Meet Artemia
The most widely used live feed in aquaculture
From Artemia’s biological features to its commercial applications, we uncover the secrets of the most widely used live feed and find the most forward-thinking solutions to support hatcheries.
A tiny little hero
Artemia, also known as brine shrimp or sea monkey, is a small crustacean found in inland saltwater bodies.
#1 food source for hatcheries
Artemia’s unique properties enable large-scale aquaculture and is ranked as a top live feed for early stage fish and shrimp larvae.
- Triggers feeding behaviour
- Appropriate size
- Highly nutritious
- Adjustable nutritional profile
Taking artemia production one step further
Pioneering solutions that address the main challenges of Artemia production and that support:
- Improved hatchery performance
- Increased sustainability
- Reduced environmental impact of the industry
News
Technical Article
The revolution of Artemia as Live Feed
The revolution of Artemia as live: A review of the new technologies for Artemia production
Article
Interview with AquaCulture Asia Pacific
The world of Artemia cysts as live feeds in marine shrimp hatcheries: insights on current
Technical Article
Double Sieving
To guarantee a consistently high-quality, hatcheries need to respect procedures and provide tools to harvest
