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How long do brine shrimp live?

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Mono Lake Brine Shrimp have two to three generations every year, and they live for up to 6 months. They all die off by the end of the year as the water cools. Cysts hatch the following April and the cycle repeats. Click here for more on Mono Lake Brine Shrimp. top
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How do I hatch baby brine shrimp?

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Hatching baby brine is relatively easy. You can go the your local pet store and buy a hatching kit which includes brine shrimp eggs and a hatcher and follow the included instructions. Purchase a brine shrimp net if one is not included in the kit. You can also build a hatcher of your own out of a one-gallon jar with an airstone or as I do, use an inverted 3-liter bottle with air feeding from the narrow neck. I cut the bottom out of the bottle and save as a cover.
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Should I also feed them frozen brine shrimp?

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Besides green veggies and rice, what else would round out their diet well? I read so much about their digestive problems and have eliminated the dry food (even soaked dry food). lt;Sounds like you're doing great so far. Some frozen brine would be okay to add to this, or frozen bloodworms once in a while.> Do they need protein from other than plant sources? Can they eat Abelmoschus manihot leaves? (It's a human food crop in the tropics and loaded with protein.
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Really, they are just brine shrimp. Why would I spend $10.00 on brine shrimp?

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The water level in the tank appears dangerously low and we are out of water purification powder. Are there any field expedients available? I am not sure we have the time to send off for the official sea-monkey material. Have no fear, the Sea Monkey Answer Lady is here (hey, that rhymed!). You need not worry about the water purification powder ever again! Just use filtered or purified water and fill the tank up to the top! Don't worry....they won't die! I have had unlimited success with this!
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How big should my baby zebrafish be before I begin feeding brine shrimp to them?

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Is anyone using plankton to feed zebrafish larvae? I am specifically interested in the frozen blocks used in fish farming.
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Should I feed frozen brine shrimp to my baby zebrafish?

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No. Frozen brine shrimp are considered a non-optimal food for a number of reasons. The freezing process damages the shell of the shrimp resulting in the loss of nutrients. The shrimp will become food for bacteria or fungus, both bad. The frozen brine shrimp are dead so they will start rotting immediately and sink to the bottom where they will be a less attractive food item for the fish. Instead, you should use live baby brine shrimp that you hatch yourself from eggs (cysts actually).
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I was just wondering if I could feed my goldfish frozen brine shrimp or bloodworms?

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lt;<The brine shrimp? Yes. There's roughage here that shouldn't pose a problem. I'd be reluctant about getting too "crazy" with the bloodworms, though.>> I feed these to my tropical fish, and was wondering if I could do the same with my 2 small goldfish. I just really want to feed them something different, and I think it would be great if I could feed them those things. (They eat flakes and peas at the moment).
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Why are they called Sea-Monkeys® when, in fact, they're still brine shrimp?

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Ah, the most frequently asked question. Remember, they are not really brine shrimp - see above. As you will notice they are closely related to the brine shrimp but are not, in fact, brine shrimp. As for the name, that is a closely guarded secret and I would have to kill you if I told you.
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How long can I store your shrimp in my freezer?

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Assuming your freezer is always at a constant temperature of 0°F, Contessa's frozen shrimp can be stored in your freezer for approximately three months after purchase. Please remember, however, that frequent opening and closing of your freezer will result in shorter storage periods.
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How long do they live?

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Well I guess that depends on who you talk to--Most farmers who are in the egg producing business will say 2 years. Those who are in the meat producing business will say 6 months--Those who keep birds as pets (with names) or who are not interested in maximum production of eggs, will find that chickens can live up to 8 or 10 years.
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What is a brine?

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For meat curing purposes, a brine, also known as a sweet pickle cure, is a mixture of Morton® Tender Quick or Morton® Sugar Cure (Plain) and water. This mixture is then pumped into the meat or the meat is placed in the brine and refrigerated for a specific period of time. Back to Top
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Have you tried or heard of using "Beta Meal" to enrich the brine shrimp nauplii (artemia)?

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They are not agressive feeders and they are fairly shy fish, however, once established they do compete well.
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How Long Do Cats Live?

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You'd think that would be a simple question, with a simple answer. Unfortunately, every source I've found gives different information: Britanica Online says the lifespan of a domestic cat in captivity is 21 years (in context, this seems to be the maximum age of the vast majority of otherwise healthy cats!!!). The Tidycat website once indicated that the average Russian Blue lives 18 years (I couldn't find a reference to persian lifespan). On the HomeArts Ask the Vet website, Dr.
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FAQ Alligators and Their Kin
important aspect of caring for a reptile like this is giving serious thought to how long you will have to be responsible for it. Remember that a large (1000+ lb) alligator or other crocodilian cannot be readily sold or given away, and your once "cool" pet (that you bought when you were 25) may be a bit more difficult to accommodate adequately 40 years later.
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How long do head lice live?

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Head lice live about a month after hatching. It takes about a week for an egg to mature and hatch. The nymph louse grows to maturity in about a week to ten days. This leaves about three weeks of active life in the hair.
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How Long do Danes Live?

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The average life span of most giant breeds is about 8-10 years. I know of Danes living to 10-12 years, but right now unfortunately that is the exception rather than the rule. There are a few health problems which afflict the Great Dane breed: growth problems (HOD, PANO and OCD), hip dysplasia (OFA and Penn-Hip tests), and bloat/GDV/torsion are primary concerns. Wobblers, thyroid problems, and problems with the eyes (CERF test) also appear in the breed. Se our HEALTH links for more info:
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How long do hamsters live?

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Syrians usually live on average two years, some have been known to live three or four years. Dwarfs usually live around one and half years and Roborovski usually around three years.
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How long does a mosquito live?

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This varies with the mosquito species and the time of the year. Some species may only live for less than a week, while others can live for several months over the winter months. (BACK)
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How Long do Morgans Live?

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Most horse will live for 20-30 years. Morgans are very long lived; many will live past 30 years if they are well cared for.
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How long do they live on Thiaoouba ?

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As long as they wish. Millions of years if they want to. And their physical bodies are forever young, because they can regenerate any cell in their bodies at will.
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How long do spiders live?

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http://www.sciencenet.org.uk/database/Biology/Original/b00054d.html says that the life span of spiders can vary from a few months to 20 years.
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How long can I live with lupus?

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Most people with lupus can live a normal life span if they are properly treated, follow their doctor's advice, and lead a healthy lifestyle.
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Heart Failure - FAQ
This is often a patient's most important question, and also the most difficult for doctors to answer. In part, medical professionals may be reluctant to discuss statistical information with a patient, regarding a topic as serious as mortality. Also, with adherence to medications and lifestyle recommendations, a patient's prognosis is often better than average. Even so, some visitors have requested some type of statistical information on mortality of heart failure.
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How long do bees live?

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Bees live for 6 weeks when gathering nectar during the summer. Their wings gradually wear away from constant activity. Those that are alive in the later fall live till spring and care for the larva hatched from eggs laid in late winter. These worker bees die before the honey flow starts again in the spring. The queen bee can live for 3-4 years.
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How long do butterflies live?

Frequently asked questions about butterflies
A butterfly is a butterfly whether is is an egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, or adult. In the same way an 8 year old person is human, a caterpillar is a butterfly.An adult butterfly, if not killed by a windshield, predator, or disease, will live from a few weeks to about nine months, depending upon the species and time of year.Some butterflies overwinter as adults, such as Monarchs migrating to Mexico and California and Mouring Cloaks which overwinter as adults.
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