Here's some actual scientific data to refute my favorite "fact" in this hobby that really isn't a fact. OK, the facts on adult brine shrimp versus newborn:
Adult:
New Born:
Source: Leger et al 1986
Adult:
- Protein 56.4%
- Lipid 11.8%
- Carbohydrate 12.1%
- Ash 17.4%
New Born:
- Protein 52.2%
- Lipid 18.9%
- Carbohydrate 14.8%
- Ash 9.7%
Source: Leger et al 1986