Re: Adult Brine Shrimp

["Ron Schulz" <beemster at bestweb_net>]

Hi Gary,
  I currently have (4) approx 25 gal plastic tubs devoted to raising adult
brine. They sit next to the house foundation (southeast exposure) under the
roof overhang (prevents rain from getting in) I estimate I harvest about 4-5
ounces of adult shrimp per week during the peak time (mid June - mid Sept)
and perhaps 2 ounces per week (May 1-June 15 and Sept 15 to Oct 30)  or
perhaps about 5 lb for the season. They seem to feed exclusively on algae.
As long as one is satisfied with moderate production....nothing could be
easier. Also, the brine shrimp peak when my moina cultures invariably slow
down......................................Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "gary l meyers" <garymeyers at juno_com>
To: <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 8:35 PM
Subject: Adult Brine Shrimp


> I emptied 4 1-gallon brine shrimp hatcheries into a 5-gallon bucket and
> set it out in the back yard (concealed but receiving direct sunlight and
> rainwater) .  It's been there for about 3 months now and rain water has
> filled it to the brim.   It is interesting that a few - nearly invisible
> - bbs have matured , laid eggs and those eggs have hatched and now the
> bucket is teeming with all sizes of brine shrimp from newly hatched to
> full grown adults.    I suppose it may be worth trying to cultivate those
> rascals after seeing the results in the bucket.  Anyone else have similar
> experience ?
>
> Gary In St. Louis
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