How to Hatch Brine Shrimp Eggs the Easiest Way!

[@KeepingFishSimple]

hahah the geck at 11:05

[@thewalters694]

Do you mean the salamander behind the tank?

[@dylansworldofyoutube9030]

@@thewalters694 He doesn't keep salamanders! You get lots of Geckos up in Brisbane but it's probably not a native gecko, but instead, an invasive Asian House Gecko!

[@chia_pet7121]

@@dylansworldofyoutube9030 Those geckos upset me as they block the security cameras at night.

[@jh.5860]

I thought It was a pleco in the tank, but it looked like it had legs so I had to double check, glad I wasn’t the only one

[@simoesp]

a very nice bug eater :D

[@RedRum2514]

I've been having some troubles with bad hatch rates, I was putting in 2 tbsp of rock salt (equal to 8 tsp) so I tried the exact way you said (4tsp) and today I got an insane hatch rate of about 90%!! for the first time ever my harvest was pure liquid gold with all live shrimp and not mostly egg shells! I also stopped bothering with getting a certain temp and just put the lamp at a certain distance. thank you so much, babies are all well fed and happy now!!

[@sambo4441]

probably a bit late but 1tbsp is equal to 3 tsp

[@thecontainergarderner4704]

You used less salt?

[@thetruthserum2816]

Brine shrimp prefer 25-30 ppt (Part Per Thousand) of salt. So this means 25-30 grams of salt per 1000mL (1 Liter). I find weighing gives the best results for consistency and various starting volumes / scaling up or down. A TDS meter can measure salinity in ppt. I like sea mix because it also has other elements like natural seawater does... If you expect transpiration, mark your starting volume and top off with fresh water to keep the salinity stable.

[@lmSheep]

Brine shrimp eggs are magnetic! You can always try running a magnet through it, it will pick up all the unhatched eggs and leave the shrimp :)

[@SumargJ]

U fr?

[@Staff_Luli]

wait fr ???

[@lizbennett1584]

Okay but this is a life changing bit of knowledge

[@niccalhill]

Most, regular brine shrimp eggs aren’t magnetic; however, there are commercially available "magnetic brine shrimp eggs" which are coated with a special magnetic material, allowing for easy separation of hatched brine shrimp from their shells using a magnetic separator, often called "Sep-Art" technology.

[@kyleryan1995]

Kudos for you approaching things from a "hack" perspective. I see too many aquascaping channels advocating for the 20 different things people need to buy.

[@gryaznygreeb]

I needed a new air pump, tubing, pipettes, and I would have had to buy a bottled drink since I usually just have water or tea. A cheap brine shrimp hatchery kit from amazon included all of that for about the same price or cheaper than buying it all seperate, and it's a nice sturdy airtight cylinder instead of a soda bottle. I think it was worth the price but I definitely wouldn't spend 2x that on the co op brand hatchery or something.

[@graysonblake2698]

Dude you’re the goat… After 2 times hatching brine shrimp, straining, washing them, etc… I was like “screw this, I’m giving up on brine shrimp.” Then I said, “well maybe just one more video.” Glad I did!!

[@dalenadwodny2915]

I LOVE THIS GUYS SIMPLE WAY OF DOING THINGS. I WATCHED ANOTHER GUY THAT TALKED ABOUT HIS WATER BOTTLE FOR 5 MINUTES, AND NEVER GAVE A DIRECT AMOUNT OF WATER TO SALT RATIO. HE GAVE GRANNIES AMOUNTS. SOME OF THIS AND I FOUND THIS SCOOP. SO A SCOOP OF SALT. NOT SURE HOW MUCH WAS IN IT. SO THANK YOU FOR THE INFO. I WISH I HAD STARTED MY FISH FUN A LOT YOUNGER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@lachlanisaac]

Hey, Still here. Amazing video as ALWAYS! Been busy with assignments and the rest of my family has now got covid. also - there was a gecko around 11:12 behind the tank. Great stuff.

[@HunterAxolotls]

i also noticed 😂

[@KeepingFishSimple]

Thanks for watching again bro! Hope fam is ok

[@theSkinnyStream]

one of my swordtails had about 30 babies last night. Made my own hatchery from an empty grape juice container, hot glue and some airline tubing. Thanks for the video!

