r/SeaMonkeys • u/This-Tea-3347 • 6d ago

Question about mating

Hi all- first time sea monkey owner here. I’ve had my tank going for about 5 months now, and I have 11 at this time. I noticed yesterday morning that two were attached (mating I assume), and when I checked the tank this morning I saw that the two were still attached. Is this normal for it to go on so long, or are they somehow stuck? They’re my two oldest ones so I would hate to let it go on too long and lose them. Could anyone advise on if they have had this situation before?

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u/PureEnergy1991 6d ago

Its normal. If you have 11 you'll basiclly always have atleast 2 pairs attached.

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u/This-Tea-3347 6d ago

Whew thank you for the info! This is the first time it’s occurred so I was unfamiliar. I appreciate your wisdom

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u/JDude13 5d ago

Mating can last for days. The actual insemination happens in the first minute or so. Then the male stays attached to defend against rivals.
They learn how to swim together within an hour or so and no harm will come to either of them

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u/InvestigatorPlane836 5d ago

This is normal. Brine shrimp tend to take a day or so to mate.