This blog post is for you if :
- You want to start raising Brine Shrimp to feed your fish.
- You want to improve your current method of raising Brine Shrimp.
- You want to see how 3D printed accessories can be used in the aquarium hobby.
My oldest son has a 3D printer. ( We all will, someday soon)
He printed these:
It cost him less than $1 each (US dollars).
It takes several parts to complete the hatchery. First, a bottle. Use a two-liter plastic bottle. Cut off the bottom.
You also need a plastic or rubber washer. Use the size that goes into the female end of a garden hose. See the picture below.
Screw the bottle into the hatchery base.
The final part of the system is the air valve and air lines.
For two bottles, I used a valve with four outlets. I capped off the two ends that are normally air inlets. Air comes in and can be controlled with a valve. In the picture above, the system is running normally. Air valve is open and air is going to both bottles.
I think I’ll make another post that shows, step-by-step, how I collect shrimp for feeding. It is so slick and easy. No mess. I shut off the air, the eggs float, the shrimp settles to the bottom. I take down the drain line and run it to a brine shrimp net. Open two valves. Tons of shrimp goes into the net. Close a valve, open another. Hey, I’m not really going into detail right now. It is soooooo smooth. Like I said, I’ll make another post that describes it step-by-step.
Also, very importantly, I had better find out where my son downloads the file that tells his printer how to make these. (UPDATE: See link in comments section. )
Having a convenient way to feed live shrimp to my fish has rekindled my interest in fishkeeping. My fish are healthier, and I believe some, such as my corydoras, are getting into breeding condition.
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