[@maureenk-farmhousecharms903]

Thank you for showing how easy a setup can be! Will definitely try this way!

[@kristykeimig3498]

@KeepinhFishSimple hey nice video! Just wanted to say if ppl don't want or have the equipment they really don't need the air pump. They will hatch out with just the salt/water/container... if you hatch them at room temperature it may take over 24 hours but they will hatch. And for ppl who only need small amounts it works since you get a continual hatch for a couple days....

[@simtalkayak]

Just a few points that might make your harvest that little bit better: 1: Try attaching a tiny air stone, to make the tumbling a little more gentle, whilst still keeping the current, it might boost your hatch rate a little. 2: Shine the torch at the top of the container to attract the harvest to the top, purge a few ml whilst the majority are at the top then, then harvest. you'll be getting rid of the waste and the capsules that you don't need, improving your water quality when you feed to your fry tanks. 3: Try feeding them for an additional day with yeast, they will grow and possibly be more attractive to your larger juvenile fish. :) Thank you for the videos. You are extremely inspirational.

[@thetruthserum2816]

^ I hatch in Nannochloropsis culture for point 3 (gut loading and BBS fuel)

[@DanCounihan]

Great video. I had an old air pump and have a 3D printer. So I just printed an attachment. Done. So much fun.

[@remydol1614]

Hi there. I'm watching from the Netherlands and we breed some fish to with brine shrimp But, i must give a little warning. We have here salt with iodine and that doesnt work to well with hatching brine shrimps. Look for sea salt without iodine 😉👍

[@NihilisticHatred]

Standard table salt is the same way in America, in case anyone sees this.

[@pauljanueland8444]

Takk!

[@thetruthserum2816]

Tip: Instead of using tap water, I use Nannochloropsis cultured marine green algae water to hatch with. That way the moment the BBS hatch, they instantly start gut loading with algae and growing. I use sea mix at 25 grams per liter to get 25 ppt salt water, microwave it, cool it, then inoculate with Nannochloropsis and place under grow lights with either a bubble tube or stir plate. Another tip is to transfer some of the hatched BBS to a dedicated Brine Shrimp grow out tank(s) that you keep adding Nannochloropsis and light to. If you let some grow to adults, then they will lay eggs, thus creating a large variety of sizes of BS to harvest and feed. This grow out tank can have Nannochloropsis and biofloc with a slow bubble airline; AKA your own Sea Monkey farm. Top up the tank with fresh water to keep the salinity stable. Sea Monkeys are pretty cool as feeder pets in their own right. Keep several cultures completely separated to prevent a crash, and your Nanno culture will last forever. Microwaving the Nanno water ensures no other algae or bacteria gets into your cultures. As your fry get larger, they appreciate having larger BS to consume as well...

[@finleyharris4731]

Hey Can You Do A Video On How To Make The Most Of A Single Fish Tank Money From Breeding Fish, Snails , And Shrimp I ( Like What fish Can You Breed In The Same Fish tank Together ) ECT ........

[@vikingaquarium8570]

That's a good idea.

[@kodstergames]

Great idea

[@tsl_nightrider3326]

Guppies and cherry shrimp are a great combo for breeding together!

[@bones1026]

@@tsl_nightrider3326 cherry shrimp will not successfully breed in a guppy tank because the guppies will most definitely eat the baby shrimp

[@TCG-Mert]

Try guppies , shrimp and bristlenose pleco’s. But... if you want to breed something in a large scale and want to make some money (do a spieces only tank) maybe you can try growing plants with fish 😁👍

[@monicamestas7566]

Super good video. Thx! One gal I saw said to add baking soda and use Himalayan salt. Clearly we don't need all that.

