I haven't had a chance to test out the CoOp eggs yet, but from what I can see the separation rate is something that would sell me on their product. When I have more tanks, I definitely will get brine going again!
Thanks for doing the in-depth here! i still haven't gotten into BBS, since I only have a few tanks, but I think after my next tank gets settled, I'll dive into it.
I had a really good discussion the other day about how brine shrimp is pushed so hard for breeding fish but there are many different applications. Want to dive into that one next
Finally!! about time!! so glad you did this bro!! so sick of people hawking products without actual truth! You might lose a sponsor BUT you at least with me got a new follower. Thanks Bro,, this vid was the shit!
Great video Trent! I was just contemplating buying some brine shrimp eggs from aquarium coop and wondered what the other options were like. Thanks for sharing
I know when I first started it was a complicated process but want to show that it is simple and applicable. After talking with others I want to make a video dedicated to brine shrimp for people that don’t have fish rooms or not breeding a bunch of fish.
I’ve been using the brine shrimp direct eggs for several years and currently have about 5 ounces left of the premium eggs from them. I plan to try the co-ops once I finish these up. But I’ve always had good luck with these. I got the ziss hatchery and had bad lunch and didn’t have a hatch result like I normally did before
I noticed that the aquarium co-op one little longer to hatch and the shrimp themselves were smaller in size whereas the brine shrimp direct ones are much bigger in size. I agree that separate of eggs/brine shrimp was definitely better with aquarium co-op. I'm current using aquarium co-op but I will switch back to brine shrimp direct once this batch is over.
@@WeldonTanks Same thing I'm realizing too. It also depends on the container that I'm using. I just use bottles, the thinner the walls of the bottles I can keep the eggs longer there for hatching.
The separation is huge!!! With a long dropper I can harvest brine as needed 24-48 hours after setup! Giving fresh brine shrimp over a longer period of time!
Good video. I really feel the same type of hatching solution should have been used on each brand of eggs. Possibly rock salt on each brand, then a hatch using the salt mix. You need to be fair about this. Even an addition of a small amount of magnesium (Epsom salt) can help the hatching.
You blew the comparison when you used a different hatching mixture. If you are using the Co-Op eggs and their salt mixture, you did not factor buying that salt into either the price comparison nor the egg separation comparison. Use the same salt mix for both and see what happens.
Used the same salt mix plenty of times, same results. I did not factor the price of the salt in because you can use whatever type of salt you want. Using their salt and using rock salt has not affected hatch rates on either brand.
Just do the math... you get over 3x the amount with BSD eggs even if they dont have as good separation. You should be using a sieve anyways to separate the shrimp and eggs
The price is almost double lol. And brine shrimp direct #the left jar had 3 times better hatching rate. Check out : father fish and Fish guy. Channels they are not subsidized by Co-op.
Aquarium co op does not pay me to show their products. I can say whatever it is I choose to say regarding a product and show what I feel works well. And I even said both eggs have a great hatch rate, the separation of egg is better. As for the price we are comparing different sizes of jars for sale which obviously has a different price point. More product in a jar more the cost is going to be. You also have to take into account that not everyone who wants to hatch brine shrimp needs a 8oz jar.
BSD is still my go to, particularly considering the above average amount that I go through compared to most hobbyists.
I haven't had a chance to test out the CoOp eggs yet, but from what I can see the separation rate is something that would sell me on their product. When I have more tanks, I definitely will get brine going again!
Well done review sir 😁 the cost breakdown was nice and I appreciate it 👍 Thank you 👍
Glad it helped!
Do you treat your water before it goes in the hatchery? Or do you just fill it out of the tap?
Fill straight out of the tap
Thanks for doing the in-depth here! i still haven't gotten into BBS, since I only have a few tanks, but I think after my next tank gets settled, I'll dive into it.
I had a really good discussion the other day about how brine shrimp is pushed so hard for breeding fish but there are many different applications. Want to dive into that one next
@@WeldonTanks I look forward to that one!
Finally!! about time!! so glad you did this bro!! so sick of people hawking products without actual truth! You might lose a sponsor BUT you at least with me got a new follower. Thanks Bro,, this vid was the shit!
Nice. I like to use around 1 2/3 Tablespoons of fine salt per liter of water. Thanks for sharing.
Hopefully my heaping tablespoon matches up lol
Great video Trent! I was just contemplating buying some brine shrimp eggs from aquarium coop and wondered what the other options were like. Thanks for sharing
I hope it helped you narrow down your decision.
Thanks for sharing. Great video and is helpful to see how the full process of hatching brine looks like.
