What does Aqua dragon look like?

Aqua Dragons are live aquatic beings, from the crustacean family; they look a little like a sea horse with a curly tail, and their eggs have an amazing capacity called cryptobiosis which means they can be dried and stay alive only to hatch many years later.

How big will Aqua Dragons get?

How big do Aqua Dragons grow? Up to 20mm but this may take up to two months.

Are Aqua Dragons real pets?

Aqua Dragons are not actually toys, they are sold in toy shops as a science project for children and adults. Aqua Dragons grow into real creatures so should be taken care of as pets.

Are Aqua Dragons cruel?

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

Can Aqua Dragons get pregnant?

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.

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Do Aqua Dragons eat their babies?

The male is below and grasps the female with some antenna-like protrusions that sprout from his head. They may stay like that for a few days. The eggs are too small to see, but you may notice the new baby Aqua Dragons appear. Don't worry, the adult Aqua Dragons won't eat them!

Do Aqua Dragons fight?

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 and Sea-Monkeys the same?

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 I use tap water for Aqua Dragons?

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 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.

Do Aqua Dragons need light at night?

Aqua Dragons love and respond to sunlight but the light must be natural. The Aqua Dragons should not be placed where they get it directly because the tank would overheat.

How often do you oxygenate Aqua Dragons?

Oxygenate the water at least every day with the bubble pump or pipette. You may be able to see your Aqua Dragons using a magnifying glass in as little as 24 hours, and you should be able to see some with the naked eye within 3-4 days.

How long do sea dragons live?

Seadragons are hard to observe in the wild and therefore there are no direct measurements of their life span yet. In captivity, seadragons are known to have lived for up to nine years. This is considerably longer than their relatives, the seahorses, which usually live up to five years.

How big can Sea Monkeys get?

What is a Sea-Monkey? Well, the Sea Monkey® ,( Artemia nyos) is a relative of the brine shrimp (Artemia Salina ) . This creature will end up growing 1/2 to 3/4 inch in length . Occasionally, we have even had customers tell us they have seen them grow to on inch , although this is rare.

How are Aqua Dragons made?

They are resistant and withstand very low temperatures without water and with little oxygen. Meanwhile the embryo is dormant waiting to enter into contact with water to hatch. Of course, when introduced into water of a favourable environment, the eggs hatch and the Aqua Dragons are born measuring approximately 0.5mm.

Do you have to use bottled water for Aqua Dragons?

What are Aqua Dragons? Well you receive Eggs which look like fine white powder, pour the eggs into your tank, add bottled water and wait for a few days. The Aqua Dragons are tiny when they first hatch, but we can see loads of them now. Once they've hatched you feed them using the spoon provided every 4 days.

What are aqua dragon babies?

Aqua Dragons are real, live aquatic creatures that will hatch from eggs and grow into tiny dragon-like critters! Place the eggs into their Habitat Tank, and after 48 hours your tiny dragons will hatch and start swimming about!

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 water dragons need heated water?

Water dragons should have a basking temperature in the upper 80s and a cooler side of their tank in the upper 70s. The water should remain in the 80s.

How long do water dragons sleep?

Sleeping habits

Since the Australian Water Dragons are diurnal reptiles, they are most active during the day when they hunt and do different activities. They sleep and rest at night. They are most likely to stay awake for about 12 hours and sleep the rest of the day.

What temperature does a water dragon need?

Daytime temperatures should range from 84 to 88°F, with a basking area of 95-100°F. Nighttime temperatures should range from 75 to 80°F. It's a good idea to have at least two digital thermometers in the cage, one in the cool side and one in the warm side of the enclosure.

Can you change the water in Aqua Dragons?

What should we do if tank water is dirty? Stop feeding for a few days until the Aqua Dragons have had time to process all the food in the tank. Wait for the water to come clear again, you don't need to replace the water, it stays fresh because it is salty!

How do I know if my Aqua Dragon is pregnant?

Do Aqua Dragons lay eggs? The females are longer and are often seen with a bulb on their backs which are actually a egg sacks, they're pregnant and carrying their babies with them!