Averaging at a length of about 8mm, brine shrimp are tiny zooplankton with multiple pairs of legs and hard exterior shells. Brine shrimp, from the genus Artemia, are considered to be one of the most important sources of food and are often used in live feeding due to their incredibly high energy profile. There are several varieties of them, but they are typically categorized as one single species. Besides reaching adulthood in just three weeks, brine shrimp are a highly nutritious food for your aquatic pets, offering proteins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids like omega-3s. Hikari® offers a variety of Brine Shrimp Options, including frozen and freeze-dried cubes, to ensure your aquatic pet gets the nutrition they need to prosper.

Why Brine Shrimp Are A Popular Choice

Besides being a protein-filled beneficial diet for your fish, brine shrimp are suitable for a variety of fish species due to their small and delicate nature. Brine shrimp are rich in essential nutrients, which support growth, coloration, and overall vitality. in your fish.

Our experts at ®Hikari have created Frozen Bio-Pure® Frozen Omega Brine Shrimp Cubes, which offer one of the world’s cleanest and omega-fatty acid-rich brine shrimp offerings on the market. Our naturally plump and nutritious brine fish are flash frozen at their full potential to deliver superior cleanliness and outstanding product quality. 

While brine shrimp is good for your pet fish, it’s more effective when part of a well-rounded diet.

Pairing it with flakes, pellets, or other live foods to ensure your fish receive balanced nutrition. When fed appropriately, brine shrimp can enhance your fish’s health, appearance, and behavior, making it a fantastic option for most aquariums. Many experienced hobbyists will set up their own brine shrimp hatchery, but with our offering, you don’t even need to bother. We can take care of the science and yield superior results for your tank!

Brine Shrimp– Great Treat For Community Tanks

For tropical fish, brine shrimp are an ideal food. In fact, many baby tropical fish are drawn to these food sources as their movement triggers their natural hunting instincts. Baby brine shrimp are a great source of nutrition for freshwater fish. We recommend baby brine shrimp for fry and other small-mouthed fish, egg layers, and livebearers. ®Hikari’s easy to use “no touch^™” mini cubes make measured feeding a snap.

Brine shrimp is commonly used by breeders, as it can help boost survival rates in newly hatched fry. Freshly hatched baby brine shrimp, also known as Artemia nauplii, which range from 18 to 48 hours old, contain a protein-rich yolk sac that can help improve coloration of your pets. Hikari Frozen Bio-Pure® cubes, which are triple-sterilized and free of harmful bacteria, offer you all the benefits of baby brine shrimp and more!

®Bio-Pure, A Healthy Alternative to Live Brine Shrimp

Home-grown brine shrimp hatcheries are fairly common for experienced aquarists, as they mostly require continuous aeration and thrive in slightly brackish water. Even though they are fairly easy to maintain, artemia nauplii are best fed to fish in their most energetic form.
Maost local fish stores offer a variety of brine shrimp eggs and hatchery kits, but here at ®Hikari, we do the hard work for you!

Our frozen and freeze-dried feeding options are gut-loaded with bio-encapsulated multivitamins, offering better-than-live food nutrition. The next time you visit your local independent aquatic store, ask for Hikari® Bio-Pure!