![]() In 1998 sea monkey eggs were even taken into space on a NASA mission, returned to earth, and successfully hatched! These tiny creatures, known as Artemia NYOS, are incredibly hardy. They were specifically developed for the novelty pet market and have been popular since the 1960s. Sea monkeys are a special hybrid breed of brine shrimp not found in nature. They will breed readily at any time of the year if suitable conditions in the tank are maintained. Unlike many other animals, there is no specific breeding season for sea monkeys. Let’s find out how to keep your tank stocked with an ample supply of baby sea monkeys. Once you have a few sea monkeys, breeding a lifetime supply is entirely possible if you know how to look after them. They can reproduce sexually by mating or asexually as females can produce young without a male. Sea monkeys will begin to reproduce from around five weeks of age. Sea monkeys breed readily if four tank conditions are met sufficient oxygen, correct salinity, warm temperature, and adequate food. ![]() Once you have a healthy tank of these active shrimp, it is really simple to breed enough to share with everyone. If you have sea monkeys, you’ve probably had friends and family who want to share the joy of having a tank of these tiny creatures. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For health concerns, please seek proper veterinary care. It is not intended to be used in place of veterinary advice. The purpose of this blog is to share general information and is written to the author's best knowledge.
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