Brine Shrimp - Artemia

Brine Shrimp are tiny marine crustaceans that serve as an excellent food source for saltwater fish, corals, and invertebrates. These small shrimp are packed with nutrients that your aquarium inhabitants will enjoy.

Often used as a supplemental treat, Brine Shrimp can be essential for finicky eaters. Some fish, like wild-caught angelfish, may initially require live foods such as Brine Shrimp before transitioning to prepared diets. Introducing new fish to an established tank might also necessitate live food to encourage feeding.

Species like pipefish, mandarins, dragonets, and seahorses benefit from live Brine Shrimp. To maintain their vitality between feedings, keep them in a small tank or bucket with an air pump or filter. Feeding them phytoplankton can also help. Before offering Brine Shrimp to your fish, enhance their nutritional value by soaking them in aquarium water with Selcon.

• Other Names: Artemia
• Habitat: Global
• Tank Requirement: 5 Gallons
• Behavior: Peaceful
• Size: 0.5 inches
• Diet: Herbivorous
• Reef Safe: Yes
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Water Parameters: 74-82?F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5