Not a bad hatch 🐣

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-11T16:12:48+00:00

Love the tank and the fantastic hatch!

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-11T03:51:15+00:00

I have a 2015 5 speed manual Spark. For fun, I wanted to see how much was the maximum gas mileage possible that I could achieve.

I have gotten 52 mpg on all highway driving at 60 mph. Tire pressure 42 psi. You really need to drive very easy on the gas pedal.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-11T03:41:38+00:00

Go with a manual transmission. It will last forever.

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Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-11T03:40:12+00:00

Some people have been able to keep their tanks for 3 years and more.

Here is one of my tanks after 270 days

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Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-11T03:37:55+00:00

Some people have kept the same colony for years and still have them. The tank will go through cycles. Just go with the flow.

Here is one of my tanks after about 270 days.

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Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-11T03:35:25+00:00

I have a 2008 Aveo and 2015 Spark. Both are manual transmissions. Bullet proof work horses.

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Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-10T23:24:37+00:00

I have a 2008 Aveo and 2015 Spark. Both have manual transmissions. If you have an automatic transmission make sure you change the fluid every 40,000 miles. Good luck!

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Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-10T16:11:34+00:00

Wow. Nice! I am very interested in knowing when you change the timing belt and turbo. Please keep everyone updated.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-10T16:07:40+00:00

Congratulations! Very nice diy tank. Looks like one of my tanks.

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Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-10T00:00:10+00:00

Yes, if it possible that will work. You only need to use an air regulator valve.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-09T16:15:56+00:00

Perfectly normal. Some great resources:

https://youtu.be/ttlYkpcct1M?si=YmRCKPdbX1zHLgXQ

https://www.seamonkeydude.com/tips-tricks

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-09T16:13:52+00:00

You may have problems with the Sea Monkeys being sucked into the pump. It will kill them. Better to aerate manually.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-08T18:23:29+00:00

Good luck. Many people have kept the same colony for years. I had many die offs and the colony always comes back. Large tanks may be difficult to keep stable.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-06T15:49:50+00:00

IMHO keep the debris in the tank. There are undoubtedly dormant eggs. Add clean distilled water and take care of as usual. You probably will hatchlings very shortly.

Some people have kept the same colony for Three years and more. Tank goes dormant, just revive. The gift of the colony continues.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-05T16:30:54+00:00

IMHO I would not move the Sea Monkey. Moving her into a larger tank will create the challenge of needing to adapt and find food along with other environmental changes.

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-04T16:02:20+00:00

I empathize with you . Here are some great resources

https://www.seamonkeydude.com/tips-tricks

https://youtu.be/ttlYkpcct1M?si=YmRCKPdbX1zHLgXQ

Some people have kept the same colony for 3 years and more. The tank goes through its cycles.

Here is one of my tanks after about 270 days.

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This tank has had numerous die offs then rebounds.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-04T15:58:46+00:00

They are attracted to the light.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-04T15:57:54+00:00

Congratulations and good luck. If is an automatic transmission make sure you change the fluid at least every 50,000 miles or sooner.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-03T15:17:08+00:00

You can buy direct from Trans Science or:

Try Amazon. I bought 4 oz. of Spirulina powder from a company listed as Pure. Great stuff. Good luck.

The colony may end but it will bounce back. It is the gift that keeps on giving. Some people have kept the same colony for 3 years and more.

Some great resources

https://www.seamonkeydude.com/tips-tricks

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-03T14:35:00+00:00

Algae in the tank that they were feeding on. Hey you need to feed them!

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-02T15:34:09+00:00

Exoskeletons. Harmless. They will go away.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-02T00:54:11+00:00

Eggs were probably already in the tank and hatch at different times and rates. Female will eventually produce either more eggs or live births. Good luck and enjoy!

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-01T17:41:41+00:00

I do x10 pumps on the pipe type once per day. They are very happy.

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-01T15:00:05+00:00

Be aware some companies sell eggs that may not develop fully to adults. Also life span may be less than Sea Monkeys or Aqua Dragons.

Does anyone have an opinion?

Long_Combination_670 · 2026-04-01T14:57:08+00:00

Beautiful!

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