[@j0hnf_uk]

I bred a whole host of livebearers many years ago and had a similar set-up for hatching baby brine shrimp to the one you've got here. Old plastic bottles with an airstone in the caps, inverted with the bottoms cut off. Not quite as big as the ones you use, though, and I had to find a way of suspending them inside the aquarium in order for the temperature to stay consistent. I did splash out a bit and use eggs that had had their shells dissolved, which meant no eggshells to contend with, but I also used the regular variety. I also used water from the tank to mix with, what was called, 'tonic salt', that my local aquarium shop sold quite cheaply for a bag that lasted me months, that meant the eggs would hatch in 24 hours, guaranteed. I would have 2 set up in order to keep a constant supply. I also experimented with a round, dish-like hatchery but the yield wasn't anywhere near as good. I don't know how many guppies, platies, swordtails, sailfin mollies and others I bred over the years. I'd often take my excess to the local aquarium shops and swap them for food and plants!

[@MFCOOL83]

Awesome video. Ty for breaking down how you have yours setup and pointing out you don't need to go out and spend lots of money on fancy a setup to grow brine shrimp cuz for some it can be confusing and overwhelming when it's not. You're truly helping us to "Keep Fishing Simple" 😊👍

[@MamaSamIAm]

I get it keep fish simple

[@ChrisJohnsonCJs-Kitchen]

I love these "easiest way" videos. I have an infusoria kit started right now from that video and now I know how I'm going to provide brine shrimp too. Time to round up a few more supplies.

[@ardavo]

Your videos are the best! So glad I’ve discovered them. Thank you! So informative and easy to understand.

[@Dylan-ok6ft]

I have super soft (1 GH, 0 KH) tap water and found that salt alone was giving poor hatch rates, or rather the bbs would hatch and then die. I started adding 1/8 tsp baking soda per liter to bring up the pH/KH and started getting great bbs survival!

[@WeMustCoexist]

You’re cute you’re smart you love fish innovative that right there spells perfection so adorable

[@wedgwoodsworld4816]

Hey would you mind sharing the eBay link for those bottle lids please 👍🏼👍🏼

[@skyefrew7750]

did you find them???? im stuck!

[@adambeelman5100]

Tip. If you're feeding fry that are hanging on the surface, catch the baby brine in a coffee filter, and put them in fresh water. This keeps them from dropping straight to the bottom of the tank when you squirt them in.

[@Fishcentral]

Wow Nick this was video was a God send, i've always Shied away from Brian shrimp hatchery's. but because of this video I'm going to try one. thanks again Nick have a great day!

[@olov244]

lizard at 11:15. I couldn't get a good hatch rate at room temp for mine, I had to heat mine

[@Dylan-ok6ft]

I think he said his fish room stays at 25-26 C, which is considerably warmer than most peoples’ room temp! I need a heater to harvest in 24 hrs, too.

[@pelhamsaquatics]

Great, I just bought a ziss blender hatchery $45 US dollars last week. Ahhh timing is everything thanks nick.

[@didnthurt4077]

What do you do with brine shrimp that wont get fed in the course of 2 days? Do you freeze them?

[@chia_pet7121]

Would you comment on the effect of the salt, in the brine shrimp egg hatching, and how it relates to the health, or possible death, of the fry?

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

It doesn't. Fish don't mind a bit of salt, it's even used as a cure with certain conditions.

[@avishekroy6060]

Hi great video. One question how do you collect the brine shrimp when you are using a bottle method you talked about. I mean the protein shake bottle.

[@slinktus]

Great video mate. Have you got a link to the bottle caps you bought online? I cant seem to find them. Or what they are called as I may be searching in the wrong way.

[@sylus121]

You got a gecko behind your Aquarium at 11:15 😂

[@shahbaazmohammed9574]

Could you give us the link for the double bottle cap please :(

[@lumbago4199]

You don't need to ask for a subscribe YOU EARNED IT! Thank you for such great info/tutorial!

[@olmedoacosta]

I love your vids bro. Keep on doing this. Thanks for teaching us!

[@chia_pet7121]

For the brine shrimp bottles, have you tried painting the exterior black, and leave a few inches unpainted, (or some metric equivalent), so the brine shrimp naturally congregate to the bottom, unpainted part? You would also need a dark cap, (the cut off portion of the bottle would work), so they don't just go to the top light.

[@SueMyChin]

I think he forgets to mention that they need light to hatch so covering the bottle permanently is not an option but potentially a cover of some sort to use just priory to harvest could help

[@kidoctane]

Great informative video.....my question is - what / how to hatch small batches effectively ? I have nano tanks with relatively few fish

[@s.v484]

I think you can freeze them if you have extra. I’ve seen other fish keepers do that.

