#brineshrimphatchery #easybrineshrimphatchery #hobbyartemia Looking at this brine shrimp hatchery from Hobby which makes hatching brine shrimp very very easy. If you want to get in contact you can email me at: emaildkf@gmail.com
got it about a week ago, was not aware of these until i stumbled upon it in one of the aquarium shops in my area, didn't open it yet i will give it ago and see how it compares to the DIY as i'm still using the air stone method and a plastic water bottle old school.
You won't get anywhere near the amount you do with the DIY version so not ideal for breeders, etc but a nice option for the casual hobbyist that just wants to feed some BBS. Hope you enjoy it anyway.
I've been air pump bubbling in a tall glass jar with a light up until now, this looks so much better and easier. Setting up a light and an air pump has always been such a hassle. Don't know how I missed this video. Great review Daniel and a super little product!!
I have one too, but mine didn't come with a salt mix, I just use non iodized sea salt. I think I like that better because I warm up a little water and then add 3 teaspoons while it's still in the cup, then I can stir it in real easy, pour it in and top up to the line with a little more water. I get it to wherever it's gonna sit so I don't have to move it, moving it will slosh some eggs into the basket, and add 3 scoops. For anyone new, adding extra will hurt your yeild, what I've found anyway. The temps are important too, I just open the vent in my room and keep it warm in there. It seemed a little expensive when I bought it, but a big part of the price is the eggs it includes, anyone thinking about this definitely GET IT! It rules! So easy and there's nothing better you can feed your fish, will get them some better color right away!
Some real good tips and feedback you added there, thank you. I didn't get the mix with it either, I had to grab that separately but I'll definately experiment with it and come up with some different ways of playing with it like you have. Great little toys though aren't they? I just love that they can be very simple but effective for the casual hobbyist but more experienced fish keepers can tinker with them and still get some added interest out of them too. Great little toys for producing a food source that is so good for our fish.
Just bought this due to your video, I do realise it’s 4 years old. Was hard to find one in Australia, first one I ordered via Amazon in Germany, never arrived, so I got a refund and ordered the only other one on Amazon via the UK, and it arrived today, I just set it up! I bought one of those betta heaters, that are designed to sit a fish bowl on top of, so hopefully it works well enough, and doesn’t get too hot. Will see how it goes. Was using DIY bottle, but for some reason, I wasn’t get much of a harvest lately and way too many shells were ending up in my tank, so looked for a better way and this seems to be it!
Great Video brother, Ive been researching these hatcheries for the last 5 weeks...I even emailed Jehmco and their customer service sucks and I wasn't sure I wanted to spend $52 on the one at brine shrimp direct...glad this one works well...
Thanks very much homes. You may be able to harvest more at a time with those Jehmco ones but for me they're a bit more involved so for your average fish hobbyist just looking for a few at a time I feel like these are ideal. Plus they're a little more discrete and tidier than the larger setups so if space or shared living arrangements is a factor they get another wee point there too. I got mine from Amazon by the way bud.
I purchased this disk from Brine Shrimp Direct and my sample of cysts that I got were seperate. I feel this makes a huge difference in the use of the disk for small fry that might choke on the cyst shells. I mix up the water first within the container with my own mix that I have tinkered with, then gently place the eggs in the outermost ring. No shells whatsoever! It's awesome and this is all my killi fry will eat so I'm constantly using it. It's held up real well, I love it. Great choice!
They're great aren't they? I made a mistake setting it up and moving it. That's how the cycsts made it into the centre. I learned my lesson from that. Now I place it where it is going to sit before adding the cysts and eggs mix which works fine. The way you do it is another step up and sounds the perfect method though. Perfect food for your Killifish fry. I bet you are breeding some beautiful fish. Hopefully you'll show them on your channel at some stage, I'd love to see them at some point.
Don't buy the salt/egg combos - super waste of money. Mix 1 tbsp salt (25 grams) with the bicarb pinch and shake in a one liter water bottle for the hatching solution. Buy good quality eggs and follow the directions. For a really good harvest, place a bright light over the center net for an hour or so. And no, DON'T JOSTLE THE UNIT or you get eggs shells in the batch. Cool product!
Yes you are right that will be more cost effective and possibly offer greater yeild. I try to aim my videos at the average fish keeper so I to make it as easy as possible for everybody but your suggestion will definitely be useful to those confident enough to take that further step. Thank you.
Thanks very much Manini. I know it's brilliant right? Doesn't give quite the yeild of some DIY versions but we could always run two or three if we need more baby Brine Shrimp and we're not having to run an air pump and light for it. Looks better too. I think it's a genius wee invention.
Daniel Keeping Fish the form factor and cleanliness is superb! For my few fish it’s ideal. I get about 3 days of hatching with fairly consistent yields (day 2 being the highest yield). Big fan of your channel. The vibe is very reminiscent of Mr. Attenborough’s works. Thanks & Aloha from Hawaii!
