{"product_id":"ocean-star-international-osi-brine-shrimp-eggs-16-oz","title":"Ocean Star International (O.S.I.) Brine Shrimp Eggs, 16 oz","description":"Brine Shrimp Eggs (Artemia Cysts) are harvested from salt concentrative ponds or salt lakes. Nauplii hatched from the cysts provide one of Nature's finest, nutritious foods for tiny shrimp and fish. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHatching Instructions: \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eHatching tank: Use a clear plastic or glass bottle for small quantities. For Larger quantities use a 10-55 gal. (38-208 L) fiberglass tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eUse clean seawater or artificial saltwater with a specific gravity of 1.01 to 1.02.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe optimum pH is 7.5-8.5. If necessary, add an alkaline solution made from soda ash or sodium sulfate to raise the pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eDuring hatching, use sufficient aeration to keep all eggs in circulation at all times. Pump the air through an airstone to get a smooth flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe optimum hatching temperature is 82-86 °F (28-30 °C).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMost hatching will occur after 20-36 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eTo harvest, remove the air supply and wait 10-15 minutes. The nauplii will school on the bottom. Siphon them into a fine mesh net by using a plastic tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eStore cysts in a cool, dry place. For maximum preservation cysts can be frozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"VASCAAquariumSupply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42621099114581,"sku":"ROS00116","price":58.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2626\/2101\/files\/OS00116-2.jpg?v=1781987048","url":"https:\/\/vascaaquariumsupply.com\/products\/ocean-star-international-osi-brine-shrimp-eggs-16-oz","provider":"VASCAAquariumSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}