Shrimp Quest 05: Sea Monkey Prison Colony

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[@memesandthings8340]

I’m happy finally someone is not treating there sea moneys like crap

[@GoonKing421]

He f'd up their salinity so he could be lazy with aeration. Thats pretty crappy, why not just use an air pump and have the right salinity

[@Pyre-Ants]

You are right, the eggs are in the 1st package. Plus a few more in Package two. The "instant life" was not more than a marketing gag and a little magic trick. Actually Pack 1 contains eggs and salt for the water. After 24h (it says "let it sit for 24h on the manual) the brine shrimp are hatched. They are just really tiny and hard to spot. So here is where the magic starts! Package 2 contains not only god knows what, but a little bit of blue dye. The dye settles on the tiny shrimps and makes them easier to see. This just looks like they magically appeared after adding package two! Also: I like your water jug! Well.. except for the "X" on it. The rest of its lable is just perfect! :D

[@leilei8432]

Actually, the first pack contains a water purifier to create right conditions for the sea monkeys, leave it for 24 hours then you add the second pack which contains the eggs, the blue stuff I don't know what it is but its fine.

[@taylorbrown8073]

@@leilei8432 no he was right it's not purifier lol

[@unusual3442]

package 1 and 2 are the same just salt and eggs

[@stevenmillar8810]

yeah die in the second one it turns the water a slight blue to help spot the brine shrimp as they grow up to be white / translucent

[@aliciacb8284747274]

I finally found someone as obsessive as me 🤣🤣 can't just have something I have to know and have EVERYTHING to do with it

[@sunsundks3891]

I gues its a good thing when we are talking about pets

[@celestialraven]

Same here though watching here witch my obsession x3 glad that I'm on the good side of treating the monkies like good pets

[@crikarlshamn]

Marimo Moss Balls (algae) work well in this salinity - or at least they do in my tank for brine shrimp. Also some mosses and sturdy Anubias Nana. Very pretty to add plants and adds oxygen naturally. Plants will feed on the faeces of the shrimp.

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

I thought Moss balls would start to.. deteriorate or rot in the salt water and worsen the quality of the water?

[@cssruth]

"...no that's a bag of water." 😂😂😂

[@mellewedin8221]

If you Aqua make the plants over a 24-hour. It's a less of a shock and they will last and live and thrive in that, my mosses and ferns live in really low pH due to the fact that they are in black water tanks, I always have some salt in my water fresh water tanks. Every single body of water has some level of salt. Neat lil gift I hope she loved it.

[@hellolala]

lol I thought you said your niece is 23 😂

[@adriangreen8065]

hellolala I did too! Lmao I was like wait what ??!!

[@jumpy7163]

Saaaaaame

[@sophieadams0411]

Same

[@jonleite6251]

I'm 23, I'd be happy as shit if someone got me some aqua dragons

[@JustinArellanoandthesubscriber]

He said turning 3

[@justanerdgamer]

Anyone remember the south park episode on this? xD

[@_nailsbywho_3288]

Lmao yes 😂

[@biamfromphrog6890]

ChenChen sea men + sea people = seaciety

[@jonleite6251]

The sea men? But ofc

[@rosiejane2715]

“This is a bag of water” 😂 dead

[@magicmayhem929]

Bruh this is exactly what I've been looking for. I've been wanting a nano aquarium with some form of life other than plants in it and I never would have thought of sea monkeys! I appreciate the research put into this! Time to go set up a nano tank 😎

[@capturedbyken2936]

damn, sea monkeys lol ...talk about a blast from the past ...back when ant farms were popular lol

[@npc6817]

You havent been much on youtube recently have you?

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

@@npc6817 dumbass

[@totaldestruction9133]

I thought this dude was a fish genius until he didn’t rinse the gravel

[@carrotburgers6364]

Total Destruction and used super glue

[@patrickdecker3058]

I can understand about the gravel, but what's wrong with superglue?

[@sunsundks3891]

@@patrickdecker3058 nothing?

