First things first!
So you've never raised Sea-Monkeys before?? Not to worry... It's easy! But before you can even start, you at need to at least obtain one of the many Sea-Monkey starter kits available. These can range from a basic 3 packet kit with no extras, to much more complete kits with plenty of accessories. Any kit can get you started, but for beginners, I would personally advise a kit that at least includes an aquarium. If you want to go all out and jump right in with both flippers, I suggest the Ghostly Galleon kit.
Let's create INSTANT LIFE!
Where to go from here?
AERATION: This simply means getting more air into the water (also called oxygenating). Begin aerating the water 2 days after they hatch and continue everyday for the next 7 days. Beyond that, I've found that every other day works great, but twice a week is sufficient. If your kit came with a Million Bubble Air Pump (or has a built in pump), this is the best way to aerate. A few pumps and your pets get plenty of oxygen. Another method of aeration is to pour the water back and fourth 5 or 6 times from their tank to another container, but always finish in the original tank. If you're uncomfortable with this, you can also try stirring their water with a plastic spoon for 2 to 3 minutes to move air from the surface to the bottom. For more information on aerating your Sea-Monkeys tank, check out our Sea-Monkey Tips Page.
ENVIRONMENT: Temperature and light are important considerations for the location of your aquarium. An optimum temperature for your Sea-Monkeys water lies between 70 and 75° Fahrenheit. They can be raised at cooler temperatures, but doing so will slow their growth, and they usually will not grow as large. Exposure to daylight is also very helpful... as long as it isn't prolonged direct sunlight (which would excessively heat the water). Light helps to promote the growth of green algae in their tank which produces oxygen as well a supplementary food source. If your environment does not provide for convenient sunlight, a useful item to purchase would be a inexpensive plant light (available at many florist shops and department stores).
ADDITIONAL INFO: Still have more questions? Then feel free to visit our Sea-Monkey Message Board where you can ask specific questions you may have concerning your pets (or just have fun interacting with other Sea-Monkey owners). For more information, feel free to check out our Sea-Monkey FAQ Page and Sea-MonkeyTips Page. Or you can even e-mail at the link below if you like.
