Why do I need two different nets — can't I use one net to do both jobs?

The two-net system is necessary because Artemia shells and live nauplii overlap significantly in size — a single net mesh fine enough to catch all nauplii would also retain most shells, and a mesh coarse enough to let all shells drain through would lose many nauplii. By using two nets in sequence — a coarser mesh to remove larger shells while nauplii pass through, then a fine mesh to collect the nauplii — you achieve clean separation that a single net cannot provide. This is the standard technique used by professional Artemia hatcheries scaled down to aquarium hobbyist size.

Why is it important to remove Artemia shells before feeding?

Artemia shells (the empty casings left after hatching) are made of chitin — the same tough structural material found in insect exoskeletons. Fish cannot digest chitin efficiently, and small fry and nano fish that ingest significant quantities of shells can develop digestive impaction. Additionally, unhatched eggs that did not hatch in your batch contain a live yolk that ferments when swallowed, potentially causing digestive upset. Shell-free BBS feeding eliminates both risks and ensures that every Artemia feeding session delivers maximum nutritional value — pure nauplii — without the shell debris.

How long does the two-net separation process take?

The entire separation process using the MW Artemia Net Set takes under 2 minutes from harvest to feeding. Pour the harvest through the top net (30 seconds), discard shells, pour through the fine bottom net (30 seconds), briefly rinse nauplii in fresh water (15 seconds), tip into fish tank (15 seconds). Combined with the 10–15 minute settling period at the end of hatching, the full BBS preparation from harvest to feeding takes approximately 12–17 minutes total — comparable to any other BBS preparation method but with significantly cleaner output.

Can I use the fine bottom net as a standalone Moina or Cyclops harvest net?

Yes — the fine bottom net from the MW Artemia Net Set is the same mesh specification as a dedicated Moina harvest net and works effectively as a standalone zooplankton harvest tool for Moina, Daphnia and adult Cyclops cultures. If you already have the Artemia Net Set, the bottom net doubles as your Moina harvest net — eliminating the need for a separate purchase. For hobbyists who maintain both BBS hatching and Moina culture simultaneously, the Artemia Net Set effectively provides both tools in one purchase at combined value.

What hatching container does this work with?

The MW Artemia Net Set is compatible with all standard BBS hatching container types used in Indian aquarium hobby: conical hatching cones (the most common professional method), flat dish or plate hatching setups, mason jar or bottle hatching systems, and purpose-built commercial Artemia hatching units. The nets are hand-held rather than attached to any specific container, making them universally compatible regardless of the hatching method you use. The only requirement is that you can pour or scoop the harvest into the net for straining.

MW Artemia Net Set – BBS Shell Separation Two-Net System

MW Artemia Net Set – BBS Shell Separation Two-Net System

Name: MW Artemia Net Set – BBS Shell Separation Two-Net System
Brand: Microworms.in
SKU: MW-ARTEMIA-NET-SET
Price: 249 INR
Availability: InStock
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MW Artemia Net Set — complete two-net BBS shell separation system
Coarser top net — catches and retains empty Artemia shells while nauplii pass through
Fine bottom net — collects clean live BBS nauplii after shell removal
Produces shell-free BBS nauplii in under 2 minutes — the professional standard
Artemia shells cause digestive blockages in fry — shell-free feeding eliminates this risk
Compatible with all BBS hatching methods — cone, flat dish, mason jar
Fine bottom net also works as a Moina / Daphnia / Cyclops harvest net
Rinse with plain water after use — no soap or detergent
₹249 for the complete two-net set

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MW Artemia Net Set — Complete Two-Net BBS Separation System
Coarser top net removes empty shells → fine bottom net collects clean live nauplii.
Shell-free BBS in under 2 minutes. No digestive risk for fry.

Net 1 — Top

Shell Removal Net

Coarser mesh — retains empty Artemia shells, nauplii pass through

Net 2 — Bottom

BBS Collection Net

Fine mesh — collects clean live nauplii, saltwater drains through

MW Artemia Net Set — BBS Shell Separation System

The professional two-net standard for clean BBS harvesting. Artemia shells cause digestive blockages in fry. This set removes them completely in under 2 minutes.

🧺 Why Shell Separation Matters

When you harvest BBS from a hatching container, you collect a mixture of live nauplii, empty shells from hatched eggs, and potentially some unhatched eggs. Feeding this mixture directly to fry introduces chitin shell fragments that fish cannot digest — particularly dangerous for fry and nano fish whose digestive systems are too small and delicate to process tough shell material safely.

The two-net sequential separation technique is the industry standard for BBS preparation: the coarser top net removes larger shell fragments while nauplii pass through, and the fine bottom net then concentrates the clean nauplii for rinsing and feeding. The process takes under 2 minutes and ensures every BBS feeding session is shell-free and safe.

Important sequence: Always use the coarser top net first to remove shells, then the fine bottom net to collect nauplii. Using the fine net first clogs it with shells and makes nauplii collection difficult. Top net (shells) → Bottom net (nauplii) — in that order, every time.

📋 Set Details

Contents

2 nets (top + bottom)

Price

₹249 complete set

Net 1

Coarser — shell removal

Net 2

Fine — BBS collection

Harvest time

Under 2 minutes

Compatible

All hatching methods

🧪 Complete BBS Kit from Microworms.in

MW Premium Artemia Cysts (₹25g–1kg): 90% hatch rate. Hatch daily for live BBS fry food.
MW Decap BBS / Decapsulated Artemia (₹10g–1kg): Hatch without shells — skip the separation step entirely for an even faster BBS routine.
MW Moina Harvest Net (₹99): The fine bottom net can replace a standalone Moina harvest net — effective dual-use.

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Stock Status: In Stock

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