Culturing Journal DataSheet
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General Species: Artemia franciscana
Species description: Adult shrimp are about 7 mm long, swim freely, very active.
Culture source (link if possible
): Brine Shrimp Direct; Grade A Cysts
If algae, CCMP # (Optional
): http://ccmp.bigelow.edu/ Culture Establishment Date: Oct 25, 2011.
Continuation Date: Culturing Vessel Details Salinity: 1.016
Temperature: Ambient; about 68 F
pH: Not tested
Vessel description: 1 gallon fish bowl
Lighting description: Natural ambient
Lighting cycle: 8 am - 6 pm (as of Nov 10)
Aeration description: Rigid airline tubing, open end, about 2 bubbles per second
Methodologies Split methodology: Not yet
Culture medium description: 0.5 mL per day RotiGrow+ split into two feedings, equal amount of AmQuel.
Cell count: About 3 dozen
Reference links: Additional Information (No Pictures or Videos in the Section Please) Notes: The purpose of this culture is to feed Blue Mandarins. I should have acquired a pair of Mandarins awhile back, but have not yet. This culture will come in handy as I convert the wild Mandarins to prepared foods.
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