Sanders Artemia Cysts 90% 425g
£199.99
Dry Artemia cysts for hatching brine shrimp nauplii at home for fry, juvenile fish and small aquarium species.
Dry Artemia cysts for hatching brine shrimp nauplii at home for fry, juvenile fish and small aquarium species.
Breeder Line Artemia Cysts 425g are dry brine shrimp eggs for aquarists who want to hatch fresh live food at home. The important distinction is simple: this is not a frozen blister food and it is not a ready-to-feed pellet. It is a dry hatchable ingredient that can be turned into tiny Artemia nauplii when your fry, juvenile fish or small aquarium species need a very fine live food.
That makes the 425g pack useful for fishkeepers who plan feeding ahead. A small community tank may only need occasional hatchings, while a breeding rack or fish room can use Artemia nauplii regularly during fry rearing. Because the cysts are stored dry until needed, you can prepare live food in measured batches instead of relying on a constant supply of ready-made live food.
Freshly hatched Artemia nauplii are a classic fishkeeping food because they are small, lively and easy for many young fish to recognise as food. Breeders use them when newly free-swimming fry need tiny meals, and general hobbyists use them to add variety for small fish that respond strongly to movement.
The dried cyst format is the practical part. Instead of buying live food every time you need it, you keep a reserve of hatchable eggs and prepare a batch when the feeding schedule calls for it. This is especially helpful when fry are growing quickly, when a spawning project is planned, or when you want a dependable live-food option ready in the fish room.
Use Breeder Line Artemia Cysts with a suitable hatching setup and follow the instructions on the physical pack. In normal aquarium use, Artemia cysts are hatched in prepared salt water with strong aeration, then the freshly hatched nauplii are harvested and fed in small amounts. If you use a separate hatching salt or hatching kit, match it to the instructions you follow rather than guessing.
Do not treat the dry cysts like flakes or granules. The value of this product is in the hatch. Feed the live nauplii once they are ready, give only what the fish can clear quickly, and avoid letting uneaten food or hatch debris build up in the aquarium. Fry tanks are small and sensitive, so clean feeding habits matter as much as the food itself.
The default option on this page is BL06, the single 425g pack. That is the sensible choice for most hobbyists, small breeders and keepers who want a substantial supply without committing to a full case. The second option, BL07, is 12 x 425g and suits heavier fish-room use where Artemia is being hatched often.
Check the selected size before adding to basket, because both options live on the same product page. If you are new to hatching Artemia, the single 425g pack is usually the cleaner starting point. If you already run a routine and know your usage rate, the case option may make more sense.
| Option | What it gives you | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Artemia cysts | Stored eggs that you hatch when needed | Breeders, fry rearing and planned live-food routines |
| Frozen Artemia | Ready-portioned frozen food after thawing | Convenient variety feeding for larger fish |
| Ready live food | Live food supplied already hatched or cultured | Immediate feeding when timing matters more than storage |
Breeder Line Artemia Cysts sit in the first category. They ask for a little preparation, but they give you control over timing, freshness and batch size. That is why dry cysts remain a staple for serious fry work and repeat breeding routines.
Keep the pack sealed between uses and protect it from warmth, humidity and spills. Moisture is the enemy of dry hatchable eggs, so do not leave the pack open while working around tanks or hatching vessels. If you decant a working amount, use a clean, dry container and keep the main pack closed.
For fish with specific dietary needs, check the physical packaging before feeding. The supplier data confirms the product identity, pack size, category and use as hatchable Artemia cysts, but it does not provide a full ingredient analysis or guaranteed hatch-rate claim in the data we can safely publish here.
Choose Breeder Line Artemia Cysts 425g if you want a dry, shelf-stable way to prepare live brine shrimp nauplii at home. It is a practical product for anyone raising fry, supporting juvenile fish, or keeping small species that benefit from tiny live foods. The listing keeps the pack size, SKU and variant choices clear so you can choose the single pack or the 12-pack case without confusion.
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