[@Lmetel]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6S5e5xngpmdaZo I use this method

[@Dylan-ok6ft]

I just add fewer brine shrimp eggs. Nick recommended 2 tsp eggs in 500-600 mL saltwater. I hatch 1/8 tsp daily to feed my fish. I use half in the morning feed, store the bbs in a small container in the fridge, then feed the second half in the evening. Live bbs stay good in the fridge up to 24hrs. You can also get a mini ice cube tray and fill with leftovers. My fish love frozen bbs almost as much as live.

[@markdecker2724]

Just a quick question. After hatching, how long do they live?

[@carolward8035]

Great video on how to hatch brine shrimp, I'm having trouble finding the bottle cap could you please let me know the exact name for it please.

[@Lazarusthefishboy]

Great vid Nick! Gonna try this with my bbs eggs. Had them for a while now and haven't opened them yet lol. Have a good one and love this method! 👍

[@AIHitsHub]

I’ve been working on the same type of brine system for a year now. I switched to a 1/4” drainage valve because It was taking 5 minutes drain the brine through the 1/8” tubing. I am also using an air stone through the top. Less air, more turbulence.

[@NefariousSpineLizard]

Hello please what is the cap you are using for the bottle? I have no idea where to find the one he is using!!!

[@ranjanty]

Thanks for sharing, I only have 4 tanks. Will the brine shrimp eggs last for a year in the fridge? Your system looks pretty easy for beginners like me. Can they be raised in cold water or should it be room temperature?

[@sandrakay26]

Hi i really like this video but are you able to add the items needed for the bottle in the description? Im just starting to look into breeding. Also how long after hatching is the brine good for in room temp?

[@choilam4984]

Searching bottle cap double end has no match. Try this DIY Reactor Aquarium Co2 System Brine Shrimp Hatchery Kit Plastic Cap. I'm from UK and this seems to be it. Sorry I can't give link.

[@yellow2213]

So you don't need to use a heater and iodized salt works?

[@harryfp1494]

I have been hatching mine out every day for mi guppy fry and man what a difference it’s made to this last batch of fry . There bellies are always full and the growth rate is wiled in comparison

[@brendancordina8748]

Great video, thanks. Would you have a link to the screw cap with the two ports please?

[@xanthipposs]

a link to the bottle cap splitter would be nice

[@DanielNelson]

This

[@stephl6089]

CO2 bottle caps has worked for me

[@subodhmunge9602]

Hey Dud Great video very useful for hobbyists..how many hrs lighting needed to hatch the BBS eggs..request response asap

[@cyndifalk]

Always learn something new - and entertaining too! Thanks for showing us your setup 🙂

[@mrpaddy999888]

hey mate love the videos just wondering if in the future youd be able to make a video on all those additives you can see around 8:00 like the melafix and seachem replenish, just wondering what you use them for etc. Thanks for all the tips!

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

If google doesn't help you understand what those are, he won't either

[@reignshine1863]

Hey so you never have any casualties from impaction from feeding the leftover eggs/eggshells? I spend so much time separating the bbs from the eggs so my fry won't die because other people swear it causes impaction

[@dreamrides6288]

I have the same question

[@reignshine1863]

In the video he says he doesn’t worry about it. I decided to try it out with my 3 week old angelfish fry. So far so good. But for younger fry I feel like it’s too risky.

[@loripierce9547]

It would be great if you would add links to buy exactly what your using please. Thanks Lori

[@thefoxt6556]

What about the salt in with brine shrimp won't that have a negative effect on plants, water etc

[@AndrewFishman]

Eventually, as it builds in concentration, yes.

[@lakeshiamills1454]

Great video! I'm still figuring out the best system for my tiny fish room but so far I've had pretty good hatch rates on the baby brine shrimp. One question for you though what air pump are you using that's able to run that amount of tanks?

[@AndrewFishman]

Use of a high volume air blower, 15 mm pipes and outlets off these with regulator valves make it possible to run huge numbers of appliances from a single blower. If you find pressure dropping or hard to regulate near the end of the system, add another blower to the other end and you will never run short of air again.

