Are sea monkeys the same as brine shrimp? - Aquarium Advice

Tifta · 07-23-2008, 12:45 PM

Sorry if this is a stupid question. I was just curious. If they are, can I get a package of them and feed them to my fish? If not where can I get some live brine shrimp for a good price? And are they really good to give to fish?

fluffyntex · 07-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Yes they are the same thing.

Innovator · 07-23-2008, 01:50 PM

As said, yes they are the same. If you are purchasing a package I will assume that you are purchasing eggs, whether they are decapsulated or not. Those would have to be hatched and do provide a good source of protein; however, adult brine shrimp are quite the opposite unless you enrich them. Try brineshrimpdirect.com or just about any lfs should carry adult brine you can enrich. I would not consider brine, enriched or not, as part of a staple diet.

07-23-2008, 12:45 PM	#1
Tifta Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 242	Are sea monkeys the same as brine shrimp? Sorry if this is a stupid question. I was just curious. If they are, can I get a package of them and feed them to my fish? If not where can I get some live brine shrimp for a good price? And are they really good to give to fish? __________________ 5 gallon (soon to be shrimp tank), 10 gallon Planted tank, 55 gallon tank Tifta's Aquarium blog

07-23-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
fluffyntex Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa Texas Posts: 277	Yes they are the same thing. __________________ Hello, My name is Gayla and I have MTS.

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07-23-2008, 01:50 PM	#3
Innovator Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,748	As said, yes they are the same. If you are purchasing a package I will assume that you are purchasing eggs, whether they are decapsulated or not. Those would have to be hatched and do provide a good source of protein; however, adult brine shrimp are quite the opposite unless you enrich them. Try brineshrimpdirect.com or just about any lfs should carry adult brine you can enrich. I would not consider brine, enriched or not, as part of a staple diet.