{"product_id":"bss™-baby-brine-shrimp-eggs-hatching-salt-mix-salt-lake-artemia-grade-a-90-rate-200g","title":"BSS™ Brine Shrimp Salt Mix - Salt Lake (200g)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"template__wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template__background\" style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 46px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"suBC6gjV1O7ajudtlnTJ\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Lake Brine Shrimp Salt Mix | Ready to Use | Optimised for Hatching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBSS™ Salt Lake Brine Shrimp Salt Mix is a ready-to-use hatching solution designed to make hatching Salt Lake Artemia simple and consistent. Each batch is blended with marine salt and buffering minerals to create suitable hatching conditions for Artemia cysts, helping maintain the salinity and pH required for strong hatch performance and healthy nauplii.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimply dissolve the mix in water, add your Artemia eggs and aerate. The formula is designed specifically for Salt Lake Artemia and removes the need to measure separate salt and buffering ingredients. One 200g pack provides up to approximately 8 litres of hatching solution when used at 25g per litre, making it convenient for regular breeders and hobbyists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eReady to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e – Pre-blended for simple and consistent hatching.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eOptimised Salinity \u0026amp; pH\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed to support strong Salt Lake Artemia hatch rates.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eUp to 90% Hatch Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e – When used with suitable Salt Lake Artemia cysts under ideal conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eFast Hatch Time\u003c\/strong\u003e – Nauplii typically hatch in around 24–36 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eConvenient 200g Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e – Makes up to approximately 8 litres of hatching solution.\u003cbr\u003e\n✔ \u003cstrong\u003eConsistent Results\u003c\/strong\u003e – Removes the need to separately measure salt and bicarbonate.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the Water\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\nDissolve approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25g of BSS™ Salt Lake Brine Shrimp Salt Mix per litre of water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nNo dechlorinator is needed.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\nMaintain a temperature of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Aquarium heaters set between \u003cstrong\u003e25–28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e are suitable, although hatch times may be longer at the lower end of this range.\u003cbr\u003e\nLight exposure can be beneficial but is not strictly necessary.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAerate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\nAdd your Artemia cysts and use gentle aeration to keep the eggs suspended. A small aquarium air pump works well.\u003cbr\u003e\nUse open-ended airline tubing to help prevent mineral build-up in an airstone.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHatch\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\nSalt Lake Artemia nauplii typically hatch in around \u003cstrong\u003e24–36 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, with hatch rates of up to \u003cstrong\u003e90%\u003c\/strong\u003e under ideal conditions when used with suitable cysts.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf conditions vary, allow up to \u003cstrong\u003e48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e for hatching.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\nSeparate hatched shrimp from shells using a fine \u003cstrong\u003e80–200 micron mesh net\u003c\/strong\u003e, or attract the nauplii with a light source and collect them using a pipette.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results, use within \u003cstrong\u003e6 months of opening\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extended storage of up to \u003cstrong\u003e2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, refrigerate or freeze. Cold storage may alter moisture levels and gradually reduce hatch performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for human consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children – small parts may pose a choking hazard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegularly test water parameters for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Betta Shrimp Shop","offers":[{"title":"200g","offer_id":66118644597085,"sku":"Artma\/Salt-Lake-BSS-200g\/GREY-XS","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0878\/5523\/5421\/files\/61LPa_2BGr6vL.jpg?v=1790797612","url":"https:\/\/bettashrimp.co.uk\/products\/bss%e2%84%a2-baby-brine-shrimp-eggs-hatching-salt-mix-salt-lake-artemia-grade-a-90-rate-200g","provider":"Betta Shrimp Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}