Artemia Cysts (Brine Shrimp Eggs)

Elevate your aquatic feeding strategy with Biotech Aquatica's premium selection of Artemia cysts. We offer two distinct, high-quality strains – San Francisco Bay (SFB) and Tibetan Red – each providing unique advantages to meet the diverse nutritional needs of your fish and invertebrate larvae, juveniles, and even adult aquatic species. Choose the perfect live feed to optimize growth, health, and vitality in your aquatic ecosystem. 

1. Premium San Francisco Bay (SFB) Artemia Cysts:

• Optimal Small Nauplii Size: Hatching at approximately 400-500 microns, these nauplii are perfectly suited for the tiny mouths of delicate, newly hatched fry and the earliest larval stages, minimizing feeding stress and maximizing ingestion.
• Superior Natural HUFA Profile: Prized by serious aquarists for their generally higher Highly Unsaturated Fatty Acid (HUFA) value, providing a crucial nutritional boost for developing larvae right from the start.
• Consistent & Clean Hatch: Renowned for reliable high hatch rates with excellent separation of nauplii from unhatched cysts and shells, ensuring a clean and contaminant-free feed.
• Globally Valued & Limited: Representing only a tiny portion of worldwide Artemia cyst harvests, these premium cysts are a rare and valuable commodity, highly sought after by discerning aquarists.

2. Premium Tibetan Red Artemia Cysts:

• Giant Nauplii Size: Hatching at approximately 500-600 microns, these nauplii are 4-5 times larger than standard Artemia. This makes them an absolute favourite for even larger fish and invertebrates, offering a substantial and irresistible meal.
• Low-Temperature Hatching Advantage: Experience amazing hatch rates at lower temperatures (21-25°C). This significant benefit means you often don't need to struggle with a heater in your hatching kit year-round, offering convenience and energy savings.
• Robust & Resilient: Sourced from the vast salt lake Namtso in Tibet, these Artemia are known for their hardiness and adaptability once hatched.
• High Yield: Despite their larger size and lower temperature requirement, these cysts deliver consistent and abundant live food.

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Optimal Hatching Conditions:

While each strain has its unique characteristics, both benefit from consistent water quality and aeration. Here are the optimal conditions for achieving the best results with your Biotech Aquatica Artemia cysts:

Common Conditions for Both Strains:

• Salinity: Prepare saltwater at 30-35 parts per thousand (ppt), equivalent to a specific gravity of 1.022-1.026. Always use high-quality synthetic sea salt mixed with dechlorinated fresh water.
• pH: Aim for a pH range of 7.5-8.5.
• Aeration: Provide vigorous aeration using an air stone to keep cysts suspended and ensure adequate oxygenation throughout the hatching process.
• Cyst Density: A general guideline is 1-2 grams of cysts per liter of water. Avoid overcrowding the hatching vessel.
• Lighting: Provide continuous, strong illumination (e.g., a fluorescent light or LED) directly above the hatching cone. This helps stimulate hatching.

Strain-Specific Conditions:

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Nutritional Enrichment: Elevate Your Live Feed with SELCON

While newly hatched Artemia nauplii are a good source of protein, their nutritional value, particularly their content of highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) like DHA and EPA, can be limited. For unparalleled growth, health, and vibrant coloration of your aquatic organisms, especially marine fish and invertebrates, enrichment is crucial.

Biotech Aquatica strongly recommends enriching your newly hatched Artemia nauplii with SELCON by American Marine . Widely recognized as the original and still the best HUFA enrichment product, SELCON provides a concentrated blend of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and amino acids that dramatically boost the nutritional profile of your Artemia.

By enriching your Artemia with SELCON, you transform a good live feed into an exceptional one, providing your aquatic livestock with the complete nutrition they need to thrive.

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Beyond Hatching: Grow Your Own Live Food Colony!

Did you know you can grow your newly hatched Artemia nauplii into larger juveniles and adults, creating a continuous, self-sustaining live food source? This can provide even more substantial and nutritious meals for your aquatic inhabitants. Learn how with our comprehensive guide: Ongrowing Artemia: A Simple Guide .

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Why Choose Biotech Aquatica?

At Biotech Aquatica (BTA), we are committed to providing premium aquaculture and aquarium solutions. Our expertise in water systems, environmental conditions, and nutritional science ensures that you receive only the highest quality products, backed by strategic foresight and meticulous attention to detail.