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Frequently Asked Questions


  1. What are Sea-Monkeys?
  2. What is the lifecycle of Sea-Monkeys?
  3. Can feed the Sea-Monkeys fish food?
  4. What does it mean when the water starts getting cloudy?
  5. What should I do when the water evaporates?
  6. Do I need to add more water purifier when I add more water to the tank?
  7. Can I use tap water in the Sea-Monkey tanks?
  8. What do I do if all the Sea-Monkeys die and I want to bring them back to life?
  9. Can Sea-Monkeys withstand warm temperatures?
  10. Where can I buy more Sea-Monkey supplies?
  11. Is there a phone number I can call to order Sea-Monkey supplies?
  12. Does the Sea-Monkey supplier have an email address?

1. What are Sea-Monkeys?

Sea-Monkeys are a hybrid species of brine shrimp called Artemia nyos.

2. What is the lifecycle of Sea-Monkeys?

The Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys are GUARANTEED to live two years.

3. Can I feed the Sea-Monkeys fish food?

No. Sea-Monkeys must be fed their special Growth Food.

4. What does it mean when the water starts getting cloudy?

You are feeding the Sea-Monkeys too often or too much. Allow the water to become clear before feeding them again.

5. What should I do when the water evaporates?

When the water level in the tank has gone down one inch, refill with boiled tap water or bottled water.

6. Do I need to add more Water Purifier when I add more water to the tank?

No. The Water Purifier is a one-time formula; it only needs to be added when you start the system.

7. Can I use tap water in the Sea-Monkey tanks?

No. You can only use boiled tap water or bottled water.

8. What do I do if all of the Sea-Monkeys die and I want to bring them back to life?

  1. Allow all the water in the tank to evaporate (this may take several weeks)
  2. Add fresh bottled water and 1 package of water purifier
  3. Stir
  4. Wait a few days and you should see newly hatched baby Sea-Monkeys

9. Can Sea-Monkeys withstand warm temperatures?

They grow best in warm room temperatures above 70 degrees F.

10. Where can I buy more Sea-Monkeys supplies?

You can order Sea-Monkeys supplies from:
Transcience Corp.
P.O. Box 809
Bryans Road, MD 20616

11. Is there a phone number I can call to order Sea-Monkeys supplies?

No. The best and quickest way to place a Sea-Monkeys supplies order is by mail or fax to:
Transcience Corp.
P.O. Box 809
Bryans Road, MD 20616
Fax number: (301)375-9050

The Sea-Monkeys parts and supplies list can be found on Pages 26-29 in the Sea- Monkeys Handbook.

12. Does the Sea-Monkeys supplier have an email address?

Not at this time.


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