{"product_id":"sfbb-brine-shrimp-hatchery-kit","title":"SFBB Brine Shrimp Hatchery Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow your own live baby brine shrimp at home.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SFBB Brine Shrimp Hatchery Kit is an easy, low-cost way to raise the best first food for fish fry. The kit includes the hatchery base and three packets of Hatch Mix; just add a 2-liter soda bottle, an air pump, and water. Within about a day you will have a fresh batch of protein-rich baby brine shrimp for your fry and small fish. Keep it stocked with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-hatch-mix-3-pack\"\u003eHatch Mix\u003c\/a\u003e refills, or step up to the self-separating \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-shrimpery\"\u003eShrimpery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Hatch Your Own\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive baby brine shrimp are the gold-standard first food for fish fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReuses a common 2-liter soda bottle, so it is inexpensive and easy to run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with 3 Hatch Mix packets to get you started right away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great hands-on project and classroom demonstration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh baby brine shrimp on demand, far cheaper than buying frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHatchery base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 packets of Hatch Mix (brine shrimp eggs plus salt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou supply: a clean 2-liter soda bottle, an air pump with airline, and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvert a clean 2-liter soda bottle into the base and add water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd one Hatch Mix packet and run gentle aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it warm, 80 to 82 F; baby brine shrimp hatch in 24 to 36 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the air, let the shells settle, and harvest the shrimp from the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSan Francisco Bay Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBrine shrimp hatchery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBase plus 3 Hatch Mix packets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eYou add\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2-liter bottle, air pump, water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLive baby brine shrimp in 24 to 36 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater fry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eDesigned to hatch fish food or as an educational tool. Not intended to raise shrimp to adult size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-hatch-mix-3-pack\"\u003eSFBB Hatch Mix\u003c\/a\u003e refills and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-brine-shrimp-eggs-6g\"\u003eSFBB Brine Shrimp Eggs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-shrimpery\"\u003eSFBB Shrimpery\u003c\/a\u003e for a self-contained option that separates the shrimp for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-instant-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Instant Baby Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e for a no-hatch alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I need to supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA clean 2-liter soda bottle, a small air pump with airline, and water. The eggs and salt come in the included Hatch Mix packets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it hatch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBaby brine shrimp typically hatch in 24 to 36 hours at 80 to 82 F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater fry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. Baby brine shrimp are a universal first food for fresh and marine fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get refills?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestock with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-hatch-mix-3-pack\"\u003eSFBB Hatch Mix\u003c\/a\u003e 3-packs or plain \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-brine-shrimp-eggs-6g\"\u003eBrine Shrimp Eggs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SFBB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48194834333915,"sku":"66190","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_cc98ee9a-a87c-4fdc-b625-6c5aca7db367.png?v=1769532832","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-brine-shrimp-hatchery-kit","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}