Hatching

Pour the egg/sand mixture into a half gallon of distilled water, stir well, and put it under direct sunlight (recommended) or under a 100W incandescent bulb. The eggs will begin to hatch within 24 hours, and it may take up to 72 hours till all eggs to hatch. When the eggs begin to hatch, maintain the water temperature to 72ºF ~ 80ºF. Before hatching the temperature doesn't matter much, but once they hatch it becomes fatal. They will not grow if the temperature is below this range, and will die if it's above the range.

Raising

When eggs begin to hatch, put the aquarium 1 ft. below a 100W incandescent or fluorescent bulb. Keep the light on during the day and off in the night. Maintain the water temperature between 72ºF ~ 80ºF. Feed them bakery yeasts. Mix well very very very little amount yeasts (10 pieces) with 2 tablespoons of water, and pour it into the aquarium. Feed them once a day until they are 5 days old, then twice a day or more often. Fairy shrimps can grow up to 3/4 inch, and Clam shrimps 3/8 inch. Their color and size are vary depending on environment and food.

This is the simplest way to raise them, yet may be a challenge to beginners. We can not guarantee that you will succeed with this method. So much experiences and practices, and even failures will be needed to be successful. If you have any question or suggestion, email us at eeandss@gmail.com. Good luck!