What's the endgame for Sea Monkeys?

[Lochroy]

DC were given some and they're still going strong after two months. The bottom of the little tank is a revolting layer of, presumably, uneaten food and excreta. I think some are breeding. DC look at them occasionally but aren't that bothered any more.

How does this come to an end? I would like them gone by Christmas.

I think if it's one of those kits from a toy shop etc they usually are alive for about a year. Quick google just told me though they can last up to 5 😂

The gross build up is actually good for the sea monkeys, they will not die before Christmas, they last quite a while. The tanks are tiny, why the need for them to be gone before Christmas. End game is the same as any other pet, look after them until they die so just make sure they get the correct feed schedule.

Mine lasted years, until I knocked them off the bookcase on to my curtains 🤮

You should have a plastic pipette with it (cheap to buy) so that you can get some of the gunk out the bottom. The water needs part changing occasionally too. Stand tap water for a few days like you would a pond so the chlorine etc dissipates and that will stop it smelling.

Why do you want rid of them? They aren't doing any harm and are as low maintenance as a pet gets.

If you love them and nurture them, about five minutes. If you neglect the little buggers, they’re practically immortal

They give me the creeps! Give me a worm farm any day over those little freaks.

I don't see the point of these as a pet. What's the attraction?

We had a self sustaining colony of daphnia and algae from a "sea monkeys" kit that lasted for years . Eventually the balance got out of whack and they died off but it was lovely to see them doing their thing powered only by sunshine.

Can you release them into the wild?

They are, what is known as brine shrimp, which is really good food for goldfish and other fish? So if you know anybody with a tank with fish, then just give it to them and let them eat cause my goldfish would love them

This. Also, they have mad orgies where they attach themselves to each other and swim around creating more and more. Ours lasted 4 months. 🙈 you’ll eventually notice the numbers dwindling. My ASC son would watch them for hours, and frequently asks to get them again. 🤣

I know it's only a v small tank but that's almost part of the problem. We don't really have anywhere safe to keep it where the DC can see it and I'm worried it's going to get knocked over. It's currently on the kitchen counter which is why I would prefer it gone.

Lots of latching on to each other for their mating and what are apparently egg sacks.

I won't be releasing them, I'm sure that's wrong, but as they need salt water, they wouldn't last anyway.

I might move them into the bathroom.