Brine Shrimp Sieve

[CJs Aquatics]

Hey all, this is a 2 fold question:

1. Is it possible to clean a brine shrimp sieve and if so how? Mine has been rinsed but I have noticed it’s not draining properly due to I suppose not properly cleaning it, almost like it’s clogged up.

2. Best sieve you’ve used or made/ purchased and why it’s the best?

thanks in advanced 

[Flumpweesel]

Try dropping some vinegar on there should help clear some clogs.

Then rinse.

I've got a JBL one of came with my hatchery it's ok but I have no basis for comparison to claim if it is good or not.

[CJs Aquatics]

@Flumpweeselthank you for that fast response, I’m going to try that tomorrow, idek who made my sieve I only have the one and it’s just a cheap square one but it’s worked 

[AnimalNerd98]

I have been looking for the longest time for a nice brine shrimp sieve. I remember in one of the co-op videos where @Dean’s Fishroomis feeding a bunch of BBS, his sieve was kind of like a cup and I thought that was kinda cool. I hear good things about the Ziss brine shrimp sieve. 

[tolstoy21]

@CJs Aquatics  I find that if you rinse the dry sieve in water first by running it under the faucet, it seems to drain much faster. 

In my experience, it seems like the dry mesh surface creates some kind of boundary layer or something when water is first poured into it. If it's well wetted first so you see water draining through it, then pour your brine in, the drains properly. Unless of course they truly need cleaning.

@AnimalNerd98 The sieve that Dean uses is made by Mercer of Montana. I use them and love them. They have a store on Amazon. 

Edited September 25, 2022 by tolstoy21

[gardenman]

I use a brine shrimp net instead of a sieve. I also use it for scooping mosquito larvae from my rain barrels for fish food. I just find the nets more versatile. And because they're fabric they tend not to get clogged as easily. 

[AllFishNoBrakes]

I took a chance with this one on Amazon and have no regrets. I agree that rinsing it first makes it drain better!

Give it a quick rinse, set it in place, open the hatchery, harvest the brine, and then I give it a hot water rinse and air dry when done. 
 

I’ve had this one for probably a year and a half and it’s basically brand new still. 

[CJs Aquatics]

Thank you everybody