of water works for me
Tolak Gun Toting Lunatic Joined Sep 30, 2003 Messages 15,059 Reaction score 9 Location Chicago Aug 3, 2006 #3 I use 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt for a cut down 2 liter bottle, it probably holds 1 1/2 liters. I also add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to increase the hardness & pH. At 82F, you should have a nice batch in 24-36 hours.
I use 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt for a cut down 2 liter bottle, it probably holds 1 1/2 liters. I also add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to increase the hardness & pH. At 82F, you should have a nice batch in 24-36 hours.
B BigC Fish Maniac Joined Mar 4, 2005 Messages 8,294 Reaction score 10 Aug 6, 2006 #4 Excelent reply from Tolak, don't forget the bicarb of soda for the hardness. Regards BigC