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I ran out of food. What else can I feed them?

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Sea monkeys love algae. They also eat brine-shrimp food that is most likely to be powdered algae food.

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What type of food can they have?

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The main ingredient of sea monkey food is algae, so if you don't have the packet, feed them algae pellets or grow algae.

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How long does it normally take for sea monkeys eggs to hatch?

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It really depends. If the water quality is perfect, the eggs will hatch in a day or two. Some eggs will take longer to hatch, or they may not hatch at all. Eggs may be in survival mode and will wait for the water quality to be good in order to hatch.

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Can the algae that grows in their tank be a substitute for food from the packets?

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Yes. It will work quite well if you put it in a particular place in the tank.

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Can I feed them triop food, or will that kill them?

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Yes, it will not kill them.

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What temperature do I keep the tank at?

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Around 50-60 degrees, room temperature. They should not have direct sunlight so they are not burned, and they should not be really cold so they do not freeze.

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Can my sea monkeys eat plain yeast?

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Yes, they can, but you should only give them a pinch.

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It's below 0 where I live. I feel like keeping them by the window; may it be too cold? Is it okay to keep them by a heat vent? It's not a constant heat source, so I don't feel like it would get too hot.

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Ideal temperatures tend to be 15 - 25 degrees C, anything else too extreme will affect egg hatching and growth. A heat vent would be fine, but keep them a slight distance away to minimize risk.

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How long will sea monkeys live?

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it depends on how well you can take care of them. If you care for them extremely well, they can live up to 7 years.

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How do I aerate sea monkeys?

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If you have an air compressor, this process is made much easier. If you don't, a bicycle pump or even a balloon pump is a good second but will require a bit more elbow grease. I place the air hose from my air compressor in the tank for half an hour each three hours if home, or I'll just put it in for four hours when I get home from work.

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Should I make a banana treat?

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No, because if you overfeed a sea monkey, it will most likely die. A whole banana peel is a little much.

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How often do I need to feed my sea monkeys?

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Feed them every other day. If algae forms in their tank, decrease feeding.

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Can I feed them wheat flour?

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No, because the main ingredient in a sea monkey's food is algae, so wheat flour wouldn't help.

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What will plasma do?

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It cleans sediment at the bottom of the tank and encourages more eggs to hatch. Use it before right after adding eggs.

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If I overfeed them, is there anything I can do to save them?

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No, there isn't anything you can do beyond limiting the next feeding to balance it out.

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How do I make the banana treat?

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If you're asking for a recipe, here you go: 1/2 of a banana, a lil' bit of water, and a lil' bit of the food they're used to. Now, you want to mash them all together.

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Will my sea monkeys ever stop mating, or will they keep mating indefinitely?

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Sea monkeys never stop breeding. You can feed extra sea monkeys to any fish you have if your sea monkey tank gets too crowded.

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When do I use the big end of the spoon?

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The big side of the spoon is for a packet sold separately called Plasma 3. Plasma 3 cleans up sediment at the bottom of the tank and supposedly encourages more eggs to hatch. I'm pretty sure that you also can use it for extra packets that are sold separately.

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How do I heat up my sea monkey tank?

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Go to PetSmart or Walmart and buy a 2 gallon aquarium heater and install it in the tank. You could also use a miniature heating lamp, but just make sure you don't overheat the water!

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Can I use sea monkeys as food for my fish?

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Yes, you can. They're especially nutritious for fry.

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Where can I buy more sea monkey food?

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You don't need to get more food, sea monkeys eat algae that grows on the tank. If you really want to buy sea monkeys food you can buy some online or in a store.

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