What are "Sea Monkeys" really?

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salvia_lover Modi'in, Israel Aug 02, 2005

I remember them from when I was a kid. And my brother in law brought a box back from the States for the kids. I have to say, as an adult, it kind of grosses me out not knowing what they really are. Anyone out there know?

-Julie

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Mobi Denver, CO(Zone 6a) Aug 02, 2005

They are tiny brine shrimp.

http://www.sea-monkeys.com/html/aboutsm/whatarethey.html

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sylvi74 Oak Grove, MN(Zone 4a) Aug 02, 2005

They make excellent food for aquarium fish.

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salvia_lover Modi'in, Israel Aug 02, 2005

Thanks Mobi! I thought about going to their web site but I really figured they'd keep it a "dark secret" rather than say right out what they are. LOL

-Julie

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Mobi Denver, CO(Zone 6a) Aug 02, 2005

Many years ago I asked the same question and kind of got interested in how it worked. When I was a kid I thought that the just looked like dirt in water. I still think they are kind of icky.

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salvia_lover Modi'in, Israel Aug 02, 2005

I think they're kind of icky too....well, as house pets anyway LOL. And I certainly hope they don't succeed for 2 years like the web site states! Ack! If my daughter wants a pet in her room, I'll get her a bowl of goldfish! LOL

-Julie

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heycharlie San Jacinto County, TX(Zone 8a) Aug 04, 2005

Lol
The only thing that grows in tha great salt lake in Utah.
Helps keep tha lake clean of micro-organisms I hear!

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salvia_lover Modi'in, Israel Aug 05, 2005

Hey not even "sea monkeys" grow in the Dead Sea. Guess it's aptly named then ;-). The only body of water in the world where you never have to think of fish or leeches or snakes or anything else biting your toes in the water as you swim :-)

-Julie

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