[@MultiTomtom23]

Super glue was first invented with war in mind if I am correct....it was used to seal up wounds instantly.... Super glue dries instantly when coming into contact with water...so it should nor be toxic...in war times it was just spread over big wounds even opened stomach.... I hope I used the right words...English is not my first language =) I mean I do not know how it turned out yet...but to much plants are maybe bad...brine shrimp are filter feeders... So they feed on small algae... If there are to much plants that use up all the nutrines, there may be no more for small algea for the brine shrimp =)

[@tentifr]

MultiTomtom23 that sounds incredibly painful

[@pryingeyes1551]

Wow, actual Pyrex! Corning sold the company, and while European iterations have continued making actual Pyrex (borosilicate,) World Kitchen, in the U.S., manufactures a cheaper product, that is actually less temperature shock resistant than regular glass. I learned that the hard way, while making yogurt, and a cold bath caused a warmed milk and yogurt slurry to shatter. I was fortunately only grazed by the shrapnel, yet others have been less fortunate. Even taking it out of the oven, and exposing it to a room temperature atmosphere can cause it to explode. People have been grievously injured, with slashed arteries, and have gone to the E.R.. Unfortunately, in America, the laws are designed, not to protect individuals from corporations, but the opposite. If you see a Pyrex vessel with capitol letters, it is real. If it features all lowercase, it is a, tragically legal, counterfeit.

[@joshbonner9409]

I'm going to try this with troips. but with sea grass... I'm obsessed too lol

[@RisingFromTheAshes97]

There is a problem with the "original salinity" from just the sea monkeys packets. You were right when you said it should be higher. The instructions said 12 oz of water you added it to 64 oz instead. It would have been 5x higher. I'm interested to see how the shrimo hatched/survived.

[@jctrevi89]

If you're aiming for the ASMR sector of KZbin, your future is bright Great vlog as always

[@TitoTheRaccoon]

awesome video! Just found your channel and subbed!

[@3le_nna]

Tito The Raccoon omg hi

[@hanawana]

Brilliant description.

[@jessyraven3876]

Such a cool gift idea for kids! Thank you I needed a good one for my nice 😄

[@Spalding1250]

Last year I decided to get some brine shrimp (Sea Monkeys brand) because they were on sale and for nostalgia sake. I think you're right, I'm pretty sure the eggs are in the first packet. They didn't live very long though

[@user-ye9bc7nw2c]

lol

[@V1stagarten]

Damn this guy really out here glueing plants to the substrate

[@HaNaNaNaNa420]

I just bought sea monkeys as fish food but they are waaay too cute and now I'm looking up all the different videos on how to keep them alive and happy. This was very useful thank you!

[@SirenaSpades]

It's a bit dumb to do that, since you can buy a MASSIVE amount of brine shimp eggs in a large capsule at the fish store meant for fish food.

[@HaNaNaNaNa420]

@@SirenaSpades Thanks for your input, which is admittedly a bit unclear, since I don't understand what is dumb and how you happen to know what my LFS has in stock. Happy Easter! :)

[@meikahidenori]

Not all LFS sell brine shrimp eggs, especially for growing your own fish food. I wouldn't trust mine if they did as alot of thier fish food and chemicals are expired and thay don't look in great condition. It's unfortunate but it happens

[@mattclinch1976]

1.005 specific gravity is also know as brackish water. Mangrove sprigs would grow well in there.

[@donsan8762]

What type of salt did you use? I'm looking at starting up a bigger tank but the small water purifier packet converts to only 300ml of water. My tank would be at least two litres. Its difficult for me to get multiple packs of just the water purifier here in NZ :/

[@sammy_sand_utubeyt6901]

Aquarium salt probably

[@James-xm8uu]

Could you tell me what glue you used? I'm thinking of attaching java moss to my spiderwood.

[@lachlanlikesathing]

+James Sun www.aquaristiconline.com.au/products/aquagluemxbon3g

[@James-xm8uu]

Thank you!!

[@James-xm8uu]

Heya, I think you might've sent it to the wrong person haha!!

[@MisterDuckers]

I know this was two years ago but that algae would’ve been a good idea then you don’t have to feed them

[@angelamoubray4133]

Lol yea, but the kid would probably enjoy feeding them. I know I did as a kid

[@kana2x451]

halophytes can live in salt water, they are plants that grow in brackish water and are accustom to saltwater surges during tropical storm.

[@leoyu1070]

you are such a genius!

[@OriginalMindTrick]

Submersed java is one of the easiest plants to dry out when exposed to the air. They are grown emersed as is almost all aquatic plants but that requires multiple daily spraying and high humidity.

[@lachlanlikesathing]

+OriginalMindTrick I am learning that quickly. Might just clip the leaves back

[@OriginalMindTrick]

I would get a plant that is in its emersed form. Try searching riparium for some inspiration.

[@richardsherman2286]

@@OriginalMindTrick good luck emersing plants knob

[@memesandthings8340]

Even the littlest animals are important

[@amyjessop371]

so essentially i could use the packets of sea monkeys in a home made tank and pop a plant in??

