Where to find live brine shrimp? And how much is an ounce really?

[ichthyogeek]

I'm beginning to think that my efforts to grow out brine shrimp to adulthood are doomed for a variety of reasons. And I'd really, really like to have a number of live brine so I can finally wean some fish. But, if you buy live adult brine shrimp, where are you finding it? I know LiveAquaria sells it . But are there any other online sellers of brine shrimp? Additionally, how many brine shrimp are in an ounce of brine shrimp? Or in other words, how many feedings can one ounce of brine shrimp provide to a single standard fish (think clownfish, cardinalfish, dottybacks, etc.) ?

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

I think brine shrimp in general are pretty poor in terms of nutrition. Any reason on why you are keen on them?

 

[AlgaeBarn]

We offer live brine shrimp on our site! https://www.algaebarn.com/shop/live-foods/brine-shrimp/nano/ ~Shaun K.

 

[ichthyogeek]

I think brine shrimp in general are pretty poor in terms of nutrition. Any reason on why you are keen on them?

Because I can gut load them, and there are a few good guides on weaning fish onto frozen using live foods, that specifically mention brine shrimp.

 

[ichthyogeek]

We offer live brine shrimp on our site! https://www.algaebarn.com/shop/live-foods/brine-shrimp/nano/ ~Shaun K.

...Adult brine shrimp...not the nauplii...

 

[PokeFish]

Aquatic collection is hayward had bags full of brine for about a dollar last time i checked

 

[ichthyogeek]

Aquatic collection is hayward had bags full of brine for about a dollar last time i checked

Cool! Do they ship? If so, where can I find an order form?

 

[PokeFish]

Cool! Do they ship? If so, where can I find an order form?

Not sure if they ship or not... Just search aquatic collection and then go to their website.

 

[ichthyogeek]

Not sure if they ship or not... Just search aquatic collection and then go to their website.

Thanks. I searched them. They don't have an online shop.

 

[dhanking]

This website has them. Search in products. https://gulfstreamtropicalaquarium.com/shop/
So does this website https://www.livebrineshrimp.com/

 

[SDK]

White worms are a great live food to culture if you want something you can gutload. A thriving culture will eat just about anything you care to feed them.

Back in he 70’s and early 80’s all the fish shops in my area sold adult live brine. They kept them in glass iced tea jugs with the spigots near the bottom, and you could get them ”on tap” like beer....

They are “very” challenging to raise to adult size in any sort of useful density...

 

[right4ngle]

Aquatic collection is hayward had bags full of brine for about a dollar last time i checked

Aquatic collection is my LFS and if I’m correct they have live brine every Saturday and Sunday I think you should call to double check though

 

[Alexa.Davis37]

Eastern Aquatics sells them, but they sell by the pound. I'm not sure if that is something you are interested in. One pound is like 96 teaspoons.
The shrimp need to be shipped in water, so that makes the shipping for everyone more expensive. Getting a pound at least makes the shipping worth it....

 

[WvAquatics]

Brineshrimpdirect.com

 

[Harpo]

Why not "grow your own"

 

[Tamberav]

I second growing white worms. Those are easy to grow and very nutritious. They will keep wiggling in saltwater for days!

 

[WvAquatics]

In my experiance smallee fish amd some clowns lobe baby brine. 6lines, gramma love them. For xlownfish and bigger white worms are a favorite. Imo get some of both and maybe a black worm culture feed all 3 and fish will be happy