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Artemia production in Russia

In Western Siberia (Russia) there are about 100 Artemia lakes with total area over 1 600 km2. Geographically these lakes are located between 51°–56°N and 61°–82°E.

Adult Artemia

Adult Artemia (± 1 cm in length) have an elongated body with two stalked complex eyes, a linear digestive tract, sensorial antennulae and 11 pairs of functional thoracopods.

Artemia production in Russia, part 1

In Western Siberia (Russia) there are about 100 Artemia lakes with total area over 1 600 km2. Geographically these lakes are located between 51°–56°N and 61°–82°E.

Reproductive characteristics of Artemia

In the Artemia life cycle, it consumes 3 weeks to nourish them from eggs to the matures. Artemia is classified into an aquatic branchiopoda class which is a one class of crustaceans subphylum. Artemia is also known as brine shrimp.

Biological characteristics of Artemia

Living environment: Adult Artermia ranges from 10 to 12 mm in length. In the natural environment, it can be alive in a environment having a salinity of more than 35 ‰. However, it doesn’t own the itseft-defence cability. It is a reason why Artemia can exist only in the oceanic areas with salinity over 70 ‰ in which there are no creatures killing Artemia.

General concepts relating Artemia

Artemia is a small crustacean living in brackish water and seawater environment. Artemia owns a rich nutritional content. Artemia is high concentrations of protein, amino acids, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals that are good for reproduction and making pigment process. Therefore, it is a favorable food in hatcheries and grow-out ornamental fish farms.