[@emajeanwold532]

At what age can you reintroduce the angelfish fry back to parent’s tank??

[@jeffb5785]

Where did you get the bottle caps with two outlets ?

[@skyefrew7750]

im looking too :(

[@jeffb5785]

@@skyefrew7750 I didn't get an answer about the bottle caps, some KZbin people do answer questions

[@skyefrew7750]

@@jeffb5785 i found them and ordered i put a link up but cant see my comment i put up yesterday so maybe it got removed

[@jeffb5785]

@@skyefrew7750 Thank you for your response, maybe that little rascal is afraid we will buy them all.

[@xxwarpigsxx1546]

Do you worry about water temp. If so how do you handle it. Ive read water temp is very important and should ideally bet 80-82f

[@indyhobby3726]

At 11:16 you can see a lizard hiding in your fish room

[@Aquaticangels]

After they hatch how long do they live ? How long can one batch be used to feed your fish kinda thing ? Or do you just hatch what you need ?

[@cooper4535]

Great video, i would be a little concerned about saying table salt, because of the iodine, but other than that i learned a bunch.

[@thicmybic]

It's my first time. I'm using a top fin 5gal betta tank with an air stone. Will this work?

[@deancrossman7044]

This may sound stupid to a lot of you guys but I’m new to all this and I was just wondering how you keep the temperature of the water to around 27 degrees?

[@johnmoore1809]

If I use a container like you said, how do I get the liquid gold out from the bottom?

[@alexissvetrev]

How do you keep it warm though? Mines in tge basement and without element its around 21 degrees

[@bigyan2334]

Hey what about the temp requirement. Its pretty cold where i am. Do i need a heater ot tank lamp at certaon distance

[@robmcguire963]

great video! where did you find those bottle attachments? what are they called, i looked but dont see hem on ebay or amazon but im prob not wording it right, thank you

[@ThienNguyen-og7wt]

1:48 I miss her again

[@jford8545]

I thought the water temp had to be about 28degrees? Is the room you are in really warm? Just curious, I’ve tried hatching them once before but with a lamp pointed out the bottle to keep it warm. Maybe I don’t need that?

[@katalinacastanares4602]

You don't really. It just takes a bit longer with lower temps. I no longer use heat/lamp, (unless I need them to hatch sooner, of course.) Because I don't have a ton of fish that require bbs, I simply use a tall deli cup sitting on the counter without an air stone or heat source to hatch the bbs, and just suck them out with a pipette as needed to feed. I only bring out my hatchery and do the whole process when I have large or several batches of fry.

[@AndrewFishman]

28 is hugely excessive. 18 - 22 is about right for a majority hatch rate.

[@gabrielmagalhaes3893]

Dude, just stumbled upon your videos and they are pretty educational! Keep it up, I will try and breed some Melanotaenia Papuae with the tips you give out.

[@luislopez-zumaya7947]

Everyone else over complicated it !! Thank you !!!!!! Now I get it 😂

[@kidoy1chicago452]

Great video. U make it simple and affodable. Keep up the great work!

[@tomwnichols]

Just what I needed to see. I bought the San Fransisco kit but was wondering about how meticulous you need to be. Guys at my local aquarium club were saying what you did- just salt and water- no big deal- good to know!!!

[@FishAddict1]

This is awesome. Having a hard time finding the cap on eBay with the two ports

[@skyefrew7750]

same! no idea what its called

[@karinmc3964]

Same, watching 👀 ✌️

[@stephl6089]

CO2 bottle caps!

[@TheApollo57]

How much do u actually feed the small fish? Two syringes full? I have a 48 litre tank

[@hellozzh]

very informative video, I'm a little concern about put salt water with brine shrimp direct inside the tank as I use some nano 20-30L tanks all with a lot of cherry shrimp, they seems friendly live together with some baby fish, but I'm afraid that if I put salt water brine shrimp everyday into my nano tanks, the fresh water probably gonna to change to light salt water, is salt safe for cherry shrimps?

