What do Aqua Dragons eat?
In the wild Aqua Dragons (Artemia Salina) still live in salty lakes, they only eat microscopic algae particles, by foraging and filtering along tiny hair like structures on their legs which they move in a rhythmic mantoray motion as they swim.
Can I buy Aqua dragon food pouches?
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! The Aqua Dragons eat very little and overfeeding is dangerous for them so feed sparingly please.
What kind of water do you use for baby Aqua Dragons?
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. Once they hatch, your lovely little Aqua Dragons will get used to the salt and pH balance of the water in their tank.
How to clean Aqua Dragons eggs?
Measure out the correct quantity of water: 350-380mls of water per sachet of eggs. Thoroughly oxygenate the water by pouring it from one container to another and back again several times. Add the water to the tank. Empty the entire contents of the Aqua Dragons eggs sachet into the tank and stir gently to help dissolve the salts.
Do you need to feed Aqua Dragons?
Feed your Aqua Dragons, but not too much. If there is food visible in the water, you probably don't need to feed them. As a general guide, feeding every 2-3 days would be expected for many Aqua Dragons, and every 4-5 days for fewer. See our FAQ for more details.
What happens 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.
How often should I feed my Aqua Dragons?
The amount you feed should correspond to the number of Aqua Dragons you hatch. If you have only a few Aqua Dragons, feed every 4-5 days. If you have a large hatch of 20+ Aqua Dragons feed every other day.
How do Aqua Dragons eat?
In the wild Aqua Dragons (Artemia Salina) still live in salty lakes, they only eat microscopic algae particles, by foraging and filtering along tiny hair like structures on their legs which they move in a rhythmic mantoray motion as they swim.
Can Aqua Dragons live in tap 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.
Do you need to change Aqua Dragons water?
It's not necessary to change the water. The water has a special ph and salinity level that is established by the contents of the eggs sachet. You would need to start again with a new sachet of Aqua Dragons eggs to establish the correct salinity level.
When should you first feed your Aqua Dragons?
How often should I feed my Aqua Dragons? Don't add any food to the tank until the day after you see the first Aqua Dragons hatching. That's usually around 48-72 hours after setting up your tank.
Can Aqua Dragons have babies?
Sometimes they give birth to live Aqua Dragon babies continuing the life cycle with many generations alive and reproducing. Other times they lay eggs that will only hatch after they have been dried out and then come back into contact with water.
Can you use spring water for Aqua Dragons?
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Are Aqua Dragons cruel?
No, it's not cruel. They are just a brine shrimp in the same family as sea fleas.
How do you look after Aqua Dragons?
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Are sea monkeys and Aqua Dragons the same?
Aqua Dragons are not Sea Monkeys but sometimes people get mixed up and use Sea Monkeys as a generic name for brine shrimp, or artemia, aka Aqua Dragons, a bit like people say they are hoovering for vacuuming when Hoover is a brand and they are probably using an electrolux anyway!
How to feed a dragon?
There are 5 key points to remember: 1 Feeding - feed your Aqua Dragons the dried algae from the food sachet every few days, but be careful not to overfeed them - check to see if there is food remaining in the tank before feeding. 2 Oxygenate the water daily - This is especially important during the first days and weeks. 3 Salinity - to keep the salinity level correct, keep the water topped up to the original level as it evaporates. 4 Temperature - make sure the water temperature stays between 17ºC to 30ºC 5 Sunlight - natural light is beneficial and sunlight is good as long as it does not cause the water to become too hot.
How long do Aqua Dragons live?
Under optimal conditions - if you care for your Aqua Dragons very well - they can live for a few months. This is their normal life cycle and it is completely normal for them to die within a few months, so when this happens, don’t worry that you have done something wrong.
How long does it take for a white dragon to swim?
If you follow the instructions carefully, you should see some tiny white Aqua Dragons swimming within 48-72 hours of adding the sachet to your tank. With a magnifying glass, you may be able to see some signs of life as early as 24 hours after setting up your tank.
Do Aqua Dragons eat algae?
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! Aqua Dragons only eat algae.
Do aqua dragons need to be fed?
It’s important not to overfeed your Aqua Dragons. How often to feed them depends on the number of Aqua Dragons there are and how much food there is remaining in the tank. If there is food still floating in the water (the water is cloudy) then they don’t need to be fed. If the water looks quite clear and the aqua dragons are looking for food in ...
Do you need to move Aqua Dragons to bigger tank?
There is no need, because the Aqua Dragons have enough space in the tank that comes in the pack. If you want to move them to a larger tank or container, then remember that you need to maintain the correct salinity level in the water - 350-380ml of bottled water per sachet of Aqua Dragons eggs.
What is an aqua dragon?
What are Aqua Dragons? 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. Aqua Dragons have been living in the sea ...
Where do aqua dragons live?
Aqua Dragons have been living in the sea and in salty lakes on the earth for millions of years including while dinosaurs roamed the Earth! Their very efficient way of living and reproducing has enabled them to arrive to today’s day almost exactly as they were millions of years ago.
How long do aqua dragon eggs last?
Tests have found that eggs kept in air sealed containers for up to 20 years still hatched when they were returned to water. So the Aqua Dragons are real little time travellers which you can hatch and grow at home, waking them up from their hibernation.
Do aqua dragons eat algae?
In the wild Aqua Dragons (Artemia Salina) still live in salty lakes, they only eat microscopic algae particles, by foraging and filtering along tiny hair like structures on their legs which they move in a rhythmic mantoray motion as they swim.
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.
Keep water between 17ºC and 30ºC
Your Aqua Dragons love to be nice and cosy! The golden temperature zone is between 17ºC and 30ºC. And while they enjoy basking in sunlight (who doesn’t, right?), be careful the water in the tank doesn’t overheat.
Feed them the right amount
The day after you first see your hatchlings, which is normally the second day after setting up your tank, feed them with one level spoonful of the special formulated food, using the feeding spoon provided.
Oxygenate them!
Oxygenating the water – basically, adding air to it – is really important. Some Aqua Dragons models provide a pipette to easily oxygenate the water. A few squeezes twice a day should be enough.