Advise on this item

[EMBRYOGUY]

what do you guys think of the hatch-rite 3 ?

https://3kserver7.com/~frank/secure...4328.6152*DS38i1&product=HATCHERS_AND_VESSELS

i know its simple to just use a 5 gallon aquarium, but i need to find the most convient equip. .

anyone have this?

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

i like the fact that i can use the valve at the bottom to siphon the baby brine for easy collection.

supposedly i can use this to culture rotifers also.

 

[mano]

Those are great for hatching brine, especially if you need a lot. I use the larger ones myself. I've also used FAF carboy hathcer. It works pretty good too and it less expensive then the hatcher cone. I just bought the conversion kit and one of the 5 gal water jugs from Wal-mart and made it myself.

Christine

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

christine.

do you think its overkill? i only need it for 1 pair of clowns for now. i just like the despenser on it. seems easy to use.

 

[Kathy55g]

A lot of people like them. I am too cheap, however. I use a small bucket and pour or dip out the rots I need. For one pair of spawning clowns(as I have), I don't think the device is needed.

 

[David M]

Very nice but overkill for your present needs. All you need is a couple soda bottles (free) for bs and a couple 5 gallon buckets for rotifers ($5 ea). A decent airpump (you need anyway) and your done.

 

[dfleary]

Have you seen the "Hatch 'n Feeder" by Oscar Enterprises? I've seen this at the LFS ($24.99), but have never needed it myself (at least not yet).

Click HERE to see it on their web page.

 

[David M]

You don't want that either, hatching in the larval tank will quickly foul the water. Really, hatching bbs is about the simplest aspect of breeding clownfish, if that is a challenge for you you really don't stand a chance Just kidding but honestly there is no simpler way than the good old soda bottle and it will produce more than necessary for a single pair & offspring

 

[FishGuttz]

I've seen the hatch and feeder in operation in my LFS. Seems interesting. I don't know why you would need it on the side of the tank. All the shrimp hatch close to the same time anyway. You'd have better control hatching in a separate system and feeding when you need to feed.

 

[EMBRYOGUY]

thanks david,fishgutz

for your thoughts.

i agree, if i cant grow bbs, i should stop /

i went ahead and ordered that item from FAF. i know the soda bottle is a very simple economical way, but i liked the ease of the hatch-rite 3. i plan to use it to give some food to my adult clowns as well.

 

[Luis A M]

Agree with all,gross overkill
I use a tilted gal jar,with a rigid air line in the deepest point.For collecting,I stop aeration for 5" and then siphon all to a bucket,then strain it.
That way,much of the empty shells remain attached to the jar´s walls