No More BS About BS!

[SubRosa]

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:

• 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

 

[Aquanero]

Any info on fiber content?

 

[Glabe]

Any info on fiber content?

gotta stay regular

 

[SubRosa]

Any info on fiber content?

Another study out of Mexico shows a varying fiber content, from .1% to 2.1%.

 

[SCAA]

Very interesting, I've never thought to look it up. Hmm

 

[excuzzzeme]

Nothing like "current" data that is almost 30 years old! I for one would look for information that is more current if I actually cared, which I must say I don't.

 

[rufioman]

Fabulous!!!

 

[SubRosa]

Nothing like "current" data that is almost 30 years old! I for one would look for information that is more current if I actually cared, which I must say I don't.

Well Jeff, you cared enough to read and reply so ............. The chemical makeup of artemia hasn't changed much in the last almost 40 years, and I personally think it would be pretty foolish of someone to waste their time redoing a study as straightforward as this one, unless they had a new factor to consider such as a different diet for raising the shrimp.

 

[FreshyFresh]

Man those adults are ashy buggers.

 

[ktrom13]

Man those adults are ashy buggers.

Get them some lotion!

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