Salt Mix For Hatching Brine

[old_salt]

What type of salt do you use for hatching brine and what salinity works best? I have been using the salt that I use to mix my water for my reef and even though some hatch, just not sure I've got the mixture right. Any suggestions?

 

[michaeltx]

are you useing capsulated or decapsulated brine.
here are the Optimum Perams for Hatching
Temperature 25-28°C (77-82°F) For hatching
Salinity 30-35 ppt
Ph 8.2 (<8.0 or >9.0 will result in death)
Light 24 hour bright light for hatching (50-100 lux)
O2 Levels > 4 ppm for hatching
here ar the Optimum Levels for On-growing:
Temperature 22-26°C (72-78°F) For on-growing
Salinity 30-35 ppt
Ph 8.2 (<8.0 or >9.0 will result in death)
Light dimmed light is recommended (< 50 lux)
O2 Levels > 2 ppm for on-growing
here is some reading for ya about hatching taiseing and feeding brine.
here
HTH
Mike

 

[old_salt]

Mike, Thanks! I am using capsulated now, but hope to try decapsulating some in a few days. I can buy large brine locally, but the 11 baby seahorses I have remaining are eating all the baby brine I can hatch.

 

[bronco300]

whenever i hatched mine i used saltwater i used for my tank

 

[rykna]

Originally Posted by Bronco300
whenever i hatched mine i used saltwater i used for my tank
Dido

 

[old_salt]

I will try this tonight. Thanks!