Monkeypoint Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 How do you know when they’ve hatched? I realize this is probably a stupid question but as this is my first time hatching baby brine shrimp, I’m not sure what the hatchings look like. I’m seeing a lot of tiny brown eggs swirling around. I started with a very small batch - 1/8th of a teaspoon. I would have used less water but the heater isn’t long enough so I had to go with nearly 2 liters. It’s been running for nearly 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlindsey Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) On 1/13/2024 at 11:34 AM, Monkeypoint said: How do you know when they’ve hatched? I realize this is probably a stupid question but as this is my first time hatching baby brine shrimp, I’m not sure what the hatchings look like. I’m seeing a lot of tiny brown eggs swirling around. I started with a very small batch - 1/8th of a teaspoon. I would have used less water but the heater isn’t long enough so I had to go with nearly 2 liters. It’s been running for nearly 24 hours. The bb will be pink in color jerking swimming motion. Also attracted to light. You may want to stop the air for a minute to observe. Edited January 13 by Tlindsey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwcarlson Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) I'd call them orange, but if you kill the air you should be able to see something swimming around if they have hatched. Part way through they look like they're parachutes hanging out of their eggs. After that they will just sink to the bottom. Then they start getting their swimmerets or whatever they're called and can move. Edited January 13 by jwcarlson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeypoint Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 On 1/13/2024 at 12:39 PM, jwcarlson said: I'd call them orange, but if you kill the air you should be able to see something swimming around if they have hatched. Part way through they look like they're parachutes hanging out of their eggs. After that they will just sink to the bottom. Then they start getting their swimmerets or whatever they're called and can move. Thank you! Now I know what to look for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tlindsey Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On 1/13/2024 at 12:52 PM, Monkeypoint said: Success! @Monkeypoint awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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