Cupid's Arrow Sea-Monkeys refers to a specialized food supplement designed for Sea-Monkeys, which was marketed with the intention of encouraging mating among the brine shrimp, though it was noted to lead to them becoming excessively active and excited.
Understanding Cupid's Arrow for Sea-Monkeys
Cupid's Arrow was a product associated with the popular Sea-Monkeys kits, which are essentially live brine shrimp that hatch in saltwater. It wasn't a distinct type of Sea-Monkey, but rather an additive that users would introduce to their Sea-Monkey habitat.
The Intended Purpose: Encouraging Mating
The primary concept behind Cupid's Arrow was to act as an aphrodisiac for Sea-Monkeys. Owners would feed this substance to their aquatic pets, expecting it to stimulate reproductive behavior and encourage the individual Sea-Monkeys (often playfully referred to as "The Singletons") to pair up and begin mating. This was intended to help hobbyists sustain and expand their Sea-Monkey colonies.
The Unexpected Outcome: Over-Excitement
While the goal was to facilitate mating, observations indicated that Cupid's Arrow often had a more pronounced effect than simply encouraging pairing. Instead of a calm onset of reproductive activity, the Sea-Monkeys would reportedly become "way too excited." This suggests the supplement might have overstimulated the tiny crustaceans, resulting in heightened activity levels rather than just the desired breeding behavior.
