Arthropod Diversity and Evolution

Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs

Table of Amounts
Tap water	Coarse Salt	Brine Shrimp Eggs
1 quart	2 tablespoons	1/4 teaspoon
1 gallon	8 tablespoons	1 teaspoon

Use a jar of appropriate size and the correct amount of coarse salt and water.

Using an airstone, bubble air into water until salt has dissolved.

Add brine shrimp eggs. Use sufficient air to keep eggs in constant motion.

Eggs hatch in 24 to 36 hours at a water temperature of 80 F (27 C), in 48 hours at 70 F.

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