Brine shrimp from lfs with possible fish disease?

[kenith]

I'm trying to get some finicky fish to eat in the qt (anthias) and would like to feed brine shrimp from a local lfs. They are in a seperate container, though I am unsure the source from where they come from. Should I worry about fish diseases feeding the brine?

 

[GhostCon1]

Brine shrimp come from eggs hatched in the brine shrimp hatchery (usually a small plastic container).

Short answer, no.

 

[kenith]

Brine shrimp come from eggs hatched in the brine shrimp hatchery (usually a small plastic container).

Short answer, no.

Thanks, I hatch my own, but do not raise them large enough to be edible by larger fish. I'm hoping there isn't any cross contamination somewhere in between, I'd like to hear if others feel differently

 

[ThRoewer]

But did they use fresh water or old water from their system?

Best is to hatch and grow brine shrimp yourself if you need live food.
I feel this should be a basic skill and knowledge for anyone with a saltwater tank.

 

[kenith]

I can hatch, but have been worried about the time/effort to grow the brine to adulthood. This will give me some motivation to do so

 

[ThRoewer]

I found that it actually goes fast even in a small 1 gallon Container Store Shoe Box. All you need to do is daily 100% water changes for the first week and feed them with a yeast and spirulina mix.

 

[kenith]

Thanks, I'm reading up on brine raising 12+ hrs.