Solution:The seawater with a salinity of 18PPT should be
filtrated and disinfected.(or artificial solution with same
components.)
Temperature:28¡ãC(82¡ãF) is ideal.
Hydrogen ionexponent(PH):8-9
Illumination:2000lux constant illumination is required over the hatching solution.
Air inflation:Air inflation increase oxygen(> 3 ppm),making all of eggs
suspend in the hatching solution.
Density:2.5g eggs/per litre water.
Hatching time:24 hours with air inflation.
Store:Store at temperature below 0-5¡ãC in a dry place.
The Quality Index of Artemia Cysts
Albumen: ¡Ý65,
Fat: 24%,
Impurity: 0.1%,
Moisture: 8.5-10%.
Grade |
Hatchability |
Nauplii per kilogram |
AA |
>90% |
4 |
A |
>80% |
3.5 |
B |
>70% |
3 |
|