@@maniniscapes1936 oh wow, haha, don't think I've ever had a compliment like that. Thank you so much. I notice you have a few videos I've missed. I do try to keep on top of uploads from channels I subscribe to but I am working quite a lot at the moment so some are slipping by depending what time of day here they are launched. I'll check back on them. Yeah I don't have many fish that require baby brine and I culture micro worms also so this hatchery is perfect for me too. Such a simple and neat idea.
Great video mate, I went out and bought one of these and it performs amazingly! I use it for my betta fry and they seem to love it and are growing way faster!
Mine has just arrived and all set up for my first batch. Unfortunately I've no where warm to keep it, but my extension is still 20⁰, so fingers crossed. Thanks for the video, the only one I could fine using the hobby pre mixed stuff!
Oh hey no worries. The room I keep mine in isn't too warm and actually cold over night. Think it helps a wee bit keeping it on top of a heated tank. Hope it's working out for you and you're enjoying it.
@@leeandmandybattersby5958 hahahaha... To be honest I didn't know I wanted it either. I was just looking into buying the eggs when I stumbled across it. Glad I did though.
Hi Daniel. How are you SIr? That was awesome, I really enjoyed watching the whole video. Funny thing is, I just watched a video of a D.I.Y Bottle Brine Shrimp Hatchery. #Gave the video the #First 👍! That's true, it blends in with the Aquarium, and like you said, it looks like an Ornament. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a nice evening and a great weekend Sir.
Haha, was it Jese from HC Aqua's video? Was just chatting to him about that. Couldn't have predicted both of us putting out similar videos just a couple of hours apart but thankfully they were both very different. Thanks for the nice feedback and comments bud. Hope you are well also mate.
@@DanielKeepingFish Yes it was. I knew you would have guessed that, I just had this feeling that you knew exactly. True they are both very different videos. My pleasure. Thank you very much.
@@thirstyrabbittanks2u191 they are bud. Going to need to thin the plants out a bit to see them a wee bit more I think. Aye it's such an easy way of hatching baby brine shrimp. Works great mate.
Hi Daniel... You must leave a link so I can get one. It's so cool and looks so much neater and easier than the old bottle stand thingy! Love it!! They would be thrilled to have you as spokesman. You did a professional job!! Stay well
Ah thanks for that Deb, made me feel dead good about it. The link I have would be for the UK so probably no good for you. I got mine from Amazon though if that's any use.
Nice video. I thought about getting one of these last year. I read somewhere that putting a reptile heat mat underneath the container is a good tip and the harvest was excellent due to the warrth.
I'm really impressed with it. It doesn't make the volume that the DIY version with upturned bottles, air lines and a lamp can but it's a lot more energy efficient, neater and less complicated.
@@highlandsgirl3920 yeah I bet that would help. I'm trying to do it without plugging anything else in to be as energy efficient as I can. I do try to be as careful as I can in terms of being environmentally aware. Placing it on a warm tank seemed to work well. Any warm spot in the home which still allows some light to attract the shrimp to the centre will probably do as well but it would be interesting to see if a dedicated heat source like a heat mat as you suggested would make a difference.
Great review,I was debating the faffy usual air pump tubing bottle scenario,until I saw your review and I have ordered this with the mixed Brine Shrimp eggs /salt,and I can place on top of aquarium as you have,my house is on the cool side.Thanks a lot. ps good tips regarding bi carb of soda for pH buffer.and using mineral water.
Thanks very much Bri. I'm still using mine and I love it. You don't get quite the yeild as the other systems you noted but it is certainly neater, easier, uses no power at all and is more convenient. I hope you like it as much as I do.
For sure mate. The bottle method will give a better yield no doubt buy for the casual hobbyist who doesn't need quite as much supply it's a nice little option.
4 years old and still a very useful video - thanks! Did you ever try it with an airstone? I found another video on youtube from "thesquarestaquarist" (8 year old video) where they used to recommend using an airstone (and looks like that is what that little spout is for). He reckoned the yield would increase 100 - 300% with an airstone. Anyways thought I would ask as I have just ordered on. Keep up the good videos
The opening on the side is for the tube of an air pump, should you choose to use one. I find that mixing my water with salt in a measuring cup before pouring it into the hatchery. Nice rasbora tank!!
@@DanielKeepingFish I've just been experimenting with an air pump and it seems increase production quite a bit. At first I used a stone, but find it better with just leaving nothing on the tube but lowering the flow of air a bit, which I do by pinching the tube with a clothes pin.
What are the chances I release a brine shrimp hatchery video today as well? Great job on yours. I do have the hatchery you reviewed as well. Only complaint is that it doesn't make enough if you're running a larger operation.
Totally agree mate. I think my channel tends to be aimed more towards the casual hobbyist rather than big breeders though and I reckon this system will save them money over time without having to use an air tube and lamp running on it too but for the likes of your purposes the traditional DIY system will no doubt be better. I did see you posted a brine shrimp video when I went to post this. Going to go check it out now.
