Hatching Instructions

• Hydrate cysts in filtered seawater (salinity 25–30 ppt).

• Provide gentle aeration and maintain temperature at 26–28 °C.

• Hatching typically occurs within 24–48 hours.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place.

• Refrigeration recommended for long-term storage.

NUTRITION FACT

Proximate Composition

(% dry weight basis)

• Crude Protein: 45–55%

• Crude Lipid: 8–12%

• Ash: 10–15%

• Crude Fiber: 3–5%

• Nitrogen-Free Extract (NFE): 10–15%

Dominant Amino Acids

The amino acids detected at relatively high concentrations include:

• L-Glutamic Acid (7.550 nmol/mL)

• L-Alanine (7.021 nmol/mL) 

• Glycine (5.464 nmol/mL)

• L-Leucine (4.014 nmol/mL)

• L-Valine (2.016 nmol/mL)

• L-Isoleucine (1.488 nmol/mL)