[@wolfinthesuit]

Good video thanks for it

[@adamnelson8572]

You're such a rebel, Lachlan. Proper procedure can kiss your ass.

[@marissafranche3331]

I’m experimenting with java fern windelov with sea monkeys ?!?! And it’s been going good ?! No babies (propagations, or sea monkeys) have died ... yet ♥️😅

[@kittykat8177]

Oh and I love your hair, very cute :-)

[@swissmissap]

What happen to the monkeys? Did they live wasn't many videos you did on them?

[@sirdukeusa3289]

Subwassertang is also a good moss for brackish water, You need a bigger, taller container for the Java fern. It's a submersible plant. The super glue will not harm the critters, as I use it to glue moss onto item all the time.

[@lucikens666]

I like the lil squidie on the thumbnail :)

[@jackspencer63]

Should have looked for some macro algae

[@Wonginism]

Wow I think a new view of your house.

[@stevenking8459]

Did you use tap water or distilled water?

[@MegaNightmarewolf]

Once had a huge colony of brine shrimp, I swear it got bigger by the day...not entirely sure what happened to them other than them dying..

[@chickieepooh2u]

"No this is a bag of water" lmao

[@ethan9810]

Your a great uncle

[@caitlynn7903]

Cool video

[@MrSurgpimp]

Is it just me or does that refractometers thing look more like a lightsaber

[@benjaminandersen1097]

just a thought, be careful about evaporation, if the water level drops, the salinity will rise accordingly. subscribed, like your channel:)

[@rp101aquatics6]

agreed alway add water as needed every day

[@grimlock5208]

Howd did it come out? Can we get an update?

[@Twilightmoon1972]

doesn't the glue contaminate the brine shrimp and living plants?

[@patrickdecker3058]

No it shouldn't. Look for cyanacrylate based glue (which is the standard one)

[@braveboy1million908]

Cool.

[@seiyuokamihimura5082]

Mangrove. Plus then you get a cool mangrove bonsai

[@jaztaz45]

I didnt know Rohan got into aquariums :0

[@cmharper5049]

I dont think that the plant u used are for saltwater...

[@Rv12_pilot]

Salt water shrimp in fresh water good job

[@uggali]

Obviously that pure water that you bought didn't need that dechlorinator it was pure AF anyway.

[@e-gamerplayz1534]

1:13 great stuff

[@Sedonawhite]

Eggs are actually in packet number 1

[@danielpong2774]

oh hi youre back

[@mellewedin8221]

You can use any super glue that is a gel based glue. It must be super glue jel.

[@sirdzl7105]

Every year is Skrimp Qu3st

[@mintylinty2052]

I feel lonely...its nearly 2022 TvT

[@roystone5369]

DOSE ANYONE KNOW WHERE TWO GET THE RIGHT EGGS FOR THE EGGS YOU CAN GROW TO ADULTS.

[@musicbruh803]

theyve been contained for our safety

[@leilei8432]

Aside from super glue you can also just tie it down to the rock with some thread

[@reinierakkerman6689]

OMG. Why do you use superglue. Just tie the Javavern on to the stone…

[@VyvienneEaux]

A live java fern?

[@BabbleOn777]

You could have just bought the eggs wholesale online, reprinted what is online, and throw in a cute container with spirulina in it. But? you do you...you do it well.

[@Tony-nm5ig]

They always died within 2 days :(

[@mysticstardust1109]

Same Bro 2 batch alr

[@LowSpecLinuxLaptop]

I kept mine alive for a while in the early 80s

[@catlic2146]

I love aqua dragons but I forgot to feed them for a month so I threw them away

[@jungletheme2094]

Thanks youtube!! Needed a totally random video. P.s. when the fuck did they become seadragons

[@Sedonawhite]

Blue dye is in packet number 2 to help them b more visible

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

You could just build a underwater terrarium. Brine shrimp can live indefinitely inside of a sealed container. Someone claimed that it would live forever. Anyway it seems easier than your kit. I Will like you to a good tutorial after I watch your video.

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2i7i4qirtx3gJo Don't be afraid to make mistakes the only we're going to learn trust me I know from experience research is great but it's nothing compared to actually doing it.

[@hyunjinscheoeumiraseoda4639]

Omg I love your Australian accent, bye

[@alleonalykaramirez8013]

Like watching a kid playing

[@akane3046]

Pretty sure the #1 packet was the eggs so they could make an excuse to a 1 day waiting for the seamonkeys, and not purifying the water xd

[@klarageder7372]

I thought he said 23 too

[@citlalireyes-cruz1320]

❤️❤️❤️😮

[@cocochanelly5193]

Noooooooooo! Not glue!!! Could used some kind of styrofoam or sponges.

