{"product_id":"ziss-artemia-blender-brine-shrimp-hatchery","title":"Ziss Artemia Blender Brine Shrimp Hatchery | ZH-700 or ZH-2000 for Live Baby Brine Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#F5F5F5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online and we will have it waiting for you at the counter.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZiss Artemia Blender\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clear, air-powered hatchery for raising live baby brine shrimp (\u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e nauplii) at home. Baby brine shrimp are the classic first food for fish fry, a favorite treat for small fish, and a great feed for corals and filter feeders. It comes in two sizes: the compact \u003cstrong\u003eZH-700\u003c\/strong\u003e (700 mL) and the larger \u003cstrong\u003eZH-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 L). Find eggs, salt and air supplies in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/live-food\"\u003eLive Food \u0026amp; Hatcheries\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear body.\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch the hatch happen and see at a glance when the shrimp are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision bottom valve.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drain off the baby brine shrimp and leave most of the shells and unhatched eggs behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-powered.\u003c\/strong\u003e An air stone keeps the eggs tumbling. No motor to fail, and it runs on any small aquarium air pump (sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeater-ready lid.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lid has a recess for a small heater or thermometer, so you can hold the water at hatching temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater keepers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The hatching water is always salted, but the shrimp feed freshwater fry, marine fish and corals alike.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#F5F5F5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall: ZH-700\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge: ZH-2000\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e700 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine salt per batch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 teaspoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 tablespoons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEggs per batch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 1 teaspoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 1 tablespoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHatchery, lid, stand with adjustable bracket, air stone, bottom release valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHatchery with handle, lid, stand with 2 height extenders, built-in thermometer (°C), air stone, rigid airline, air valve, bottom release valve, feeding pipette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eA tank or two of fry, or a nano reef\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeveral fry tanks, bigger fish, or daily feeding\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the hatchery to about 1 inch from the top with water. If your tap water contains chloramine, treat it first with a dechlorinator such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-complete-water-conditioner\"\u003eFritz Complete\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd marine salt: 2 teaspoons in the ZH-700, or 2 tablespoons in the ZH-2000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd brine shrimp eggs: up to 1 teaspoon in the ZH-700, or up to 1 tablespoon in the ZH-2000.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect your air pump so the eggs keep moving, and keep the water at 75 to 80°F. Most eggs hatch in 24 to 36 hours, and longer in a cooler room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo harvest, switch off the air and give it a few minutes to settle. Shine a light near the bottom spout to draw the shrimp down, then open the valve into a fine net or sieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the shrimp in fresh water before feeding, especially to freshwater fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween batches, scrub the hatchery and lid with hot water. Do not use soap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eZiss Aqua\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eZH-700 (Small, 700 mL) and ZH-2000 (Large, 2 L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBaby brine shrimp (\u003cem\u003eArtemia\u003c\/em\u003e nauplii)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAir pump required, not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNot included. The lid fits a small heater.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatching temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e75 to 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatch time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e24 to 36 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZH-2000 size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4.7 x 6.7 x 10.75 in (15 x 17 x 27.3 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #DDD;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIn-store pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEggs: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/brs-brine-shrimp-eggs\"\u003eBulk Reef Supply Brine Shrimp Eggs 1.75 oz\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-brine-shrimp-eggs-6g\"\u003eSFBB Brine Shrimp Eggs 6g\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquarium-co-op-brine-shrimp-eggs\"\u003eAquarium Co-Op Brine Shrimp Eggs\u003c\/a\u003e (in store)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-hatch-mix-3-pack\"\u003eSFBB Brine Shrimp Hatch Mix\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/instant-ocean-sea-salt-mix\"\u003eInstant Ocean Sea Salt Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/marina-air-pumps\"\u003eMarina Air Pumps\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lees-airline\"\u003eLee's Standard Airline Tubing\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-airline-check-valves-2-pack-aquarium-air-pump\"\u003eHikari Airline Check Valves\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo time to hatch? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-bio-pure-frozen-baby-brine-shrimp\"\u003eHikari Bio-Pure Frozen Baby Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e is a good backup.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an air pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It isn't included, but any small aquarium air pump will run it. Add a check valve on the airline so water can't siphon back into the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot always. At 75 to 80°F most eggs hatch in about a day. In a cooler room they hatch more slowly, and the lid has room for a small heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed baby brine shrimp to freshwater fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They're a go-to first food for livebearer, betta, killifish and cichlid fry. Rinse them in fresh water first so you don't add the hatching salt to your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall or Large?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick the ZH-700 for a tank or two of fry or a nano reef. Pick the ZH-2000 if you're feeding several tanks, bigger fish, or want enough for daily feedings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Ziss","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48885007188187,"sku":"TM-700","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48885007220955,"sku":"TM-2000+","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0ce25d93-c4ad-4254-9e96-258371fad604.jpg?v=1781695061","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ziss-artemia-blender-brine-shrimp-hatchery","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}