This looks very good but I will need to go through your video a few times. The comments on Amazon are a bit confusing. What temperature do they need? My tanks are all open top. This time of year my room temp is a fluctuation between 18C to 20C.
Optimal range is between 26 and 28 mate but my house is way way below that during the day when no one is in and over night which is why I put it on top of that tank. Bet there will be other warmer spots in your house you can try though; a cupboard near the boiler or a shelf near a radiator for example. Your house may be 18-20 but I bet it's warmer by the heaters before it spreads to the rest of the house. Just some suggestions for you there bud. Also you don't need to buy the kit straight out. You could always purchase a few eggs and try it the DIY way before making your decision.
Sorry bud could only watch the video for 1st 10 seconds and then it starts buffering and doesn't play rest of video. Must be a glitch but good thing is that it is a hatchery that actually produces brine shrimps 👍
I wonder what's up with that. I have that problem with people's videos some times. Must be hard for youtube to offer so many millions of videos without the odd glitch I guess. Yeah the hatchery is great know. So easy. 👍
@@DanielKeepingFish doesn't help creator as it is potential loss of watch time. I wonder if my comment went to Spam as I only watched 10 seconds of the video?
Top vid matey, as you know i have the same one and can't fault it, so simple and effective. I bought some eggs on their own from amazon so i can just top it up with eggs rather than tip all the salt water away.
I thought about that but with no water movement or aeration I wasn't sure if the water would foul and start to smell after a while. I might give it a go if it's working for you though bud.
Hey Daniel, great video and intrigued to try this myself for my fishies! Im looking on Amazon now and I have a question, did the pouch of eggs/salt come with the hatchery or did you buy them seperately ?
Thank you. I had to get them separately bud. You can buy the ready mix same as I did or buy the salt and eggs individually which may be slightly cheaper.
@@DanielKeepingFish thanks. One more question. How many days we can feed fishes after they born? I heard they are not good to feed after 3 days or something ?
this is probably a wee stupid question but when feeding the brine shrimp. Is there any chance of putting too much in? or do the brine shrimp basically swim around till they have been eaten? cheers
They will swim about for a while but they won't last long in fresh water. The fish snap them up pretty quickly. Should any be missed they would die and and decay in the tank but they are so small I can't see it having much impact on the water conditions for the amount you'll be adding. You can add them incrementally too. Just add some from the catcher at a time till you're confident on how many you're happy to add to the tank. I wouldn't be worrying too much about it if it were me though for the amount being harvested at a time.
So you don't yet anywhere near the yield with this as you would with other versions so the other ones require the aeration partly due to having so many more shrimp present. This hatchery is more for smaller tanks, adding an interesting way of feeding your fish or just the occasional spawn of fry. If you have a full fish room or intend on a regular breeding project you'd be better off with other options. Hope that explains it.
I just let the water drain out of the scoop back into the hatchery through the gauge in the bottom of it the feed the baby brine shrimp directly to the tank, I don't rinse them.
Why don't people when they use this disk, which I am going to get for my birthday in Sept., mix the salt water, baking soda before they put it in the hatchery. No one I have seen mixes it first. Why? Is there some reason. It makes sense to me to mix it first, then pour it in!
Just because we don't want any egg casings in the middle section. They'll get into the tank when we harvest our baby brine shrimp then and some people say fish can choke on them. That's if you're using the pre-mix right enough. Nothing stopping us mixing the water, salt and baking soda, adding that to the hatchery then putting the eggs in. I just try to keep it easy as possible for the average and new aquarists but can always take things to the next level. Many happy returns for when your birthday comes. Sounds like you have an ace present on the way.
Hows this actually work without a artifical light source? I thought brine shrimp need light to hatch out, this is totally dark inside? Can anyone explain this?
Unique way of hatching brineshrimp. $25.00 in U.S. I still do it the 2 litre bottle way but would love to try this in the future. Thanks for the video.
You probably get a better yield from the bottle method mate. For the average hobbyist looking for a fun and easy way to feed brine shrimp to a wee tank or two though these are probably a nice wee toy for that. Cheers Chevy. 👍
@@DanielKeepingFish I ended up buying some thing else that was a tenner each I'll give them a go and see if I have any luck otherwise I'll more than likely pick up what you have demonstrated
@@Arks123 to be honest mate I hope they work amazing for you. I've always said the higher price tag doesn't necessarily translate into better results. You'll need to let me know how you get on with them bud. 👍
The eggs? It's the salt and casings mix I use so that wouldn't work. I wash out the hatchery between each use. I've been using it for many months now with great results. Plenty of baby brine shrimp, no smell, no fuss. Think it's great. Unless I've picked you up wrong.
Daniel Keeping Fish Maybe fish like mollies guppy’s and other estuary fish are good but the continued feeding in some fish can be harmful. Don’t take my word for it. Check it out. I wish I could use something like that. But with the amount of fish and fry I have at any one time I need a five Galen bucket a week of baby and adult feedings.
