Sea Monkeys

[Sp3nc3r]

there is no way i can afford brine shrimp around my area, BUT in the mall they sell sea monkey kits and such for 1$, i considered grabbing like 20 but thought about asking you guys if this is a good idea

this is mainly for my kribensis fry, so good idea or bad?

 

[tacsneB]

Hi We gave our fish sea monkeys and they didnt even get to the bottom of tank before the fish ate them all so could be a good idea to buy them and grow your own, think they are brine shrimps anyway as our water world store told us. Have ago. Hope this helps worked for us anyway.
JJ

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

yeah sea monkeys are brineshrimp

 

[timmystood]

Cool!! I'm gonna do that too then!! Growing your own food sounds fun!! Will all fish eat sea monkeys??

 

[smurfyy_2k3]

yeah because they are just brine shrimp

 

[Mr Miagi]

Surely a packet of frozen brineshrimp dosnt cost more than $20. Or isnt there any in your area? You can just break apart individual cubes, thaw them out and then feed your fish with them. Id say a frozen block would be cheaper than the sea monkeys in the long run.

 

[Griz]

Live are somewhat better, especially for finicky eaters. Some would look at raisng live BS as a hassle / others would say it's fun and interesting in it's own right. Your fish will certainly appreciate it! Frozen is certainly a cheaper and more convenient alternative. It's your choice.

 

[timmystood]

What about Triops (similar to sea monkeys) are they suitable?

 

[RadaR]

Sea monkeys arent nutritious though where as proper brineshrimp are.

 

[timmystood]

Yeah but it's fun!!!

 

[OohFeeshy]

The food included with Sea monkeys isn't overly nutritious, so give them a better diet and you'll be fine with feeding them to fish.

 

[insanityseeker]

sea monkeys are much more expensive here....

 

[Sp3nc3r]

thanks for all of the replys i was only expecting one or two

i will definetly try them and see how the fish like them

 

[timmystood]

Me too!! I'm trying Triops though, not Sea-Monkeys! I got a great set/tank off eBay for just £8!

 

[insanityseeker]

i didnt realise triops were shrimp...