Question 1

My Brine Shrimp Hatchery has a leak.  What do I do?

Accepted Answer

There are three places the hatchery may leak.  Where the 2L bottle is attached, at the exit drain, and at the air hose attachment.  By observing the leak, you shoudl be able to identify the location.   A.  2L bottle - Disassemble and reassemble.  Sometimes the threads do not seat properly.  Then make sure the 2L bottle is attached tightly.  Insure you have removed the small plstic band that is near the threads has been removed.  This was part of the cap until you twiste dit apart to open the bottle.   B.  Exit Drain - Tighten the plug   C.  Air Hose - Make sure you have pulled the cable tie tight with a pair of needle nose pliers, but be careful you do not want to break the nozzle off.  Generlaly this leak is not too much of an issue because when the air pump is on, it shoudl nto leak at all.   If none of these correct the problem, please contact us at info@aquavistaaquatics.com and we can help you trouble shoot the problem further.

Question 2

Do I need a heater?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.  If you place your hatchery in a living space under a moderate to strong light your temperature will likely be fine.  if you ar etrying to hatch in basement or garage that is not temperature controlled then you may need a heater.  Temepratures from 76F to 82F are ideal.

Question 3

Will any 2L bottle work?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, but we have tested the common styles and shapes of the more traditional 2L bottles and they have all worked so far.

Question 4

Will any Air pump work?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and no.  As long as you have the ability to regulate the air flow, then about any air pump will work.  Without a regulator, some pumps will have too much air flow and cause problems.  It is unlikely that an air pump would have too little air flow.

Question 5

How much air flow do I need?

Accepted Answer

Very Little.  You just need enough air flow to create sufficient turbulance in the water to keep the cysts moving around.

Question 6

Can I put my BSH in the dish washer to clean it?

Accepted Answer

An average dishwasher runs at 130F to 140F and the PETG used in the manufacture of the BSH is good until at least 175F.  The gaskets are good to a higher temperature.  We have tested a few cycles and the base and the plug are fine and would normally be the components that would need washed.  The bumpers on the top and the base ring will not survive a dishwasher cycle and we do not recommend they be placed in the dishwasher with the bumpers assembled.    In addition, some dishwashers operate at higher than average temperatures, so we cannot insure that the product will survive in every dishwasher, but gentle washing on the top shelf should generally not be a problem for the base and plug.  We also do not recommend detergent be used as we do know the effect of detergents on the materials.

Question 7

A part is damaged or lost, what can I do?"

Accepted Answer

Contact us at info@aquavistaaquatics.com  Becasue we design, manufacture, and ship from the USA, we can easily and quickly get you a replacement part.

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