| Enough Light? |
A simple fluorescent lamp will provide enough light to attain optimal hatch. Light needs to be constant for the duration of the hatch. |
| Enough Aeration? |
This will depend on how many tanks you are running. Smaller applications can get by with a simple compressor or small blower.
Call, fax or email for larger applications. |
| Constant Temperature? |
Immersion heaters with a thermostat is necessary in order to keep a constant temperature of 82 degrees F (28 deg. C).
Call, fax or email
for larger applications. |
| Water Quality? |
For smaller applications, use tap water with sea salt (ie: Instant Ocean). Dilute to 20-35ppt. Use a refractometer or hydrometer (1.016-1.025) to measure salinity levels. Larger applications using seawater require filtration
systems.
Call, fax or email for larger applications. |
| pH |
pH levels should remain at pH8 |
| Storage |
The longer you hold Artemia on the shelf, the greater the chance the hatch may diminish. Even Artemia kept under cool, dry conditions will begin to vary its hatch within +/- 3 to 5% over the course of 6-12 months. For long term storage, we highly recommend freezer storage. We cannot guarantee hatch results for Artemia kept under less than optimal
conditions. |