[@finleyharris4731]

Hey Can You Do A Video On How To Breed Discus Fish

[@andrescontrerasvargas5865]

nice video! I'm trying to hatch brine shrimp these days, do you think its possible to grow a fish in all stages with only this food? I want to have Rachovi killifish but I'm a little bit concerned about live food

[@Metal36938]

I’m assuming it would but I’d rather ask to be sure lol would aquarium salt work to?

[@KevinWright-tk2il]

Hi I only have 2 tanks. 2 foot long and 15" high, as I don't have room for more, how much do I make ? and how long will it last before it goes bad, would it be best to make the Brine shrimp and freeze it ? I love your channel so much, I live in the UK and its good to see stuff from around the world. any help from you would be so nice, thank you from Kev in England

[@AndrewFishman]

How long is a piece of string. The tank size is largely irrelevant. How many, what size and what species of fish are you keeping are the relevant information required. You could have a 2 foot tank with a single siames fighter in it, of a breeding colony of Neolamprologus. Very different requirements for each situation.

[@bigpickles]

Nice. What do you use on the end of your main airline system to avoid over pressure?

[@adzwhite89]

G'Day Nick, what ML size pipettes do you use?

[@svenabend360]

Subscribed! Really enjoying your content mate. Your straight to the point, informative, clearly spoken style of videos are really great.

[@deepcrows]

Is it worth it to prepare brine shrimp if you only have one tank or is that something you’d save until you have a bunch of tanks?

[@TheNellehFox]

How would one go about finding that double line cap you use?

[@davidjeanmichel8358]

you can use a neodim magnet for separate shells from brineshrimps

[@ajayr7319]

I tried the same thing you mentioned. However my BBS are not settling in the bottom. Do you have any guidance around that? I tried attracting them to the light but failed

[@michelleroy2444]

How long do they last for do you have to feed them all within a few days?

[@66bigbuds]

My young medaka are almost as thick as they are long. Love the baby brine. I need to find a way to heat them up, as I keep the ac at 70, and none of my tanks are heated.

[@marksandland208]

Same comment as someone else above . Great content, but can’t find the bottle top things on eBay or Amazon. Can you post a link or tell us what to search for. Cheers. Loving your vids.

[@FinsAndFlames2023]

What salt is that ? 7$ for full bag(approx5-10kg ) is it ?? Where can I get it .. and is it okay to use that in aquariums too

[@kuntidaronnarongsenee3114]

Hi I just get the brine shrimp for my betta I do as you do but none of them hatch and it 36 hour wait already. Do you have any suggestions? Is temperature involve as Melbourne is about 9 degree

[@LovePreet-jr6pu]

Table salt is that we use in cooking pls answer 🙏🏻

[@thetruthserum2816]

Cool content! I am wondering if it would make more sense if feeding larger fish to actually raise the BB shrimp into a much larger adult brine shrimp, such that one could use much less eggs per feeding, and gut load the shrimp with live Spirulina or other marine algae. It seems to make sense to feed Baby Brine shrimp to fry because of their small size, but seems to be less ideal for adults. I also wonder if turning off the tank's filter during the feeding cycle would allow the shrimp to stay suspended in the water column longer. I assume why many rinse their shrimp is to liberate to 30g/L salt before putting in their tank, with smaller nano tanks being affected more than larger ones. Daphnia magna also seem to be an excellent choice when combined with a live algae like chlorella or other freshwater strains.

[@WillxgGaming]

Hey Nick love your vids, at the moment i have covid. In bed watching your vids. I also have a fish room in the house, i breed lots of expensive bettas, anyway thanks for your vids

[@djcowboyjames]

After hatching out the brine shrimp after refrigerating I've noticed the next day some are dead the dead ones won't hurt my fry will they?

[@Pricelistsell]

Nice job - I just ordered a hatchery from amazon - could you do a product review on different systems?

[@dimitrijekrstic7567]

Why? There's literally no reason to. He gave you all the info you need lmao

[@byronguaman1197]

Thank you for the Information. This video actually made it wayyyy easier to understand than other videos thanks a lot 👍

[@glenelkenfarm5577]

Will the salt water bother my mystery snails? And does light matter?

[@chatterbox2989]

How could you harvest, the brine shrimp from a protein container please 🙏