Description

HOBBY Artemia Sieve

120 µm Fine Mesh Collector

The HOBBY Artemia Sieve is an essential tool for every aquarist who hatches and feeds Artemia nauplii (brine shrimp). Designed with a fine 120 µm mesh, it allows you to easily separate newly hatched nauplii from saltwater and cyst shells, ensuring only clean, nutritious food reaches your fish or fry.

Measuring 8.5 × 8 cm, this compact sieve fits perfectly over small containers or jars, making daily feed collection quick, clean, and efficient. Built from durable, aquarium-safe materials, it withstands repeated rinsing and daily use without clogging or warping.

Whether you’re breeding freshwater fish, rearing fry, or maintaining marine aquariums, this sieve helps you deliver live food safely and conveniently — keeping your stock healthy and well-nourished.

💧 Key Features

• 🧺 Precision Mesh (120 µm): Perfect for filtering freshly hatched Artemia nauplii while leaving debris behind.
• 🧼 Easy to Clean: Rinse under running water after each use — no clogging or residue buildup.
• ⚙️ Compact & Handy: 8.5 × 8 cm design fits neatly over containers for quick collection and feeding.
• 🧴 Durable Construction: Made from high-quality, non-toxic materials designed for long-term use.
• 🐟 Ideal for Breeders: Simplifies the process of collecting and rinsing nauplii before feeding fry and small fish.

🪸 How to Use

1. Place the sieve over a clean container.
2. Pour your Artemia culture through the mesh to catch the nauplii.
3. Rinse gently with freshwater to remove salt.
4. Feed directly to your fish, fry, or coral.

For best results, handle nauplii carefully to prevent damage and feed them soon after collection for maximum nutritional value.

🧠 Helpful Tips

• Always rinse the sieve thoroughly after each use to prevent salt buildup.
• For higher survival rates of nauplii, ensure clean hatching water and proper aeration during incubation.
• Use freshly hatched Artemia within a few hours for the richest nutritional content.
• Combine this sieve with HOBBY Artemia Hatchery Sets for a complete and reliable live-food solution.

❓ Frequently Asked Question

Why are my Artemia nauplii dying?
Several factors can affect the survival of Artemia nauplii — from poor water quality or contamination to overfeeding, lack of aeration, or unsuitable rearing containers. Maintaining proper hygiene and using high-quality salt and cysts greatly improves success.

For in-depth guidance, we recommend the excellent reference book:
📘 “Artemia – Der Urzeitkrebs” by Oliver Drewes (VIVARIA Verlag).
It includes detailed information on the seven recognized Artemia species, their biology, breeding methods, and aquaristic applications — including practical tips for maximizing hatching and survival rates.

⚡ Quick Facts

• Brand: HOBBY
• Item Number: 21620
• Dimensions: 8.5 × 8 cm
• Mesh Size: 120 µm
• Material: Plastic with fine nylon mesh
• Use: For collecting and rinsing Artemia nauplii
• Ideal For: Fry feeding, marine and freshwater breeding setups
• Country of Origin: Germany

✨ Make live-food feeding effortless with the HOBBY Artemia Sieve — precise, durable, and designed for clean, efficient collection of Artemia nauplii every time.