[@rp101aquatics6]

it is aquarium safe glues

[@mellewedin8221]

And that looks more like a African fern and not a Java. I have several different types of java fern.

[@KatherineGittens]

If u don't go get her some fish toys and be done with hit it, who gives a three year old sea monkeys, that she can't take care of and leave the responsibility on her parents, that's some rude shit

[@jonleite6251]

Dude you went too hard on this. Brine shrimp don't need a specific gravity. 😂😂 my cichlids don't even have that luxury. You should look into echospheres they don't need any maintenance at all.

[@SotonSam]

I'm replacing the water and putting them into a bigger jar. Should I add some salt or no? I'm worried the water salinity won't be high enough. I know they only need a little bit. Maybe the water from the last jar will be enough

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

You said we were going to be screaming at you because you were doing everything wrong, well you didn't do anything wrong you just seem to be combining basic brine shrimp terrarium / breeding methods with a straight-up Aquarium. IDK hopefully it works for you.

[@ryanwakebradtelle8682]

By the way Brian shrimp tail on algae so having too much fertilizer may be a good thing.

[@umomgay1849]

I subscribed becouse I am Asian toooo!!!

[@courtneyraiyn-eshaiyn7815]

Akkwaah dragons

[@hayleyvannistelrooy7038]

Always wash your substate. Shrimp life 🤘

[@thatdirtymichiganmusician1038]

9:00 should have used flex seal..tsk tsk

[@lesgargouille1150]

That hair tho

[@doragon3329]

The java fern should not be below substrate.

[@_nailsbywho_3288]

Doragon i was gonna say that but you already did lmao 👍

[@alizaharu3978]

So the water is just normal tap water? He uses technical terms.

[@kix97lm]

Aliza Haru no he used RODI water which means reverse osmosis deionized water. Like a extra af purfication/ distillation process that makes water safe for animals. If you have a marine tank you should always use RODI water. A lot of fish store have it available because they all have RODI systems. A lot of hobbyists keep a system in they’re home

[@Mr2pint]

Don't feel good about that glue - we will see I guess..

[@OriginalMindTrick]

I have used cyanoacrylate to glue on plants in a lot of different tanks and with lots of different fish and shrimps in them and to no ill effect. It has a really pungent chemical smell to it but it is surprisingly non toxic.

[@sarahallen8739]

yup, fish stores use it all the time to glue coral frags to rock and the plop them right into the tanks

[@SusiQf]

Why don't people use food grade silicone to "glue" items in their tanks??

[@patrickdecker3058]

Because it takes too long to dry? Or do you want to spray plants for several hours so they don't dry out? Superglue is nontoxic, dries fast and is easier to apply. What's the problem?

[@lize5660]

Hi

[@anklerobber4227]

Shrimp *

[@richardsherman2286]

Marine aquarium. Champ

[@poodle-pig4831]

I’m not completely sure the supper glue is safe, but if you want, you can get a string and tie down the roots to the rock, and after a wile, once the roots have attached themselves, you can take off the string. Just a suggestion, I’m sure the plant will be fine. Keep up the good work.

[@Voeris1]

My dude... just get an aquarium lol. The 10 Gallon ones are cheap AF.

[@Voeris1]

Yeah I got mine for around that.

[@jrenee1040]

14 for the tank, and how much more for gravel, filter, conditioners, etc. Plus the actual fish. 5 bucks at walmart and you have the complete set up for basic seamonkey keeping. And you can even top off the water to compensate for evaporation if you don't over feed them.

[@lilmarco9866]

Never getting that 13 minutes of life back

[@ileftnclleavemealone4265]

How can blowing a straw give oxygen to them? To use a straw u have to exhale, which means you are breathing in carbon dioxide to them!

[@jaisookprasert6276]

when he blows out, exess oxygen is also blown out.

[@CHRONICjon716]

J Sookprasert wrong. It breaks the surface tension of the water which allows gas exchange to oxygenate the water.

[@jaisookprasert6276]

Big Stank thx. Knew I said something wrong, but didn't know what it was.

[@devinhennessy6773]

Your body in one breath only consumes a very small percentage of any of the components of air.

[@npc6817]

We actually exale before we can abcorb all of the oxygen in a single breath because carbon dyoxide is just that poisonous

[@dovie5618]

Aussie accents are so cute. "Refrectohmatah". Yes. 😭💕