Brine shrimp hatcheries are techniques designed to hatch and lift brine shrimp (Artemia salina) to be used as dwell meals in aquaculture, primarily for fish and shellfish larvae. These hatcheries play an important position within the aquaculture trade, offering a dependable and nutritious supply of dwell feed for farmed aquatic species.
The method of brine shrimp hatching includes making a managed atmosphere that mimics the pure circumstances mandatory for profitable hatching and progress. Brine shrimp eggs, referred to as cysts, are positioned in a hatchery tank full of saltwater of a particular salinity and temperature. The tank is then aerated to offer oxygen, and the cysts are allowed to hatch over a interval of 24 to 48 hours.