It is an activity suitable for all ages, and they are also small and quiet. Sea monkeys are perfect as a first pet for children because they are fun and educational. They can grow up to 15 millimeters and need to be fed once a week. In other words, they are GREAT. In fact, it has been scientifically proven to reduce stress in most people. Are you skeptical? Then go buy a kit and follow the instructions in the manual or those in this article.
Steps
Step 1. Fill the aquarium with less than half a liter of bottled or distilled water
Do not use tap water because it contains toxic substances for little ones.
Step 2. Pour the purifier, included in the package (the bag with the number 1 written on it), into the water
Leave everything in a cool, dry place for 24 hours.
Step 3. Put the eggs of the sea monkeys in the aquarium, then mix very gently with the food spoon included in the package
The hatching time of the sea monkeys depends on the place, habitat and actions of the owner. As you can see from the graph, the hatching time varies according to the temperature.
Step 4. Oxygenate the aquarium every 24 hours (with the air pump or alternatively with a pipette)
If you don't have an air pump, you simply need a container large enough to hold all the water. Pour the water of the sea monkeys back and forth 4-5 times. On the internet you can buy different (and better) food and other accessories for sea monkeys. Do not overload the aquarium with crystals, otherwise you could suffocate the sea monkeys!
Step 5. Five days after adding the contents of package # 1, feed your sea monkeys with food, helping with the FINAL PART of the food spoon You can feed them once a week for three weeks and then every day
Suggestions
- With sea monkeys, it's a constant shift. Make sure they get indirect sunlight (enough for algae to grow but not enough for your sea monkeys to cook). If you are unsure if you can provide for this, use a plant lamp. Also keep a flashlight handy in case of blackout.
- If the eggs do not hatch within 24 hours, then the water is too cold.
- If the water in the aquarium evaporates by about 5 centimeters, then put some bottled water in a pot, wait 24 hours and then pour it into the aquarium.
- Don't worry if you see algae growing. Seaweed is great food for your monkeys. However, I can also decrease the oxygen in your aquarium, so you have to remove them with your finger or a cotton swab.
- Sea monkeys perform best if you keep them in the light, but not in direct sunlight. Remember, we are not trying to serve boiled shrimp!
- Never put crystals in the aquarium when the sea monkeys are just born because they could get trapped under the crystals and suffocate!
- If you have any questions, look at the FAQ of the sea monkey site and if you haven't found your answer, send an email to the sea monkey site. The staff will do their best to help you.
- If you do not have an aquarium or bubble pump you can use a syringe to oxygenate the water.
Warnings
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Don't feed him too much.
- Sea monkeys are very small and you may need a magnifying glass to see them until they grow up.
- Some of the substances contained in tap water are very poisonous for sea monkeys, just like carbon monoxide for us.