I know when I first started it was a complicated process but want to show that it is simple and applicable. After talking with others I want to make a video dedicated to brine shrimp for people that don’t have fish rooms or not breeding a bunch of fish.
Just tried a competitor and had the same separation problem you had. I’m back to co-op eggs despite the price tag difference! Co-op eggs all the way.
I’ve been using the brine shrimp direct eggs for several years and currently have about 5 ounces left of the premium eggs from them. I plan to try the co-ops once I finish these up. But I’ve always had good luck with these. I got the ziss hatchery and had bad lunch and didn’t have a hatch result like I normally did before
Not sure what would have caused a bad hatch. I have hatched the rest of my premium grade eggs with no issues in the Ziss Hatcher
You should have worn a neutral shirt! I would go with BSD based on the cost factor.
Just be glad I wore a shirt….
Great Video!
Let the Debates Begin
No no this was the end all video lol
I noticed that the aquarium co-op one little longer to hatch and the shrimp themselves were smaller in size whereas the brine shrimp direct ones are much bigger in size. I agree that separate of eggs/brine shrimp was definitely better with aquarium co-op. I'm current using aquarium co-op but I will switch back to brine shrimp direct once this batch is over.
I have had problems if I let the coop eggs go longer than 24 hours. 24 hours is my sweet spot in getting a great hatch.
@@WeldonTanks Same thing I'm realizing too. It also depends on the container that I'm using. I just use bottles, the thinner the walls of the bottles I can keep the eggs longer there for hatching.
Wish I could get aquarium co-op eggs in Vancouver Canada
The separation is huge!!! With a long dropper I can harvest brine as needed 24-48 hours after setup! Giving fresh brine shrimp over a longer period of time!
Hatch the right amount and they would be able to survive that long
@@WeldonTanks it’s working well for me. Let’s me feed several times over the course of the day
Wow. Nice analysis.
Good video. I really feel the same type of hatching solution should have been used on each brand of eggs. Possibly rock salt on each brand, then a hatch using the salt mix. You need to be fair about this. Even an addition of a small amount of magnesium (Epsom salt) can help the hatching.
Hatched hundreds of batches with both salt and same result. In my opinion I got the better result from the coop eggs.
You blew the comparison when you used a different hatching mixture. If you are using the Co-Op eggs and their salt mixture, you did not factor buying that salt into either the price comparison nor the egg separation comparison. Use the same salt mix for both and see what happens.
Used the same salt mix plenty of times, same results. I did not factor the price of the salt in because you can use whatever type of salt you want.
Using their salt and using rock salt has not affected hatch rates on either brand.
Can you use the dishwasher to clean the bins?
I have never tried that. I imagine you could but I would say try and your own risk
@@WeldonTanks 🤠well, that’s maybe not a chance I’m willing to take.
Awesome video!!
Great one, mate!
Stay connected...
Just do the math... you get over 3x the amount with BSD eggs even if they dont have as good separation. You should be using a sieve anyways to separate the shrimp and eggs
Literally did the math
It’s a good test, you should do another one switching salt to see if salt mattered.
I have been hatching it now with just rock salt and have not seen any difference
Still getting the same results? CooP eggs produce better?
Same results. Salt never affected the production of the coop eggs.
Thank you Sgt. I’m starting my CooP blender tonight.
One last question, did you use any light source while cooking them? Or just the heat in the room?
Also un-hatched eggs from co-op float on top no at the bottom
Yes as stated in the video and shown
The price is almost double lol. And brine shrimp direct #the left jar had 3 times better hatching rate. Check out : father fish and Fish guy. Channels they are not subsidized by Co-op.
Aquarium co op does not pay me to show their products. I can say whatever it is I choose to say regarding a product and show what I feel works well. And I even said both eggs have a great hatch rate, the separation of egg is better. As for the price we are comparing different sizes of jars for sale which obviously has a different price point. More product in a jar more the cost is going to be. You also have to take into account that not everyone who wants to hatch brine shrimp needs a 8oz jar.
Try brine shrimp direct ez eggs. Hatching decapsulated eggs. 0 waste.
I know they have their non hatching and hatching variant. They are interesting in theory but also don’t fix what is not broke in my opinion.
Im going with co op! less waste,, and no junk/unhatched eggs in the mix,,, just liquid gold
Twice as much hmmm
you work for him !
my eggs from aquaruim co op was over 128 dollars CAN. and i got ripped off . not 1 quart of the package did not hatch SAVE YOUR MONEY
You buying gold eggs?