If you want to give your fish and fry a nutritious live food that encourages natural feeding behaviour, Baby Brine Shrimp (BBS) is one of the best options.
Freshly hatched baby brine shrimp are tiny, constantly moving and highly attractive to fish. They are especially useful when raising fry, but many adult nano fish also love them.
👉 Want to hatch your own BBS? What Are Baby Brine Shrimp? Baby Brine Shrimp are newly hatched Artemia. When they first hatch, they carry a nutrient-rich yolk sac, making freshly hatched BBS an excellent food for growing fish. Their small size and constant swimming movement naturally trigger a fish’s hunting and feeding response. Why Feed Baby Brine Shrimp? BBS is an excellent addition to the diet of many freshwater aquarium fish. What Fish Can Eat BBS? Baby brine shrimp can be fed to a huge variety of aquarium fish, including: Guppies, Bettas, Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Corydoras, Rainbowfish, Apistogramma, Killifish, Medaka, Celestial Pearl Danios (CPDs) and many other freshwater species. They are particularly valuable when raising fry that are large enough to eat newly hatched Artemia. How to Feed Baby Brine Shrimp Once your brine shrimp have hatched, separate the live BBS from the unhatched eggs and empty shells. For freshwater aquariums, we recommend rinsing the BBS with fresh water through a fine Artemia harvesting net or sieve before feeding. Then simply add a small amount directly to your aquarium. You’ll usually see your fish immediately start chasing them around the tank! How Much BBS Should You Feed? Start with a small amount. Ideally, feed an amount your fish can consume within a few minutes. If they finish everything quickly, you can always add a little more. For fry, small, frequent feeds are generally better than one very large feeding. Avoid excessive feeding, as uneaten food can affect water quality — particularly in smaller fry tanks. How Often Can You Feed BBS? For adult fish, BBS can be offered as part of a varied feeding routine. When raising fry, freshly hatched BBS can often be offered multiple times per day, depending on the fish species, age and your tank maintenance routine. Remember: heavier feeding means you’ll need to pay extra attention to water quality and regular water changes. Freshly Hatched BBS Is Best For maximum nutritional benefit, try to feed your baby brine shrimp relatively soon after hatching. Newly hatched Artemia still contain their nutritional reserves, which is one of the reasons they are so popular among fish breeders. BBS Feeding Tip 💡 Don’t pour the entire contents of your BBS hatchery directly into your aquarium. Harvest the baby brine shrimp, separate them from the shells and rinse them before feeding. Using a fine Artemia harvesting net makes this process much easier and helps prevent unnecessary hatching water from entering your aquarium. BBS vs Dry Food You don’t necessarily have to choose one or the other. A varied feeding routine can include quality dry foods alongside live foods such as BBS. Dry foods are convenient and nutritionally consistent, while live baby brine shrimp provide movement that encourages natural hunting and feeding behaviour. For breeders, BBS can be particularly valuable during the early growth stages of many fish. Ready to Hatch Your Own Baby Brine Shrimp? Hatching BBS at home is inexpensive, easy once you have your setup dialled in, and gives you a regular supply of fresh live food for your fish. ABQUATICS stocks Artemia Brine Shrimp Cysts, including different pack sizes, as well as harvesting nets and other BBS supplies. (ABQUATICS) 👉 Shop Artemia Cysts & Baby Brine Shrimp Supplies:
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