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Those cute little newborn hatchlings... they just look so hungry don't they? You're thinking to yourself... "surely it wouldn't hurt if I fed them just a little". Don't do it! You must resist those motherly (or fatherly) instincts! Your newborn pets are just fine and have plenty of food available when first hatched. That packet of Instant Live Eggs you just poured in also contained enough food supply to feed your newborns for a number of days. Wait at least "5 days" (and no more than "7 days") before feeding them for the first time... and when doing so, always use the small end of the feeding spoon.
Feeding your Sea-Monkeys "once" a week usually works quite well. It really depends greatly on how many of your pets survive to adulthood after the first few weeks of life. Less than 16 adult Sea-Monkeys, and you may want to back off to once every 8 to 10 days. Pay close attention! If your Sea-Monkeys water begins to become cloudy, it's a sure sign that you're over-feeding them. If this is the case, stop feeding them until the water clears up. Also observe the bodies of your Sea-Monkeys. Healthy adult Sea-Monkeys will have a dark streak running the length of their bodies. This indicates that they are eating properly and have a full gut. If this is the case, once every 8 days is just fine... but always continue in your observations. Another factor is "green algae" growth. If you provide an adequate light source for your aquarium (with indirect daylight or a plant light), you'll benefit from the growth of green algae which provides both oxygen and a supplemental food source. Once again, be observant... if you notice a significant amount of green algae in the tank, consider feeding them once every 10 days. It's also a good idea to have a method for keeping track of their feeding schedule. I suggest an inexpensive pocket calendar so you can jot down the feeding dates. You'll find this tip especially helpful... and even more so if you have multiple aquariums to keep track of.
Remember, never attempt to feed your Sea-Monkeys anything other than food that was intended for them. If you're interested in feeding your pets something different, Transcience produces a number of other supplements for your Sea-Monkeys (read about them by clicking on the 'Sea-Monkey Supplies' button to the left). It's important to pay attention to the directions listed on the back of each of these packets. When using one of the food supplements instead of the regular growth food, the main thing to remember is to avoid overfeeding them. You do this by choosing one OR the other. Never use both at the same time! As for the other supplements, read the packet instructions. I like to give my pets variety by using a different food supplement from the one I used for the previous feeding. My Sea-Monkeys really seem to enjoy this... especially when I get to the "Banana Treat" supplement!
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