What do I do with dead Aqua Dragons?

An Aqua Dragon has died in the tank, what do I do? It will float down to the bottom and slowly biodegrade and form part of the habitat, so it's not necessary to remove it.

Can Aqua Dragons come back to life?

Few people know that the Aqua Dragons have a second life. Actually the biology of this animal permits the mother Aqua Dragon to reproduce in different ways. Sometimes they give birth to live Aqua Dragon babies continuing the life cycle with many generations alive and reproducing.

What do you do when you run out of Aqua Dragon food?

If you have run out of Aqua Dragon food and need more but don't want to buy a full refill kit, here you can buy the food pouches one at a time. The food is for up to a year. Yes!

How long do Aqua Dragons last?

Each Aqua Dragon can reached adult hood at one month and can live for up to 90 days, however if you care for them well you may see that they reproduce so you could have life in the tank for much longer.

How do you keep Aqua Dragons alive?

Place your Aqua Dragons in a place where the water will remain between 17 and 30 degrees celsius at all times, and where they will receive plenty of natural light - direct sunlight is fine as long as the water doesn't get too warm.

My Aqua Dragons are dead or dying

Do I need to remove dead Aqua Dragons?

An Aqua Dragon has died in the tank, what do I do? It will float down to the bottom and slowly biodegrade and form part of the habitat, so it's not necessary to remove it.

Do Aqua Dragons hibernate?

Aqua Dragons are live aquatic creatures with a scientific name, Artemia Salina from the crustacea family, their eggs have an amazing natural capacity called diapause which allows them to stay alive but hibernating in a dried state only to hatch many years later.

Can you clean out Aqua Dragons?

Only use water and a clean cloth or brush to clean the tank, don't use any chemicals or detergent, because that could harm your Aqua Dragons.

Are Aqua Dragons cruel?

No, it's not cruel. They are just a brine shrimp in the same family as sea fleas.

Do Aqua Dragons need bottled water?

Use bottled water

First of all, bottled water is best. Don't use tap water, mineral water or soda water, as your Aqua Dragons won't be able to survive.

What is the difference between Aqua Dragons and sea monkeys?

Like Sea-Monkeys, Aqua Dragons are brine shrimp — a species of aquatic crustacean. The difference between Sea-Monkeys and Aqua Dragons lies only in the brand name, similar to the difference between Coke and Pepsi, Aqua Dragons explained on the company website.

Can you use filtered water for Aqua Dragons?

The Aqua Dragons should not be placed where they get it directly because the tank would overheat. Should I change the water frequently? Filtered water should be added when the water level in the tank evaporates and starts to run below the level marker.

How big will Aqua Dragons get?

Aqua Dragons can grow to up to 2cm long, and they can even reproduce!

Are Sea-Monkeys real?

Despite their name, they're not monkeys. And they don't live in the sea. Sea-Monkeys are a hybrid breed of brine shrimp called Artemia NYOS produced in 1957 by Harold von Braunhut, according to the journal American Entomologist (opens in new tab).

Why are my sea-monkeys attached?

If Sea-Monkeys are stuck together and one of them doesn't have whiskers, you're seeing Sea-Monkeys mating. They can remain stuck together for many days. This is natural for them and won't harm them. Even if their mating motions seem rough, don't attempt to separate them.

Do Sea-Monkeys have feelings?

If you refer to the sea monkeys feeling some conscious connection to you, I dare say its impossible. For starters, sea monkey brains are very basic. It affords them simple reflexive behaviours (e.g. to light, food, mating) but not much else.

How long do Sea-Monkeys last for?

The average lifespan of a Sea-Monkey is two years. There have been cases of Sea-Monkeys living up to 5 years with the proper care from owners. However, they multiply rapidly, so as long as you care for them correctly and remove the dead ones from the tank, you should have an endless supply of them.

How do Dragons mate?

When a male dragon finally catches the female at the climax of their flight, they will literally hang for a second in mid-air with the male wrapping his tail and wings tightly around the female's, and grasp her with all four claws. The female will follow suit as they begin a free-fall which is the mating session.

What are the black dots in my Sea Monkey tank?

Sea-Monkey Illness

A sick Sea-Monkey may stop swimming, change colors or develop strange body markings. Sea-Monkeys whose tanks develop black spots need to be treated with medicine called "Sea Medic," or they will die.

Do Aqua Dragons fight each other?

Aqua Dragons are peaceful creatures...they never fight or bite! All they ask of us is to maintain their water at the right temperature, keep the water oxygenated, give them a bit of light, keep dirt out of the tank, including dirty fingers, and that we feed them.

Are Aqua Dragons triops?

Triops (Triops longicaudatus) are a freshwater meat eating crustacean, which means they can propagate in rivers, lakes, reservoirs etc and damage or disrupt the ecosystem by eating other live animals. No products of any World Alive or Aqua Dragons items has the eggs of these creatures.