1. Saturated
salt solution
Specific gravity: 1.18 - 1.20
General purpose solution.
Sodium chloride: 400 grams
Water: 1000 ml
- Stir thoroughly before use.
- May distort eggs.
2. Salt/sugar solution
Specific gravity: 1.28
General purpose solution.
Sodium chloride: 400 grams
Water: 1000 ml
Sugar: 500 grams
Dissolve the salt in water to make a saturated solution.
Add the sugar to the saturated salt solution.
Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Sodium nitrate
Specific gravity: 1.18
This solution is sometimes used for strongyle
eggs.
Sodium nitrate: 400 grams
Water: 1000 ml
Add sodium nitrate to water while stirring.
- May form crystals and distort eggs if left longer than 20
minutes.
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