{"product_id":"aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs","title":"Aquarium Co-Op Brine Shrimp Eggs","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E8F5E9;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold in-store only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not available for online purchase.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHatch your own live food at home with \u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Co-Op Brine Shrimp Eggs:\u003c\/strong\u003e premium-grade \u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e cysts selected for high hatch rates and fast, consistent results. Live baby brine shrimp (BBS) are the gold-standard first food for fish fry, picky eaters, and reef inverts, packed with natural fats, protein, and movement that triggers a feeding response in even the most stubborn fish. A single can goes a long way: a tiny pinch produces thousands of nauplii. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food \u0026amp; nutrition collection\u003c\/a\u003e for pellets, flakes, frozen, and live options to round out your feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Hobbyists Choose Aquarium Co-Op Eggs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh hatch rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e premium-grade cysts deliver dense, healthy nauplii.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal first food:\u003c\/strong\u003e perfect for fry of bettas, killifish, cichlids, livebearers, tetras, angelfish, discus, gouramis, and saltwater clownfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrine-rich nutrition:\u003c\/strong\u003e newly hatched nauplii are loaded with yolk-sac lipids and amino acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriggers picky eaters:\u003c\/strong\u003e the swimming motion entices wild-caught and finicky fish that snub dry food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed for freshness:\u003c\/strong\u003e resealable container keeps eggs viable in the fridge for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHatching Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix saltwater:\u003c\/strong\u003e dissolve 1–2 tablespoons of non-iodized aquarium salt per quart of dechlorinated water in a clean 2-liter bottle or hatchery jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd eggs:\u003c\/strong\u003e sprinkle ¼–½ teaspoon of eggs into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerate:\u003c\/strong\u003e drop an airstone or open airline to the bottom and run a constant, vigorous stream of bubbles for 24–36 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e hold the water between 78–82°F for fastest, most reliable hatching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e shut off the air, let the hatch settle 5–10 minutes, empty shells float, unhatched eggs sink, and the bright orange nauplii gather near the bottom or toward a light source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse \u0026amp; feed:\u003c\/strong\u003e siphon the nauplii through a fine brine shrimp net, rinse briefly with fresh water, and feed to fry 1–2 times daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.92em;color:#555;margin-top:4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e always rinse harvested nauplii before adding to freshwater tanks to avoid raising salinity, especially in fry-raising tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E8F5E9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;text-align:left;\"\u003eApprox. Hatches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003eTrying live BBS for the first time, single small fry batch, occasional treat feeder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e~40–60 small daily hatches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003eActive breeders, multi-fry rooms, clownfish \u0026amp; reef pod culturers, anyone hatching daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:8px;\"\u003e~400–600 small daily hatches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;width:38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. (brine shrimp) cysts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDry cysts (eggs), requires hatching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 g \u0026amp; 100 g resealable canisters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater \u0026amp; saltwater fry, juveniles, bettas, killifish, clownfish, reef inverts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatch Water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1–2 tbsp aquarium salt per quart, 78–82°F, vigorous aeration, 24–36 hrs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSealed, refrigerated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #A5D6A7;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brs-brine-shrimp-hatchery\"\u003eBrine Shrimp Hatchery Kit\u003c\/a\u003e, the easy way to hatch a steady supply at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulk-reef-supply-brine-shrimp-hatchery-eggs-bundle\"\u003eBRS Brine Shrimp Hatchery \u0026amp; Eggs Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e, start-to-finish kit if you don't already own a hatchery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-artemia-brine-shrimp-live-nauplii\"\u003eBulldawg Live Brine Shrimp Nauplii\u003c\/a\u003e, already-hatched live brine when you don't want to wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nutramar-tigrio-live-copepods-4oz-saltwater-reef-food\"\u003eNutramar Tigrio Live Copepods\u003c\/a\u003e, great companion live food for reef fry \u0026amp; mandarins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eBrowse all fish food \u0026amp; nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1B5E20;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special hatchery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo, a clean 2-liter bottle, an airline with no airstone (or a coarse one), and aquarium salt will do the job. A purpose-built hatchery just makes the process cleaner and easier to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do unhatched eggs last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStored sealed in the fridge, hatch rate stays strong for 6–12 months. Keep them dry and away from humidity for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed baby brine to adult fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAbsolutely. Adult killifish, small tetras, bettas, gouramis, and clownfish love live nauplii as a conditioning food before breeding. Larger fish do better with adult brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe eggs hatch in salt water, but rinsed nauplii can be fed to any freshwater or saltwater fish. 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