shelf life of brine shrimp eggs?

[HrdWodFlor]

Do brine shrimp eggs have a shelf life? Just asking because I acquired a bottle of eggs marked 1966. Is it worth going to the store to get the salt to hatch them or have they gone bad by now?

 

[Fish-Addict]

I don't know the answer to your question, but what is that dog on your avatar? Is it painted?

 

[DarrylR]

You don't need any special salt from the aquarium just use table salt. And it does not hurt to try if the would still work, I am sure unless they never got wet they last forever.

 

[Hollygirl]

I agree with Darryl - it's worth a try. You only need aquarium salt if you are planning on raising them.

 

[toddnbecka]

I have read that marine salt mix produces a better hatch rate, but unless you have a SW tank it's hardly worth the cost. I'd try some w/table salt just to see if any are still viable; those eggs are almost as old as I am.

 

[HrdWodFlor]

I don't know the answer to your question, but what is that dog on your avatar? Is it painted?

That's is my parents yellow lab that I painted with hair dye because....well just cause.

OK It says to use non iodized salt but I guess it never hurts to try. Even if I get one to hatch I will be happy. thanks everyone I will let you know how they come out.

 

[bettabrat]

1966? I would have saved them, probably some weirdo out there who collects old "toys" like that. Anyway I hatch my shrimp eggs with regular aquarium salt no problems. I assume sea salt would be ok too.

 

[madfox]

So... have they hatched? Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[kj5kb]

I have read that marine salt mix produces a better hatch rate, but unless you have a SW tank it's hardly worth the cost. I'd try some w/table salt just to see if any are still viable; those eggs are almost as old as I am.

ditto...and ditto on the age too

let us know how they do.

 

[HrdWodFlor]

Just a quick up date. I was able to get the stuff today to build the hatchery. so in they go tonight!!!