Sea-Monkeys Tank/Colony Update - 8/6/2021

[@alpeulpe]

The city tank looks so cool, reminds me of some post apocalyptic set from a movie or something.

[@mickdowler3885]

👍👍👍👍

[@EnzoAch]

mine are dying on week 3, I tried hard, I cannot find the reason. what is your water recipe? cleaning? Algae source? Thank you

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

I use Sea-Monkey brand packets #1 & #2 and mix those with 12oz of bottled distilled water. I don't clean anything... The tanks don't require it Algae grows in time. I use a warm environment and LED lights to stimulate growth. I hope you have more luck going forward!

[@EnzoAch]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon where you get those packets from?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

@@EnzoAch sea-monkeys.com, Hobby Lobby, Amazon.com, toy stores, etc.

[@cafezo87934]

your sea monkeys are living the good life

[@jodhia]

I know this video is a year old. But Jonathan your business card with address and phone was on show. Eeek

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

Thanks for the heads up. All good though. I run a couple small businesses from home and ship items weekly. My address is pretty known.

[@jodhia]

Phew! Love your content. You have a sub from Australia 😜

[@drakeydotmpeg7890]

What’s up with all the hoses

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

Those are air lines going into each tank.

[@kellymccallister7373]

Can I use an electric air pump in my aquarium

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

So long as the output end is submersible, sure. That's what I use in mine.

[@kellymccallister7373]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon THANK YOU SO MUCH I WAS SCARED TO PUT IT IN THERE TANK

[@itsaaronlolz]

i’m in cali and i started them off a few days ago. they still insulate our homes so it’s like 72 the coldest rn.

[@garbageangel5215]

Does it matter what type of air pumps you use? I’ve been looking around at different kinds, but I’m still a little confused about them with sea monkeys and I don’t wanna overwhelm them.

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

The brand of pump itself isn't really that important. I use pretty cheap ones. The important thing is to have a control valve so you can control the flow of air going into the tanks.

[@alexandriawongso506]

what air pump and heater do you use? How do you control the output of the pump?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

I use a pretty small USB powered air pump. I got it for about $8 on eBay. The air flow is controlled by small valves. You can pick them up from pet supply stores for a few dollars. I use a few things to regulate the temperature including: my home's thermostat/heating system, space heater in the room, heating mats, and LED lights.

[@alexandriawongso506]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon Thank you! Ive been looking at starting a tank and love your set up! :)

[@carpincho146]

Very cool video! I started my first sea monkeys tank a bit over a week ago. I have a few questions if you dont mind. Are all of your sea monkeys in their original tanks or have you ever moved them into new tanks part way through their lives? What are the tubes in the water? Thank you if you see this and get the chance to reply 😊 I love your tanks

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

Hi Sophie! I'm excited about your new pets! Most of these colonies have lived in their current tanks. The Moon and City colonies originally started in basic glass jars but I moved them into their current tanks after about a month. The tubes are air lines coming into each tank. They are all connected to control valves and into one air pump.

[@pharaohsmagician8329]

Good questions thank you for asking

[@carpincho146]

@@pharaohsmagician8329 :)

[@carpincho146]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon sorry I didn't say it sooner but thank you for the response

[@djc9771]

Hi,what are the tubes on the top for?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

Those are for aeration. I have them connected to air pumps and run them a couple times each day.

[@kidatheart27722]

Hello! I'm new to sea monkeys. I started my tank and my sea monkeys are growing well. I was wondering if it's ok to put a plant in the aquarium?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

Most plants do not do well in salt water, so I'd be really careful with that.

[@kidatheart27722]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon lol I completely spaced out about it being salt water.

[@mariscion2124]

Where fo you get those little front tanks from? Whatre they called?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

The little square ones are called Sea-Monkey Mini World tanks. There's the Moon, Hang 10, and Beach. They are about 15 years old or so. I got mine on eBay.

[@chrispedersen5578]

So eager to please.

[@TheWorldOfMeghan]

All my sea monkeys died so I am restarting!

[@TheWorldOfMeghan]

What brand of heating device do you use? And what heating temperature is it at?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

I use heating mats from a brand called Vivosun. LED Philips Hue lights are all around too. I don't let the room drop below 68°F ever. I also try to keep the tanks under 85°F.

[@TheWorldOfMeghan]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon thanks

[@TheWorldOfMeghan]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon is 80 F a good temperature?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

@@TheWorldOfMeghan I'm no expert, but that temp works for me. :)

[@TheWorldOfMeghan]

@@SeaMonkeyDudeJon thanks! I’ll try that

[@jeffreyquick6254]

Great video! Your tanks are awesome!

[@aqualabcreations]

Would love to do a collab video sometime soon!

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

That would be fun! Feel free to message me on Facebook and we can talk about ideas.

[@andrewdamianos1627]

Awesome video!

[@katiepoe961]

You’ve inspired me to buy some sea monkeys of my own! I’m considering buying an air pump as well as a suction cup fish tank heater. Did you begin your sea monkeys without the heater and pump, then introduce it as they grow older? Or did you start off your sea monkeys in a heated and oxygen pumped tank?

[@SeaMonkeyDudeJon]

I've been using the heating elements and aerating since day one.